OnePlus Open vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus Open and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,805 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 239 g | 253 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: OnePlus Open is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Open is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type (Main) | Flexi-fluid AMOLED, LTPO 3.0, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, ProXDR | — |
| Size (Main) | 7.82 inches | — |
| Resolution (Main) | 2440 x 2268 pixels (2K), 426 ppi | — |
| Brightness (Main) | Up to 2800 nits peak (typical) | — |
| Type (Cover) | Super Fluid AMOLED, LTPO 3.0, 120Hz | — |
| Size (Cover) | 6.31 inches | — |
| Resolution (Cover) | 2484 x 1116 pixels (2K), 431 ppi | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Guard (cover display) | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Main Display Size | — | 7.6 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | — | 1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Main Display Brightness | — | Up to 1750 nits (peak) |
| Cover Display Type | — | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Cover Display Size | — | 6.2 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | — | 904 x 2316 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
Platform
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 (OxygenOS 13.2, up to OxygenOS 16) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 512GB UFS 4.0 (also 1TB for Crimson Shadow/Apex Edition) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT-T808 'Pixel Stacked' sensor); 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2", PDAF (Sony IMX581) | — |
| Features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Nightscape, Portrait, Pro, Tilt-shift, Long Exposure, Dual-view, Retouch, XPan, Focus peaking, Smart Scene Recognition | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (4K@30fps) | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
| Lenses | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Camera | 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Internal Camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (wide), 1/4", 0.6µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps (Cover), 1080p@30/60fps (UDC) |
| Under Display Camera (Main) | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
Battery
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4805 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W wired (SUPERVOOC), 1-100% in 42 min (advertised) | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Body
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | 153.4 x 143.1 x 5.8 mm (Emerald Dusk) / 5.9 mm (Voyager Black) | — |
| Dimensions (Folded) | 153.4 x 73.3 x 11.7 mm (Emerald Dusk) / 11.9 mm (Voyager Black) | — |
| Weight | 239g (Voyager Black), 245g (Emerald Dusk) | 253 g (8.92 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (cover display, Ceramic Guard), plastic front (unfolded), aluminum frame, Cobalt Molybdenum Alloy and titanium alloy hinge. Emerald Dusk has matte glass back, Voyager Black has vegan leather back. | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2, folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| IP Rating | IPX4 (splash resistant) | — |
| Dimensions Unfolded | — | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | — | 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| OnePlus Open | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, October | 2023, July 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 26 | Available. Released 2023, August 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus Open or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
OnePlus Open — 4,805 mAh for the OnePlus Open versus 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Which is lighter, OnePlus Open or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
OnePlus Open — 239 g for the OnePlus Open versus 253 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Which is newer, OnePlus Open or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5?
OnePlus Open — Oct 2023 for the OnePlus Open versus Aug 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Is the OnePlus Open or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus Open 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 8/10.