Nothing Phone (4b) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $355 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 55/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 975,254); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $2199
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 23 points higher (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1844. Nothing Phone (4b) was $1844 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 23 points (78/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.