Nothing Phone (4a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,148,725); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.6mm).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| 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 16 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.