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 — 78/100 vs 65/100 (a 13-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 (3,453,998 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 13 points higher (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (96/100 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
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 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1230. OnePlus 9 Pro was $1230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (96/100 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 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 13 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 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
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 (96/100 vs 65/100).
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.