Phone (3) vs Galaxy Z Fold7

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 Fold7 runs out in Jul 2032 ($25.96/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3) 70 · Galaxy Z Fold7 64 — 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 Fold7 $1900

Safe to buy$25.96/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20302032

Category by category

Display

Phone (3) 70Galaxy Z Fold7 90

The Galaxy Z Fold7's screen is the better one — 8.0-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 6.5-inch dynamic amoled 2x cover, 1–120hz.

Performance

Phone (3) 86Galaxy Z Fold7 98

The Galaxy Z Fold7's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Phone (3) 79Galaxy Z Fold7 84

The Galaxy Z Fold7 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Phone (3) 83Galaxy Z Fold7 68

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

Software longevity

Phone (3) 87Galaxy Z Fold7 87

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Phone (3) 70Galaxy Z Fold7 64

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

Full spec table

Spec	Phone (3)	Galaxy Z Fold7
Price (street)	$799	$1900
Display	6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming	8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover, 1–120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,150 mAh	4,400 mAh
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mm	Unfolded 158.4 × 143.2 × 4.2 mm; Folded 158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm
Weight	218 g	215 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP48
Supported until	Jul 2032	Jul 2032

Phone (3) full verdict →Galaxy Z Fold7 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.