OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
OnePlus 9
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1999
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- 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)
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $1999 |
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads OnePlus 9 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1270. OnePlus 9 was $1270 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.