Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,044,507); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Lighter: 199g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1044507 3119308
Geekbench Single 1162 3041
Geekbench Multi 3315 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2392x1080 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP48
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 201 g 199 g
Launch price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +66.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.