OnePlus Nord 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $385 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,848,224); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (74/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1614. OnePlus Nord 5 was $1614 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (74/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.