OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,157,244); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads OnePlus 9 by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.