Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner)
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner)
8" · 1968×2184 · AMOLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 24cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Nothing Phone (3)460 PPI #14
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner)368 PPI #28
368 PPI521 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Nothing Phone (3)4500 nits #1
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner)2600 nits #17
2000 nits4500 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Nothing Phone (3)100% #1
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner)100% #1
100%100%
Refresh Rate
Nothing Phone (3)120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner)120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 30cm. The Nothing Phone (3) has 25% higher pixel density (460 vs 368 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 19cm.
- Brightness: advantage Nothing Phone (3) — Similar SDR brightness (756 vs 688 nits), but the Nothing Phone (3) leads in HDR peak (4500 vs 2600 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 | 368 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 19cm | 24cm |
| SDR Brightness | 756 nits | 688 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2600 nits |
| Screen Size | 6.67" | 8" |
| Resolution | 1260×2800 | 1968×2184 |
All specifications
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) 2025 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner) 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.67" | 8" (Better) |
| Resolution | 1260×2800 | 1968×2184 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 (Better) | 368 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 19cm (Better) | 24cm |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:20 | 82:91 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 756 nits (Better) | 688 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 4500 nits (Better) | 2600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Nothing Phone (3) or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner)?
The Nothing Phone (3) has 460 PPI compared to 368 PPI for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner).
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Nothing Phone (3) requires 19cm vs 24cm for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (Inner) to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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