Head to head
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open leads 11 to 1 on the 12 rankable specs and costs $200 less, which makes it the straightforward pick.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 1 to 11
Buy the OnePlus Open.
- Leads 11 of 12 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes 1.
- Size: 7.82 inches unfolded vs 7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12 GB LPDDR5X
- It is also $200 cheaper.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · S Pen Fold Edition supportTrips:OnePlus Open · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoClear:OnePlus Open · Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter includ…
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · 7 major OS versions + 7 years securityTrips:OnePlus Open · 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years se…
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · IP48 (water resistant to 1.5m + solid p…Trips:OnePlus Open · IPX4 splash resistant
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight≠
Samsung
239 g
OnePlus
239 g (8.43 oz)
Size
Samsung
7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover
OnePlus
7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded)
Chipset≠
Samsung
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM
Samsung
12 GB LPDDR5X
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X
Max optical zoom≠
Samsung
3x optical (30x Space Zoom)
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom)
Capacity
Samsung
4,400 mAh (dual-battery)
OnePlus
4,805 mAh
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Samsung: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
OnePlus: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
6 differences| Dimensions | Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm / Folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm | Unfolded: 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm / Folded: 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 239 g | 239 g (8.43 oz) |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover/back, Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame | Aerospace-grade titanium alloy, carbon fiber hinge, glass or vegan leather back |
| Water / dust rating | IP48 (water resistant to 1.5m + solid particles >1mm) | IPX4 splash resistant |
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White | Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black |
| Stylus | S Pen Fold Edition support (inner screen only, sold separately) | No |
Display
leads 4-0| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X foldable inner + AMOLED cover | Main: 7.82" Flexi-fluid LTPO3 AMOLED / Cover: 6.31" LTPO3 Super Fluid AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 7.6 inches inner / 6.3 inches cover | 7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (wins this row: higher) |
| Resolution | Inner: 2160 × 1856 / Cover: 968 × 2376 | Main: 2440 × 2268 (426 ppi) / Cover: 2484 × 1116 (431 ppi) (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | ~374 ppi inner / ~410 ppi cover | 426 ppi main / 431 ppi cover (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 1–120 Hz LTPO (both screens) | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO3 on both displays) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits peak (both screens) | 2,800 nits peak on both displays / 1,400 nits HBM (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Protection | Ultra Thin Glass (inner) / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover) | Ultra Thin Glass (main) / Ceramic Guard (cover) |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 | OxygenOS 14 (Android 14) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 major OS versions + 7 years security | 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years security patches |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520) | 8-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715/A710 + 3× Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
leads 1-0| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB UFS 4.0 | 512 GB UFS 4.0 |
| Storage options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 512 GB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
leads 2-1| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS (wins this row: higher) | 48 MP Sony LYT-T808 (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.43", OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 12 mm, 123° | 48 MP (f/2.2, 14mm, 114° FOV, 3.5cm macro) (wins this row: higher) |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 66 mm, 3x optical, PDAF, OIS | 64 MP OmniVision periscope (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x optical, 6x in-sensor, OIS) (wins this row: higher) |
| Max optical zoom | 3x optical (30x Space Zoom) | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) |
| Stabilization | OIS on main and 3x telephoto | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto |
| Video | 8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 30fps |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 10 MP cover selfie + 4 MP under-display inner camera | Inner: 20 MP / Cover: 32 MP (both 4K video capable) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K 60 fps (cover camera) | 4K at 30 fps (cover and inner cameras) |
Battery & charging
leads 3-0| Capacity | 4,400 mAh (dual-battery) | 4,805 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min) | 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in ~42 mins) (wins this row: higher) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W Fast Wireless | No |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5 W Wireless PowerShare | No |
| Charger in box | No | Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it) |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG | Spatial Audio triple Reality speakers with Dolby Atmos |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
5 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave) | 5G (sub-6 GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 ready | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be ready) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Wallet) | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort support) | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM (or 1 SIM + eSIM) |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Capacitive side-mounted fingerprint + Face unlock | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | Side key with integrated fingerprint reader | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) |
| Standout features | Dual-screen form factor, Flex Mode, App Continuity, Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI | Open Canvas split-screen multitasking, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Alert Slider, 67W fast charging |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Slimmer, lighter foldable flagship with 7.6-inch inner screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and IP48 water resistance.
- Expansive 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display for unmatched multitasking
- Refined lighter hinge and squared-off industrial design
- 7 years of OS upgrades with integrated Galaxy AI tools
What you give up
- Very high premium price tag
- Cameras unchanged from Fold 5 generation
Pick this one if
OnePlus Open
Flagship book-style foldable featuring dual 120Hz LTPO 3.0 displays, Hasselblad camera system, and Open Canvas multitasking.
- Best-in-class Open Canvas multitasking software
- Near-invisible crease and lightweight thin foldable design
- High-tier Hasselblad triple camera array with 3x periscope
What you give up
- No wireless charging support
- IPX4 water resistance rating is splash-only
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the OnePlus Open.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus Open.
Games & video
For games & video, buy the OnePlus Open.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 ↗ · OnePlus Open ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the OnePlus Open?
OnePlus Open costs $200 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or OnePlus Open?
OnePlus Open has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the OnePlus Open?
For photos, buy the OnePlus Open. Leads 3 of 4 rankable photos specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes 1. Ultrawide: 48 MP vs 12 MP, f/2.2, 12 mm, 123°
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 36 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.