Phone (3) vs Galaxy Z Fold5

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Nothing Phone (3)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 at $10.97 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy Z Fold5 runs out in Aug 2028 ($29.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3) 70 · Galaxy Z Fold5 54 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nothing Phone (3) $799

Safe to buy$10.97/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20302032

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 $750

Buy with care$29.13/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

Phone (3) 70Galaxy Z Fold5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Phone (3) 86Galaxy Z Fold5 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Phone (3) 79Galaxy Z Fold5 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Phone (3) 83Galaxy Z Fold5 68

5,150mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Phone (3) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Phone (3) 87Galaxy Z Fold5 31

The Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 — 47 months longer than the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Value

Phone (3) 70Galaxy Z Fold5 54

Overall value goes to the Phone (3) at $10.97 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Phone (3)	Galaxy Z Fold5
Price (street)	$799	$750
Display	6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming	7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,150 mAh	4,400 mAh
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mm	154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded
Weight	218 g	253 g
Water resistance	IP68	IPX8
Supported until	Jul 2032	Aug 2028

Phone (3) full verdict →Galaxy Z Fold5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.