Nothing Phone (1) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy, 50MP…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
3categories won
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold 9
$1,999
15categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes the overall win
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 9 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Fold 9. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Galaxy Z Fold 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB RAM.
Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (1) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $469 vs $1999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Galaxy Z Fold 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Galaxy Z Fold 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 7.9" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2160 x 1856Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppiWinner | 360 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Galaxy Z Fold 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Process node | 6 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Galaxy Z Fold 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Galaxy Z Fold 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Galaxy Z Fold 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 4.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Galaxy Z Fold 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Galaxy Z Fold 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469Winner | $1,999 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
The Galaxy Z Fold 9 represents Samsung’s ultimate foldable breakthrough: under 5mm thickness when opened, 215g light weight, integrated 200MP camera sensor, and a massive 7.9-inch crease-free canvas.
- Display
- 7.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh