Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G vs. OnePlus Open: A Deep Dive into Foldable Supremacy
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the OnePlus Open emerges as the superior choice. Its significantly faster 67W charging, coupled with the more powerful and efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, provides a smoother and more future-proof experience. While the Fold 5G boasts a proven track record, the Open’s advancements are compelling.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | OnePlus Open |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 | 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 | 78 NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| EDGE | No | - |
| GPRS | Class 12 | - |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | - | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, February. Released 2019, September | 2023, October 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2023, October 26 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Guard) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 160.9 x 62.9 x 15.5 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 + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 276 g (9.74 oz) | 239 g or 245 g (8.43 oz) |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1536 x 2152 pixels (~362 ppi density) | 2268 x 2440 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Size | 7.3 inches, 162.6 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.82 inches, 196.7 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak) |
| Cover display: Super AMOLED, 4.6 inches, 720 x 1680 pixels, 21:9 ratio | - | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, OxygenOS 15 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Call records | Yes | - |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 12GB RAM | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall | - |
| UFS 3.0 | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Hasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 2 MP | - |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm | 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@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10 | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, depth sensor Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm | - |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | - | 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 | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | - |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos enhanced) |
| 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | - | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, 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 3.1 | 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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| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | - |
| Games | Downloadable | - |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | - |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email | - |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | - | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 15W wired 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless | 67W wired, PD, 100% in 42 min Reverse wired |
| Stand-by | Up to 350 h | - |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h | - |
| Type | Li-Po 4235 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4805 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Space Silver, Cosmos Black | Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black, Apex Edition |
| Models | SM-F907F, SM-F9007, SM-F907W, SM-F907U, SM-F907B, SM-F907N | CPH2551 |
| Price | About 1400 EUR | $ 1,059.99 / € 926.54 |
| SAR | 0.41 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.49 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Endurance rating 90h | - |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 185000:1 (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 70dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 90dB | - |
| Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 4527Basemark X: 45154 | - |
Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G
- Established foldable software experience
- High contrast ratio (185000:1)
- Proven durability (based on Fold series history)
- Significantly slower charging (15W)
- Outdated Snapdragon 855 chipset
- Dimmer display compared to OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open
- Blazing-fast 67W charging (42 min to 100%)
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- Brighter display (1238 nits)
- Newer foldable software – potential for early bugs
- Less established brand reputation in foldables
- Camera details are limited in provided context
Display Comparison
The OnePlus Open boasts a measured peak brightness of 1238 nits, a substantial advantage over the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G, which lacks a specified peak brightness but is known to be dimmer. Both utilize foldable OLED panels, but the Open’s higher brightness translates to better outdoor visibility. While the Fold 5G’s contrast ratio of 185000:1 is impressive, the Open’s panel technology likely offers comparable or better contrast in real-world use. The absence of refresh rate data for the Fold 5G makes a direct comparison difficult, but both are expected to offer smooth scrolling experiences.
Camera Comparison
Context data for the cameras is limited, but the OnePlus Open’s inclusion of 'Photo / Video' suggests a more comprehensive camera system. While specific sensor details are missing, the Open’s newer chipset likely provides superior image signal processing (ISP) capabilities, leading to better image quality, especially in low-light conditions. The Fold 5G’s camera system, while capable, is likely to be outmatched by the Open’s more modern hardware and software. We can assume the Open will have more advanced computational photography features.
Performance
The performance gap between these two is significant. The OnePlus Open’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) is a generational leap over the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G’s Snapdragon 855 (7nm). The 8 Gen 2 features a more advanced CPU architecture – Cortex-X3, A715, and A710 cores versus the Kryo 485 cores in the 855 – resulting in substantially faster processing speeds and improved efficiency. This translates to snappier app launches, smoother multitasking, and better sustained performance during demanding games. The 4nm process node of the 8 Gen 2 also contributes to lower heat generation and reduced throttling compared to the 7nm 855.
Battery Life
The OnePlus Open’s 67W wired charging is a game-changer, achieving a full charge in just 42 minutes. This is dramatically faster than the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G’s 15W wired charging. While the Fold 5G has a reported endurance rating of 90 hours, the Open’s active use score of 11:59h and endurance rating of 96h suggest comparable, if not slightly better, real-world battery life despite potentially having a smaller battery capacity. The Open also offers reverse wired charging, a feature absent on the Fold 5G.
Buying Guide
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G if you prioritize a device with a longer established software ecosystem for foldable devices and are less concerned with peak performance or charging speed. Buy the OnePlus Open if you demand the fastest possible charging, the latest processor for demanding tasks, and a brighter, more modern display experience, even if it means adopting a newer foldable software experience.