Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $459 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 61/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 309g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 201g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $2899
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
- Better value for money (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 8 points higher (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $2899 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2440. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $2440 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (54/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.