Nothing Phone 2a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 2a and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2640 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 2a which has resolution of 2412 x 1084. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 2a
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22998 | Rs. 49990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a is Rs. 22998. The launch Date of the second phone is August 11, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 49990.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 425 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Samsung's phone ~ 82.5%. Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 22:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 2a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | August 11, 2021 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 72.2 x 166 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 183 g |
| Design Type | Flip (Clamshell) | |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2x (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 22:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 425 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 82.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Super AMOLED, 1.9 inches, 260 x 512 pixels, 302 PPI | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR | HDR, Panorama, HDR10+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 11W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 4.5W |