Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy, 50MP vs…

Nothing

Galaxy Z Fold 9

$1,999

10categories won

5 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (3a) Pro takes the lead, while the Galaxy Z Fold 9 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy Z Fold 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3a) Pro

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

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Fold 9

Galaxy Z Fold 9 takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 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 (3a) Pro vs Galaxy Z Fold 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Screen size	6.72"	7.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2412	2160 x 1856Winner
Pixel density	—	360 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	3200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	—	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	—	10800
Maximum RAM	16 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	16 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 9
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Capacity	5,400 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	65 W
Wireless charging	25 W	25 W

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Weight	194 gWinner	215 g
Thickness	8.4 mm	4.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	—	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 9
Operating system	Android 16	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy Z Fold 9
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	$1,999