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Nothing Phone (4a) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

On the EU energy label the Nothing Phone (4a) comes out ahead in 3 of the 4 measured categories where the two differ. Durability score: Nothing Phone (4a) 43/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 42/100.

Nothing Phone (4a)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Energy classBA
Durability score43/10042/100
Devicesmartphonesmartphone
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Battery endurance per charge51.5 h51.2 h
Battery lasts at least1,400 charge cycles1,200 charge cycles
Battery capacity5,080 mAh4,854 mAh
Drops survived without defect100210
Drop reliability classCA
Repairability index3.14/52.78/5
Repairability classCC
OS updates for at least5 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP64IP48
Scratch resistanceMohs 5Mohs 1
User-replaceable batteryYesYes
FoldableNoYes
Charging power50 W10 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Spare partspriority parts listed—
Model numbersA069SM-F976B

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.