Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,050,601); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3390
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 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 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1670. Nothing Phone (3a) was $1670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.