Nothing Phone (4a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 62/100 (a 7-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 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 309g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $2899
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 7 points higher (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $2899 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2550. Nothing Phone (4a) was $2550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.