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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-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 (3,119,308 vs 1,044,507); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 215g

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • 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 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 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 Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). 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).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
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 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2392x1080 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +66.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 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 Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

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 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 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.