Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm), 50MP vs…

Nothing

Galaxy Z Flip 5

$999

3categories won

4 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 vs $999.

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 (3a) Pro vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Screen size	6.72"	6.7"
Resolution	1080 x 2412	1080 x 2640Winner
Pixel density	—	426 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nitsWinner	1750 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	—	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	—	10800
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	2x	—
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	—	4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Capacity	5,400 mAhWinner	3,700 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Weight	194 g	187 gWinner
Thickness	8.4 mm	6.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Build	—	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and cover screen, Ultra Thin Glass inner folding screen

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Flip 5
Operating system	Android 16	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Flip 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$429Winner	$999