OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $969 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,185,805); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the stronger camera (145 vs 122); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (57/100 vs 39/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 145 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1030. OnePlus 9 Pro was $1030 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (76/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (57/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.