Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
8categories won
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold 8
$1,900
6categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3) Pro. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Phone (3) Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 vs $1900.
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 (3) Pro vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 7.6" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1848 x 2448Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 404 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nitsWinner | 2400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000Winner | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10300Winner | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 10 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP48 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | Armor Aluminum frame, glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 6 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $1,900 |
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a premium $1900 book-style foldable aimed at power users and multitasking enthusiasts. Featuring a remarkably thin 4.5mm profile, dual 120Hz AMOLED displays, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, it delivers high-end performance, though its high price demands serious investment.
- Display
- 7.6"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,800mAh