Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 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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Quick Specs
 Nothing Phone (3a) |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
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|---|---|---|
| Price & Best Deals |
₹24,999
|
₹179,999
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| Display | 6.77″ / 120Hz | 7.6″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 256GB | 16GB / 1024GB |
| Main Camera | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 16.0 MP | 10.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 50W | 45W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 54 min | 44 min |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 780,000 | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 12.5 hrs | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
| Spec Score | 74.5/100 | 87.0/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Side |
| SIM | Dual | Dual Esim |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | 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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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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| Specification |
Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 ₹179,999
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|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 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, 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, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| VoLTE | - | Yes |
| VoWiFi (Wi-Fi Calling) | - | Yae |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 11 | Available. 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) | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 201 gm (7.09 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | 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 + 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) | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Other Details | - | Advanced Armor aluminum frame |
| Display | ||
| Display score | ||
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.6 inches, 177.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1828 x 2448 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 4:3 ratio |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | - | ~403 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 480 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | - | 3000 nits |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | - | 87.9 % |
| Protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support | 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 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | 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 (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) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| Architecture | - | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | - | 3 nm |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| RAM Type | - | LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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, 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 |
| Zoom | - | upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom |
| Flash | - | Yes, LED Flash |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Camera score | ||
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | 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 |
| Flash | - | Yes, Screen flash |
| Features | - | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | 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 | - | 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/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | - | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB OTG | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | - | side-mounted |
| Face Unlock | - | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery score | ||
| Type | 5000 mAh | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | - | 4800 mAh |
| Removable | - | No |
| Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min | 45W wired, QC2.0 |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | - | 44 min |
| Wireless Charging | - | 20W wireless |
| Reverse Charging | - | 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Charger in Box | - | No |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
| Models | A059 | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 |
| 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 | - | 0.82 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 |
| 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.
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.
Nothing Phone (3a) has the largest battery at 5000 mAh. It charges at up to 50W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.