Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3281
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $1999 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1550. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $1550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (54/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 7 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 Fold 7?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.