OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $729 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,157,244); the OnePlus 9 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the OnePlus 9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 9

Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 51
Battery 50
Portability 56
Value for money 34

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

What makes OnePlus 9 better?

  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 309g
  • Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $2899

  • Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1157244
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (56/100 vs 20/100).

OnePlus 9: The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 9 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1157244 2926532
Geekbench Single 1500 3013
Geekbench Multi 3537 9287
Display 6.5" AMOLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2400x1080 2160x1584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP48
Dimensions 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 192 g 309 g
Launch price $729 $2899

Camera comparison

OnePlus 9

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 9

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 9

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
60/100
1157244 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +60.5%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads OnePlus 9 by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 9

$729

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

Launch price difference: $2170. OnePlus 9 was $2170 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (90/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (56/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the OnePlus 9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.