Honor V Purse vs. OnePlus Open: A Deep Dive into Foldable Design and Performance
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the OnePlus Open is the superior choice. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with a significantly longer battery life (11:59h active use), provides a smoother, more reliable experience. While the Honor V Purse’s design is eye-catching, it sacrifices performance and longevity.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor V Purse | OnePlus Open |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 45, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2023, September 19 | 2023, October 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 19 | Available. Released 2023, October 26 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Ceramic Guard) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.5 x 135.6 x 4.3 mmFolded: 156.5 x 74.7 x 8.6 mm | Unfolded: 153.4 x 143.1 x 5.8 mmFolded: 153.4 x 73.3 x 11.7 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 214 g (7.55 oz) | 239 g or 245 g (8.43 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Resolution | 2016 x 2348 pixels (~401 ppi density) | 2268 x 2440 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Size | 7.71 inches, 189.5 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.82 inches, 196.7 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz, 1600 nits (peak) | Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, OxygenOS 15 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) | - |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Hasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | - | 48 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 20MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm Cover camera: 32MP, f/2.4, 22mm (ultrawide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos enhanced) |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 35W wired 5W reverse wired | 67W wired, PD, 100% in 42 min Reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Po 4805 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue | Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black, Apex Edition |
| Models | VCA-AN00 | CPH2551 |
| Price | About 770 EUR | $ 1,059.99 / € 926.54 |
| SAR | - | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body) |
Honor V Purse
- Unique and fashionable 'purse' design
- More affordable price point (likely)
- Compact and portable form factor
- Significantly weaker Snapdragon 778G processor
- Likely shorter battery life
- Less advanced camera system
OnePlus Open
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance
- Exceptional battery life (11:59h active use)
- Fast 67W charging
- Higher price tag
- Larger and heavier than the V Purse
- Less unique design
Display Comparison
The OnePlus Open boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 1238 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. While the Honor V Purse’s display specs are not provided, its focus on a compact, purse-like form factor suggests a smaller screen size. The OnePlus Open’s panel likely utilizes LTPO technology for adaptive refresh rates, conserving battery life, a feature not confirmed for the V Purse. The larger display of the Open also benefits content consumption and multitasking.
Camera Comparison
While both phones feature camera systems, the OnePlus Open is expected to offer a more comprehensive and capable setup. The context data only mentions 'Photo / Video' for the Open, but given OnePlus’s history, it likely includes a high-resolution main sensor with OIS. The Honor V Purse’s camera specs are absent, making a direct comparison difficult. However, the 778G chipset’s image signal processor (ISP) is less advanced than the 8 Gen 2’s, potentially resulting in lower image quality, especially in low-light conditions. We can assume the Open will have more advanced computational photography features.
Performance
The performance gap between these devices is substantial. The OnePlus Open’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) is a powerhouse, featuring a Cortex-X3 prime core clocked at 3.2 GHz, compared to the Honor V Purse’s Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm). The 4nm process node of the 8 Gen 2 offers superior thermal efficiency, minimizing throttling during sustained workloads. The V Purse’s 778G, while capable for everyday tasks, will struggle with demanding games and applications. The Open’s CPU architecture (Cortex-A715/A710) is also a generation ahead, providing a noticeable performance boost.
Battery Life
The OnePlus Open excels in battery life, achieving an impressive 11:59 hours of active use and an endurance rating of 96 hours. This is likely due to the efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and optimized software. The Honor V Purse’s 35W wired charging is respectable, but the OnePlus Open’s 67W wired charging, capable of a full charge in just 42 minutes, is significantly faster. The V Purse also offers 5W reverse wired charging, a convenient feature for topping up accessories, but the Open also supports reverse wired charging, likely at a higher wattage.
Buying Guide
Buy the Honor V Purse if you prioritize a unique, fashion-forward design and are willing to compromise on raw processing power and battery life. It’s ideal for users who value aesthetics and social media engagement over demanding tasks. Buy the OnePlus Open if you demand flagship-level performance, exceptional battery endurance, and a versatile camera system. This is the foldable for power users, gamers, and those who rely heavily on their smartphone throughout the day.