Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Vivo Y500

Compare Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Vivo Y500 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

× Redmi Note 15 Pro

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 15 Pro

₹21,999

× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

₹179,999

× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

₹199,999

× Vivo Y500

Vivo

Vivo Y500

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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners

Quick Specs

  × Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
×
Redmi Note 15 Pro
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
× Vivo Y500
Vivo Y500
Price & Best Deals
₹24,999
₹21,999
₹179,999
₹199,999
Display 6.77″ / 120Hz 6.83″ / 3840Hz 7.6″ / 120Hz 8″ / 120Hz
Max RAM 12GB / 256GB 12GB / 256GB 16GB / 1024GB 16GB / 1024GB
Main Camera 50.0 MP 200.0 MP 50.0 MP 200.0 MP
Selfie Camera 16.0 MP 20.0 MP 10.0 MP 10.0 MP
Pixel Density 387 ppi 447 ppi 403 ppi 422 ppi
Battery 5000 mAh 6580 mAh 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Fast Charging 50W 45W 45W 45W
Charging Time (20-100%) 54 min 42 min 44 min 45 min
Fabrication 4 nm 4 nm 3 nm 3 nm
AnTuTu Score 780,000 980,000
Battery Life (PCMark) 12.5 hrs 15.2 hrs
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 3200 nits 3000 nits 3000 nits
Spec Score 74.5/100 85.2/100 87.0/100 93.4/100 62.7/100
5G Yes Yes Yes Yes No
NFC Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes Yes Yes No
IR Blaster No Yes No No No
Fingerprint Under Display Under Display Side Side
SIM Dual Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual Esim
USB Type-C 2.0 Type-C 2.0 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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro

85.2
Spec Score / 100
4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design 3.8/5
Display 4.7/5
Camera 4.3/5
Performance 3.9/5
Battery 4.6/5
Software 4.1/5

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

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

Vivo Y500

62.7
Spec Score / 100
3.1/5
Overall Rating
Design 3.7/5
Display 3.5/5
Camera 2.1/5
Performance 3.4/5
Battery 3.2/5
Software 3.6/5
5 phones compared
Specification × Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
₹24,999
×
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro
₹21,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
₹179,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
₹199,999
× Vivo Y500
Vivo Y500
Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE
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 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA 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, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International -
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE
SIM 1 bands - GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G - - -
SIM 2 bands - GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G (dual 5G standby) - - -
VoLTE - - Yes - -
VoWiFi (Wi-Fi Calling) - - Yae - -
Launch
Announced 2025, March 04 2025, December 18 2026, July 22 2026, July 22 2026, July 07
Status Available. Released 2025, March 11 Available. Released 2026, January 06 Available. Released 2026, July 22 Released 2026, July 22 Released 2026, July 07
Body
Design score
Dimensions 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) 163.6 x 78.1 x 8 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight 201 g (7.09 oz) 210 g (7.41 oz) 201 gm (7.09 oz) 215 grams 210 g (7.41 oz)
Build Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), 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 Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) 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/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant*
Other Details - Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 24 hours) Drop resistant up to 2.5m Advanced Armor aluminum frame Advanced Armor aluminum frame * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
Display
Display score
Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) AMOLED, 68B colors, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (HBM), Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM),
Size 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 7.6 inches, 177.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) 8.0 inches, 204.4 cm2 6.83 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) 1280 x 2772 pixels, 1828 x 2448 pixels 2256 x 2504 260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Aspect Ratio - 19.5:9 ratio 4:3 ratio 11:10 -
Pixel Density (PPI) - ~447 ppi density ~403 ppi density ~422 ppi density ~450 ppi density
Refresh Rate - 120Hz, 120 Hz 120 Hz -
Touch Sampling Rate - - 480 Hz - -
Peak Brightness - 3200 nits 3000 nits 3000 nits 5000 nits
HDR Support - Yes - Yes -
Screen-to-Body Ratio - ~89.7% 87.9 % ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio -
Protection Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 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 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, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 Android 16, OriginOS 6
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7300
CPU Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core (4x2.6 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 (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Mali-G615 MC2 Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Mali-G57 MP2
Architecture - - 64-bit 64 bit -
Fabrication - 4 nm 3 nm 3 nm 6 nm
Memory
Card slot No No No No No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
RAM Type - LPDDR4X LPDDR5X Ultra LPDDR5X Ultra -
Storage Type UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 UFS 4.x UFS 4.x UFS 2.2
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 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 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, 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 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens
Ultrawide - f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ - - -
Zoom - - upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom - -
Flash - LED flash Yes, LED Flash Yes, LED Flash -
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR HDR, panorama LED flash, HDR, panorama HDR, panorama LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
Camera score
Single 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm 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 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 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Autofocus - - - No -
Flash - Screen Light Yes, Screen flash Yes, Screen flash -
Features - HDR, panorama HDR HDR -
Video 1080p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers 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 - -
Dolby Atmos - Yes Dolby Atmos - - -
Other Details - - 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/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, tri-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi Hotspot - - Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot -
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS
NFC Yes Yes (market/region dependent) Yes Yes No
Infrared port - Yes No No No
Radio No No No No -
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB OTG - - Yes Yes -
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint Sensor - Fingerprint (under display, optical) side-mounted side-mounted -
Face Unlock - Yes Yes Yes -
Battery
Battery score
Type 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion
Capacity - 6580 mAh 4800 mAh 5000 mAh 8100 mAh
Removable - No No No No
Charging 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min 45W wired 45W wired, QC2.0 45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 44W wired
Charging Time (20-100%) - 59m 44 min 45 min -
Wireless Charging - - 20W wireless 20W (Qi2.2) -
Reverse Charging - 22.5W reverse wired 4.5W reverse wireless 4.5W reverse wireless -
Charger in Box - - No No -
Other Details - - - - Reverse wired Bypass charging
Misc
Colors Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple, Titanium Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow Midnight Blue, Pearl White
Models A059 - SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 SM-F976B, SM-F976B/DS, SM-F976U, SM-F976U1 -
In the Box - - USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a SIM ejection pin, and quick start/warranty booklets . 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 warranty 1-year manufacturer’s warranty -
SAR - - 1.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)     1.10 W/kg - head     1.25 W/kg - body  -
SAR EU - 0.95 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) 0.82 W/kg (head)     1.21 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) AnTuTu: 652920 (v10) GeekBench: 2910 (v6) 3DMark: 1005 (Wild Life Extreme) - - -
Display 1273 nits max brightness (measured) 1901 nits max brightness (measured) - - -
Loudspeaker -24.1 LUFS (Very good) Yes - - -
Battery life - Active use score 15:15h - - -
Bootup Time Active use score 13:40h - - - -
EU Label
Energy Class C Class B Class A Class A -
Battery 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles 60:50h endurance, 1000 cycles 49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles 51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles -
Free fall Class C (90 falls) Class B (180 falls) Class A (210 falls) up to 210 free falls -
Repairability Class C Class C Class C Class C -

Frequently Asked Questions

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 93.4/100. 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.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the most affordable here, starting at ₹21,999. That is ₹178,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the largest battery at 6580 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.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 980,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the brightest display at 3200 nits peak, with a 3840Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.

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