Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
25.3Performance75.8
49.7Display58.4
54.8Camera55.7
70.1Battery47.9
65.3Features94.7
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) 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 battery score: 70 vs 48
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 59% higher Active use endurance: 15.9 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 259% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,300 vs 2,592
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 8 ″+19% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+7% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 90.6 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,250,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 2,950+162%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 9,300+259%Top 12% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+14% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h+59% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+12% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+3% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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