Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $449 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 66/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,405,881); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 195g).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1099
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 3281
- Lighter: 180g vs 195g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (68/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1099 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (80/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (68/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.