Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,355,225); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 6 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 Wide?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.