Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Vivo T5 Lite 5G

Compare Nothing Phone (3a), Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Vivo T5 Lite 5G 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

× 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

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

₹179,999

× Vivo T5 Lite 5G

Vivo

Vivo T5 Lite 5G

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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners

Quick Specs

  × Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
× Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Price & Best Deals
₹24,999
₹129,999
₹124,999
₹179,999
Display 6.77″ / 120Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz 6.9″ / 120Hz 7.6″ / 120Hz 6.74″ / 120Hz
Max RAM 12GB / 256GB 16GB / 1024GB 12GB / 512GB 16GB / 1024GB
Main Camera 50.0 MP 200.0 MP 50.0 MP 50.0 MP 50.0 MP
Selfie Camera 16.0 MP 12.0 MP 10.0 MP 10.0 MP 5.0 MP
Pixel Density 387 ppi 511 ppi 400 ppi 403 ppi 260 ppi
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh 4300 mAh 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Fast Charging 50W 60W 25W 45W 44W
Charging Time (20-100%) 54 min 58 min 44 min 38 min
Fabrication 4 nm 3 nm 3 nm 3 nm 6 nm
AnTuTu Score 780,000 2,450,000 571,015
Battery Life (PCMark) 12.5 hrs 16.2 hrs
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 2600 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits 1200 nits
Spec Score 74.5/100 96.4/100 82.3/100 87.0/100 59.9/100
5G Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NFC Yes Yes Yes Yes No
3.5mm Jack No No No No Yes
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes Yes Yes No
IR Blaster No Yes No No No
Fingerprint Under Display Under Display Side Side Side
SIM Dual Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual Esim Dual
USB Type-C 2.0 C 3.2 Type-C 3.2 Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

✅ 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

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

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

Vivo T5 Lite 5G

59.9
Spec Score / 100
3.0/5
Overall Rating
Design 3.3/5
Display 2.3/5
Camera 2.1/5
Performance 2.7/5
Battery 4.6/5
Software 3.6/5
5 phones compared
Specification × Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
₹24,999
×
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
₹129,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
₹124,999
× Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
₹179,999
× Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA 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 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 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, 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 1, 3, 5, 8, 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, 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 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G HSPA, LTE, 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 Yes -
VoWiFi (Wi-Fi Calling) - - - Yae -
Launch
Announced 2025, March 04 2026, February 25 2026, July 22 2026, July 22 2026, July 16
Status Available. Released 2025, March 11 Available. Released 2026, March 06 Available. Released 2026, July 22 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) 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: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Weight 201 g (7.09 oz) 214 grams 180 g (6.35 oz) 201 gm (7.09 oz) 209 g
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 Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
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) 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 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) IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Drop resistant up to 1.2m
Other Details - Armor aluminum 2 frame - Advanced Armor aluminum frame RGB notifications light (on the back)
Display
Display score
Type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 7.6 inches, 177.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2
Resolution 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio 1080 x 2520 pixels 1828 x 2448 pixels 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Aspect Ratio - - 21:9 ratio 4:3 ratio ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel Density (PPI) - 500 ppi density ~400 ppi density ~403 ppi density ~260 ppi density
Refresh Rate - - 120 Hz 120 Hz 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - - - 480 Hz -
Peak Brightness - 2600 nits 2600 nits 3000 nits 1200 nits
HDR Support - - Yes - -
Screen-to-Body Ratio - - ~87.1% 87.9 % -
Protection Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support 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 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 428 PPI -
Platform
Performance score
OS Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades 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 Android 16, Origin OS 6
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 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 Mediatek Dimensity 6300
CPU Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) 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) Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) Mali-G57 MC2
Architecture - 64-bit, Octa-core - 64-bit 64 bit
Fabrication - 3 nm 3 nm 3 nm 6 nm
Memory
Card slot No No No No microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
RAM Type - LPDDR5X LPDDR5X LPDDR5X Ultra LPDDR4X
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 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 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 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93", PDAF Auxiliary lens
Ultrawide - - f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ - -
Zoom - - - upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom -
Flash - - LED Yes, LED Flash -
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama HDR, panorama LED flash, HDR, panorama LED flash, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS 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, gyro-EIS, OIS 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
Camera score
Single 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" 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 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Flash - - Screen Light Yes, Screen flash -
Features - HDR, HDR10+ HDR HDR Panorama
Video 1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps 4K@30/60fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS Yes
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes
3.5mm jack No No No No Yes
Audio Formats - - - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, and OTA -
Hi-Res Audio - High-bitrate audio support - - -
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/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/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi Hotspot - - Yes Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot -
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Infrared port - No No No No
Radio No No No No FM radio
USB 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 Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB OTG - Yes Yes Yes -
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), 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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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 Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion
Capacity - 5000 mAh 4300 mAh 4800 mAh 6500 mAh
Removable - No No No No
Charging 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 25W wired, QC2.0 45W wired, QC2.0 44W wired
Charging Time (20-100%) - 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 44 min 44 min 50% in 38 min
Wireless Charging - 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 15W wireless 20W wireless -
Reverse Charging - 4.5W reverse wireless 4.5W reverse wireless 4.5W reverse wireless -
Charger in Box - - No No -
Other Details - - - - Reverse wired
Misc
Colors Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio Twilight Shadow, Wave Blue
Models A059 SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 V2557
In the Box - - - USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a SIM ejection pin, and quick start/warranty booklets -
Warranty - - - 1-year manufacturer 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)     1.23 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)     1.14 W/kg - head 1.12 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)     1.21 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 49:10h endurance, 1200 cycles -
Free fall Class C (90 falls) 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles Class A (210 falls) Class A (210 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.

Nothing Phone (3a) is the most affordable here, starting at ₹24,999. That is ₹155,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the highest-resolution main camera at 200 MP. Resolution alone does not decide photo quality — sensor size, aperture and image processing matter more — so compare the full camera specs below rather than the megapixel count on its own.

Vivo T5 Lite 5G has the largest battery at 6500 mAh. It charges at up to 44W. 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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