OnePlus Nord 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $385 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 67/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,848,224); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 11 points higher (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1814. OnePlus Nord 5 was $1814 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.