OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $969 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $2199
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $2199 |
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1230. OnePlus 9 Pro was $1230 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.