
Nothing
The mid-ranger that stands out

Samsung
Iterative refresh with the long-awaited gapless hinge
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing Phone (4a)
A standout 3.5x periscope telephoto at this price and a solid main camera, undercut by an under-optimised zoom and a basic ultrawide.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto — same combo as the Fold 4 with the SD 8 Gen 2 processing bump enabling sharper enhanced-pixel mode. Capable but not Ultra-grade; the camera bump still protrudes noticeably.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A capable mid-range chip that handles everyday use and casual gaming well — not a powerhouse, but appropriate for the price.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Bespoke Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (3.36GHz) with 12GB RAM — the same chip as the S23 family. Flagship-grade performance with much better efficiency than the Fold 4's 8+ Gen 1.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A ~5,080mAh cell with 50W wired charging — reviewers call endurance strong, but a notable group of owners report disappointing screen-on time.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
4,400mAh — unchanged for five consecutive Fold generations. 8 Gen 2 efficiency stretches it to 4-5h of inner-screen SOT, but 25W charging is slow (~1.5h to full) and 4,400mAh is now well behind 2026 foldable rivals.
Nothing Phone (4a)
Aggressively priced below the Pixel 10a with a more distinctive design and a real telephoto — the standout budget pick for buyers who want personality.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
$1,799 launch with 256GB base (doubled from Fold 4's 128GB) — strong value in the foldable space, especially at $700-900 used in 2026. The Fold 7 at $2,000+ makes the Fold 5 newly compelling as the smart upgrade pick.