Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OnePlus Open
Compare the Z Fold 5 to the OnePlus Open
- Screen quality: excellent
- Speed class: excellent
- Camera quality: excellent
- Android updates until 2027
- Charging speed: average
- No charger included
- Screen quality: excellent
- Speed class: excellent
- Camera quality: excellent
- Android updates until 2025
- Charging speed: fast
- 67W fast charger included
Samsung Fold 5 vs OnePlus Open
| Samsung Z Fold 5 | OnePlus Open | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size exterior | 6.2 inches | 6.31 inches |
| Inner screen size | 7.6 inches | 7.82 inches |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
| Camera lenses | Standard lens, wide-angle lens, and telephoto lens (3x zoom) | Standard lens, wide-angle lens, and telephoto lens (6x zoom) |
| Battery capacity | 4400mAh | 4805mAh |
| Charged in 30 minutes | Between 41 and 50% | Between 71 and 80% |
Screen
Samsung Fold 5: smaller screens, Quad HD
The outer Full HD screen of the Samsung Fold 5 is smaller at 6.2 inches. It's also slimmer than a regular smartphone. With 7.6 inches, the inner Quad HD screen is smaller than that of the OnePlus Open. The fold in the screen of the Fold 5 is visible, but it won't bother you.
OnePlus Open: larger screens, Quad HD
The 6.31-inch Full HD outer screen of the OnePlus Open is larger than that of the Fold 5. In terms of width, this screen is more similar to the screen of a regular smartphone. When open, the OnePlus Open has a 7.82-inch Quad HD screen. This is larger than that of the Fold 5. What stands out is that the fold in the screen is less visible than on Samsung's Fold.
Speed
In terms of the processing power, there aren't many differences between these 2 foldable smartphones. The Samsung Fold 5 and the OnePlus Open have the same powerful processor: the Snapdragon 8 Gen2. You can perform the most demanding tasks with both smartphones, such as 3D games and image editing apps. The OnePlus has 16GB of RAM, which is more than the 12GB of the Samsung Fold 5. With the OnePlus Open, you can open apps a little faster. Both smartphones are ideal for multitasking thanks to the high RAM and the large screen.
Cameras
Both the OnePlus Open and the Samsung Fold 5 allow you to take razor-sharp photos. Both smartphones also have the same 3 lenses: a standard lens, wide-angle lens, and telephoto lens. There's one big difference between these 2 foldable smartphones. With the telephoto lens of the OnePlus, you can zoom in 6 times without losing quality. The telephoto lens of the Fold 5 only zooms in 3 times without your photos becoming less sharp. You can take sharp photos with both smartphones, but the OnePlus Open performs better when you take a photo from a distance.
Battery
With 4800mAh, the battery of the OnePlus is larger than the 4400mAh battery of the Samsung Z Fold 5. That's why the OnePlus Open lasts slightly longer than the Fold 5 with average use. The biggest difference between these smartphones is that you can use the OnePlus Open charges faster. You can charge the OnePlus battery to about 75& within 30 minutes. The battery of the Fold 5 reaches about 50% within 30 minutes. Another advantage of the OnePlus Open is that it includes the 67W fast charger. The Fold 5 doesn't include a charger.
Check for updates
In terms of security updates and Android updates, the Samsung Fold 5 beats the OnePlus Open. The Fold 5 will receive Android updates until 2027 and security updates until 2028. The OnePlus Open will receive Android updates until 2025 and security updates until 2027. This means that you can use the latest functions with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for longer.
Conclusion
Both the Samsung Fold 5 and the OnePlus Open are truly high-end smartphones. The OnePlus Open is slightly faster and takes sharper photos from a distance. What stands out the most is that you charge the OnePlus much faster. The Samsung Z Fold 5 is suitable for you if you want your smartphone to receive updates for a long time.
