Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme Narzo 80x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Vivo X Fold6
Compare Nothing Phone (3a), Realme Narzo 80x 5G, Samsung Galaxy A55, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Vivo X Fold6 side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners
Quick Specs
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 Nothing Phone (3a) |
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 Realme Narzo 80x 5G |
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
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Vivo X Fold6 |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹24,999
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₹9,999
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₹179,999
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| Display | 6.77″ / 120Hz | 6.72″ / 120Hz | 6.6″ / 120Hz | 7.6″ / 120Hz | — |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 256GB | 8GB / 128GB | — | 16GB / 1024GB | — |
| Main Camera | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | — |
| Selfie Camera | 16.0 MP | 8.0 MP | 32.0 MP | 10.0 MP | — |
| Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 264 ppi | — | 403 ppi | — |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 50W | 45W | 25W | 45W | — |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 54 min | 75 min | — | 44 min | — |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 6 nm | — | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu Score | 780,000 | 480,000 | 655,890 | — | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 12.5 hrs | 16.2 hrs | — | — | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 600 nits | — | 3000 nits | — |
| Spec Score | 74.5/100 | 58.0/100 | 73.6/100 | 87.0/100 | 81.1/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| 3.5mm Jack | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Side | Under Display | Side | — |
| SIM | Dual | Dual | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | — |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Type-C 3.2 | — |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Nothing Phone (3a) 74.5
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
4.0/5
Camera
3.6/5
Performance
3.5/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.0/5
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Realme Narzo 80x 5G 58
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.3/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.2/5
Display
3.3/5
Camera
3.0/5
Performance
3.0/5
Battery
4.4/5
Software
3.4/5
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Samsung Galaxy A55 73.6
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.7/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.1/5
Display
3.8/5
Camera
4.0/5
Performance
3.2/5
Battery
3.5/5
Software
4.0/5
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 87
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.4/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.9/5
Display
4.7/5
Camera
4.2/5
Performance
4.7/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.7/5
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Vivo X Fold6 81.1
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.1/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
3.7/5
Camera
4.7/5
Performance
4.4/5
Battery
3.4/5
Software
3.6/5
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| Specification |
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Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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Realme Narzo 80x 5G ₹9,999
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 ₹179,999
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Vivo X Fold6 |
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| Network | |||||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 28, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| SIM 1 bands | - | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | - |
| SIM 2 bands | - | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | - | - |
| VoLTE | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| VoWiFi (Wi-Fi Calling) | - | - | - | Yae | - |
| Launch | |||||
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2025, April 09 | 2024, March 11 | 2026, July 22 | 2026, June 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 11 | Available. Released 2025, April 11 | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2026, July 22 | Released 2026, July 01 |
| Body | |||||
| Design score | |||||
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) | 165.7 x 76.2 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm | Unfolded: 157.2 x 145.7 x 4.4 mm or 4.8 mm Folded: 157.2 x 74.3 x 9.4 mm or 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 213 grams | 201 gm (7.09 oz) | 228 g or 235 g (8.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (closed), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Other Details | - | * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | aluminum frame | Advanced Armor aluminum frame | - |
| Display | |||||
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| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 950 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.6 inches, 177.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 8.02 inches, 206.8 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1828 x 2448 pixels | 2312 x 2504 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | - | - | - | 4:3 ratio | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | - | - | - | ~403 ppi density | ~425 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | - | - | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | - |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | - | - | 480 Hz | - |
| Peak Brightness | - | - | - | 3000 nits | 5000 nits |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | - | - | - | 87.9 % | - |
| Protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support | ArmorShell glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Mohs level 1 Flex Titanium technology Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 428 PPI | - |
| Other Details | - | - | - | - | Cover display: LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision 6.51 inches, 1120 x 2528 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Platform | |||||
| Performance score | |||||
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 Fold |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 9500 Super |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) |
| GPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| Architecture | - | - | 64 bit | 64-bit | - |
| Fabrication | - | - | 4 nm | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Memory | |||||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| RAM Type | - | - | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Ultra | - |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | - | - | UFS 4.x | UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | |||||
| Camera score | |||||
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 200 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.1, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Zoom | - | - | - | upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom | - |
| Flash | - | - | - | Yes, LED Flash | - |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
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| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | Yes | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm | 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm |
| Flash | - | - | - | Yes, Screen flash | - |
| Features | - | Panorama | - | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | |||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | No | No | No |
| Audio Formats | - | - | - | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, and OTA | - |
| Other Details | - | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | - | High-bitrate audio support | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| Comms | |||||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | - | - | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | No | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | - | - | No | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | Unspecified | No | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG, Display Port |
| USB OTG | - | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Features | |||||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, compass,Virtual proximity sensing | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint Sensor | - | - | under display, optical | side-mounted | - |
| Face Unlock | - | - | - | Yes | - |
| Battery | |||||
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| Type | 5000 mAh | - | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | - | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Removable | - | - | No | No | - |
| Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min | 45W wired 5W reverse wired | 25W wired | 45W wired, QC2.0 | 80W wired 40W wireless Reverse wired 5W reverse wireless |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | - | - | 1h 17m | 44 min | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | - | No | 20W wireless | - |
| Reverse Charging | - | - | - | 4.5W reverse wireless | - |
| Charger in Box | - | - | - | No | - |
| Misc | |||||
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green | Blue Bolt, Titanium Grey | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio | Gray, White, Azure |
| Models | A059 | - | SM-A556B | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 | V2545A |
| In the Box | - | - | - | USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a SIM ejection pin, and quick start/warranty booklets | - |
| Warranty | - | - | - | 1-year manufacturer warranty | - |
| SAR | - | - | - | 1.23 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | - | - | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body) | 0.82 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | |||||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) | - | AnTuTu: 655890 | - | - |
| Display | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) | - | 1010 nits max brightness | - | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | - | -25.7 LUFS | - | - |
| Bootup Time | Active use score 13:40h | - | - | - | - |
| EU Label | |||||
| Energy | Class C | - | - | Class A | - |
| Battery | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles | - | - | 49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles | - |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | - | - | Class A (210 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class C | - | - | Class C | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 87/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
Realme Narzo 80x 5G is the most affordable here, starting at ₹9,999. That is ₹170,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Realme Narzo 80x 5G has the largest battery at 6000 mAh. It charges at up to 45W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Nothing Phone (3a) is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 780,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.