OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,542,660); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.