Between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Phone (3), the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Phone (3) wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scores 65.3 and the Phone (3) scores 68.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Phone (3) edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.3 vs 68.7), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Z Flip 7 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the Phone (3) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, screen size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins
- ▲Weight — 9.00 g less. 187 vs 196.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 160.00% more. 65 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 28.75% more. 5150 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 8.24% more. 460 ppi vs 425 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 1.49% more. 2050000 vs 2020000.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP48).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 glead | 196 g |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm | 8.4 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP48 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | foldable_clamshelllead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 65 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has 28.7% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Phone (3)?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 9g lighter — 187g vs 196g.
Is Galaxy Z Flip 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an IP48 rating.
Does Phone (3) support 5G?+
Yes, Phone (3) supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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