Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for…

Nothing

Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,900

7categories 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 Fold 8, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (3a) Pro takes the lead, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3a) 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.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3a) Pro

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

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 8

Galaxy Z Fold 8 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy 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 $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 (3a) Pro vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size	6.72"	7.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2412	1848 x 2448Winner
Pixel density	—	404 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	—	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	—	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	2x	—
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	10 MP
Max video	—	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity	5,400 mAhWinner	4,800 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	20 W

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight	194 gWinner	201 g
Thickness	8.4 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Build	—	Armor Aluminum frame, glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
Operating system	Android 16	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	6 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	6 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 8
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	$1,900