Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. OnePlus Open: A Head-To-Head Comparison

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 (256GB) is now available for purchase at $2,000. For a limited time, customers can upgrade to the 512GB version at the same price, which is typically priced at $2,119.99.

The OnePlus Open (512GB) is listed at $1,699.99 on its official website, making it the more budget-friendly option between the two. However, this cost saving comes with certain compromises.

Distinct Design Approaches Between the Foldables

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the OnePlus Open are designed as book-style foldables, yet they showcase different design philosophies.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 features a boxy shape with thin bezels and a discreet camera setup. When folded, it reveals a metallic hinge with Samsung branding. In contrast, the OnePlus Open sports rounded corners, slightly thicker bezels, and a large circular camera module on the back with a textured finish.

When folded, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 8.9mm in thickness, which is approximately 23% thinner than the OnePlus Open (11.7mm). When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is even thinner at 4.2mm, which is 28% thinner than the Open. This trend is also reflected in the devices' weights, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 weighing 215 grams, making it at least 24 grams lighter than the OnePlus Open.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7's cover screen is protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, while the back panel uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2. On the other hand, the OnePlus Open features a Ceramic Guard on the front, which is 20% tougher than Gorilla Glass Victus, and a glass or eco leather back depending on the variant. Both foldables have an aluminum frame.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an IP48 dust and water resistance rating, which is superior to the IPX4 splash resistance rating of the OnePlus Open.

In terms of color options, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, and Mint, while the OnePlus Open is offered in Emerald Dusk and Voyager Black.

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 Boasts Larger Screens

Samsung has increased the screen size of its latest book-style foldable, with a 6.5-inch cover screen and an 8.0-inch inner screen. Both screens are Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panels that support an adaptive refresh rate (up to 120Hz) and peak brightness of 2,600 nits.

In contrast, the OnePlus Open has a 6.31-inch cover screen and a 7.82-inch inner foldable display. These screens use an AMOLED panel with LTPO3 technology, enhancing power efficiency while switching between refresh rates (up to 120Hz). Additionally, they can achieve higher peak brightness, reaching up to 2,800 nits.

Clearly, the OnePlus Open's displays are ahead of their time. One could argue that Samsung is somewhat holding back with the peak brightness on its panels.

Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Although the screens on the OnePlus Open hold their own in this comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (released in 2022) cannot compete with the Snapdragon 8 Elite found in the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) features two 4.47 GHz prime cores, the Adreno 830 GPU, and Qualcomm's Hexagon NPU for local AI processing. Samsung pairs this chipset with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

The OnePlus Open, on the other hand, is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) with a 3.2 GHz prime core, Adreno 740 GPU, and an older version of the Hexagon NPU. It is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM (more than the Galaxy Z Fold 7) and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

To better understand the performance differences, the OnePlus Open scores approximately 2,000/5,300 points in the GeekBench 6 CPU benchmark. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 performs significantly better, scoring around 2,890/9,220 points in the same benchmark, indicating 45% and 74% improvements in single- and multi-core scores, respectively.

This performance gap isn't unexpected, given the two-year difference between the processors. In fact, if we compare the Geekbench's Compute Score (which evaluates the GPUs' peak performance), the Galaxy Z Fold 7 dramatically outperforms the OnePlus Open, with scores over 150% higher.

So, whether it's playing demanding video games, multitasking in split-screen mode, launching apps, or navigating the user interface, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should feel much more responsive than the OnePlus Open (a difference that should be noticeable to both regular users and reviewers). However, the OnePlus Open still offers sufficient power for everyday users.

One UI 8 vs. OxygenOS 15

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 runs on Samsung's custom user interface, One UI 8, based on Android 16 (following the release to compatible Google Pixel devices in June 2025).

With numerous customization options (including a new dynamic clock for the lock screen), One UI 8 introduces new features for several system apps, such as My Files (with per-app filters), Quick Share (with dedicated screens for sending and receiving files), Samsung Internet (configurable quick menu), and Samsung Health (reminders to enter good intake), among others.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 also benefits from the new 90:10 split-screen view, allowing you to focus on one application while keeping another visible at a glance. Other apps and features, such as Calendar, Reminders, Weather, and AI Select, have also been updated with either a new look or improved functionality.

Like the Fold 6, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will receive seven years of major operating system and security updates (until 2032). Samsung has also updated its Galaxy AI suite of AI-based features with a new visual lookup feature that recognizes what the camera is looking at and provides suggestions.

On the other side, the OnePlus Open currently runs on OxygenOS 15 (its second major Android update), featuring a revamped quick settings section, numerous lock screen customization options, new Flux Themes, and centered Live Updates. Other additions include three-second Live Photos, improved multi-app switching, and the OnePlus Share app.

OxygenOS 15 places a strong emphasis on AI-based features, including a comprehensive AI writing tools suite, multiple features for editing pictures, a dedicated AI Assistant for Notes, and a feature called AI Motion that turns pictures into three-second videos.

Regarding software updates, the OnePlus Open should receive two more generations of Android updates (up to Android 17) and another year of security updates after that.

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