Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
28.9Performance64.4
58.6Display43.7
30.7Camera55.7
47.8Battery60.8
49.3Features60
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+25). Nothing Phone (3a) Lite 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 (3a) Lite
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 44
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 44% higher Pixel density: 387 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 36% lower weight: 199 g vs 309 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 10 ″+48% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 2160x1584 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi+44% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+88% | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 512GB/1TB |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,600 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+36% | 309 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+36% | 12.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP48 |
| Frame material | — | Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | — | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
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