Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
25.3Performance77.6
49.7Display59.2
54.8Camera42.1
70.1Battery59.7
65.3Features94.7
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+52) and features (+29). Nothing Phone (2a) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 60
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 164% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 100 % vs 38 %
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 304% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,466 vs 2,592
- 164% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,977 vs 1,128
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 400 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,000 nits+131% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 %+1% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China) |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,477,554 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 2,977+164%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 10,466+304%Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+164%Top 3% | 38 %Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h+12% | 14.2 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+34% | 13.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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