Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme Narzo 80x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Compare Nothing Phone (3a), Realme Narzo 80x 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra 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.

× Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

× Realme Narzo 80x 5G

Realme

Realme Narzo 80x 5G

₹9,999

× Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

₹129,999

× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

₹124,999

× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

₹199,999

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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners

Quick Specs

  × Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
× Realme Narzo 80x 5G
Realme Narzo 80x 5G
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Price & Best Deals
₹24,999
₹9,999
₹129,999
₹124,999
₹199,999
Display 6.77″ / 120Hz 6.72″ / 120Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz 8″ / 120Hz
Max RAM 12GB / 256GB 8GB / 128GB 16GB / 1024GB 12GB / 512GB 16GB / 1024GB
Main Camera 50.0 MP 50.0 MP 200.0 MP 50.0 MP 200.0 MP
Selfie Camera 16.0 MP 8.0 MP 12.0 MP 10.0 MP 10.0 MP
Pixel Density 387 ppi 264 ppi 511 ppi 400 ppi 422 ppi
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh 5000 mAh 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Fast Charging 50W 45W 60W 25W 45W
Charging Time (20-100%) 54 min 75 min 58 min 45 min
Fabrication 4 nm 6 nm 3 nm 3 nm 3 nm
AnTuTu Score 780,000 480,000 2,450,000
Battery Life (PCMark) 12.5 hrs 16.2 hrs 16.2 hrs
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 600 nits 2600 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits
Spec Score 74.5/100 58.0/100 96.4/100 82.3/100 93.4/100
5G Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NFC Yes No Yes Yes Yes
3.5mm Jack No Yes No No No
Stereo Speakers Yes No Yes Yes Yes
IR Blaster No No Yes No No
Fingerprint Under Display Side Under Display Side Side
SIM Dual Dual Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual Esim
USB Type-C 2.0 Type-C 2.0 C 3.2 Type-C 3.2 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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

96.4
Spec Score / 100
4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.6/5
Display 5.0/5
Camera 5.0/5
Performance 5.0/5
Battery 4.2/5
Software 5.0/5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

82.3
Spec Score / 100
4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.8/5
Display 4.4/5
Camera 4.5/5
Performance 4.7/5
Battery 3.9/5
Software 4.8/5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

93.4
Spec Score / 100
4.7/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.9/5
Display 4.9/5
Camera 4.5/5
Performance 4.7/5
Battery 4.2/5
Software 4.8/5
5 phones compared
Specification × Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
₹24,999
× Realme Narzo 80x 5G
Realme Narzo 80x 5G
₹9,999
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
₹129,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
₹124,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
₹199,999
Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA 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 85HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO0/900/1900/2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked 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, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
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, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM 1 bands - - 5G bands, 4G bands 5G bands, 4G bands -
SIM 2 bands - - 5G bands, 4G bands 5G bands, 4G bands -
VoLTE - - - Yes -
Launch
Announced 2025, March 04 2025, April 09 2026, February 25 2026, July 22 2026, July 22
Status Available. Released 2025, March 11 Available. Released 2025, April 11 Available. Released 2026, March 06 Available. Released 2026, July 22 Released 2026, July 22
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) 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) Unfolded: 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm Folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight 201 g (7.09 oz) 197 g (6.95 oz) 214 grams 180 g (6.35 oz) 215 grams
Build Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back - Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by) Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM -max 2 at a time
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* IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Other Details - * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Armor aluminum 2 frame - Advanced Armor aluminum frame
Display
Display score
Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 950 nits (peak) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
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) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2
Resolution 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio 1080 x 2520 pixels 2256 x 2504
Aspect Ratio - - - 21:9 ratio 11:10
Pixel Density (PPI) - - 500 ppi density ~400 ppi density ~422 ppi density
Refresh Rate - - - 120 Hz 120 Hz
Peak Brightness - - 2600 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits
HDR Support - - - Yes Yes
Screen-to-Body Ratio - - - ~87.1% ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio
Protection Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support ArmorShell glass Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display Mohs level 1 Cover display: Super AMOLED, 120Hz,4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Mohs level 1 Flex Titanium technology Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels
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 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
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 (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CA/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
Architecture - - 64-bit, Octa-core - 64 bit
Fabrication - - 3 nm 3 nm 3 nm
Memory
Card slot No microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) No No No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM 512GB 12GB RAM 512GB 16GB RAM 1TB 16GB RAM
RAM Type - - LPDDR5X LPDDR5X LPDDR5X Ultra
Storage Type UFS 2.2 - UFS 4.X UFS 4.x UFS 4.x
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 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, 1/3.2", 1.12µm 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF
Ultrawide - - - f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ -
Flash - - - LED Yes, LED Flash
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR LED flash, HDR, panorama Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama HDR, panorama HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 1080p@30/60fps 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+ 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Camera
Camera score
Single 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Yes 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.12µm 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
Autofocus - - - - No
Flash - - - Screen Light Yes, Screen flash
Features - Panorama HDR, HDR10+ HDR HDR
Video 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
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
Hi-Res Audio - - High-bitrate audio support - -
Other Details - 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio - High-bitrate audio support High-bitrate audio support
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/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi Hotspot - - - Yes Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Infrared port - - No No No
Radio No Unspecified No No No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 3.2
USB OTG - - Yes Yes Yes
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Fingerprint Sensor - - - side-mounted side-mounted
Face Unlock - - - Yes Yes
Other Details - - Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support - -
Battery
Battery score
Type 5000 mAh - Li-Ion Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion
Capacity - 6000 mAh 5000 mAh 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Removable - - No No No
Charging 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min 45W wired 5W reverse wired 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 25W wired, QC2.0 45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0,
Charging Time (20-100%) - - 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 44 min 45 min
Wireless Charging - - 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 15W wireless 20W (Qi2.2)
Reverse Charging - - 4.5W reverse wireless 4.5W reverse wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Charger in Box - - - No No
Misc
Colors Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green Blue Bolt, Titanium Grey Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
Models A059 - SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 SM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1
In the Box - - - - . The packaging only contains the foldable device, a USB Type-C to Type-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and a quick-start guide.
Warranty - - - - 1-year manufacturer’s warranty
Price - - Expected from 1,29,999 INR - -
SAR - - 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body 1.09 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)     1.10 W/kg - head     1.25 W/kg - body 
SAR EU - - 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body 0.74 W/kg (head)     1.16 W/kg (body)     0.82 W/kg - head     1.17 W/kg - body    
Tests
Performance AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) - - - -
Display 1273 nits max brightness (measured) - - - -
Loudspeaker -24.1 LUFS (Very good) - - - -
Bootup Time Active use score 13:40h - - - -
EU Label
Energy Class C - Class A Class A Class A
Battery 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles - 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles 44:10h endurance, 1200 cycles 51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall Class C (90 falls) - 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles Class A (210 falls) up to 210 free falls
Repairability Class C - Class C Class C Class C

Frequently Asked Questions

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96.4/100. 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 ₹190,000 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.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,450,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.

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