Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $2899
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2450. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $2450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 1 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 TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.