Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
25.3Performance86.1
49.7Display61.6
54.8Camera50.2
70.1Battery67.5
65.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) 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 50
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 90% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 100 % vs 53 %
- 15% higher Active use endurance: 15.9 h vs 13.8 h
- 11% lower thickness: 8.6 mm vs 9.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 310% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,619 vs 2,592
- 213% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,528 vs 1,128
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 7.6 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 404 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,000 nits+131% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 89.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 3,528+213%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 10,619+310%Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+90%Top 3% | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| 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 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+4% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h+15% | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+5% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+11% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 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 Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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