Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,050,601); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1999
- Better camera (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 68.9% 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 Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.