Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) vs Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Nothing Phone 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/13/2022 5:54 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Nothing Phone 1 X Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	vs	18 Advantages Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (462GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256GB (218GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)20% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+1536x2152 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+7.3"11% Larger screen	vs	6.55"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.0	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+194 grams (6.79 ounces)36% Lighter
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
362 PPI	vs	+402 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP149% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 12	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4380 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+33W120% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold F9000 (Single-SIM), Samsung Winner	Nothing Phone (1) A063, Phone One
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nothing
Release date	4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019	7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/2022
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)	75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	7.3" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2152 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	362 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)	500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0	Nothing OS
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 363016 (v7) Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4) GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 587270 (v9) Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4380 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White • LED lights on the back for notifications • Glyph
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)