In depth comparison and review of OnePlus 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-F926B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 160.2 mm | 158.2 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Width | 72.9 mm | 67.1 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Depth | 8 mm | 16 mm | OnePlus 8 is narrower than OnePlus 8. |
Weight | 180 g | 271 g | OnePlus 8 is lighter than OnePlus 8. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 67.1 mm x 16 mm x 158.2 mm Unfolded - 128.1 mm x 6.4 mm x 158.2 mm |
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Body Colour | Black | Onyx black | Glacial green | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom Green | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IPX8 | |
Repairability Index | - | 7.8 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 0.86 W/kg | 1.036 W/kg (head), 1.443 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Fluid Amoled | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.55" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger screen size than OnePlus 8. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better screen resolution than OnePlus 8. |
Display Format | QHD+ | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 374 ppi | OnePlus 8 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 22.5:18 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Reading mode, night mode, Wide colour display (P3), 90 Hz Fluid Display | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen, Edge Lighting | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3D (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 2268 x 832 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
PROCESSOR | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
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Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | OnePlus 8 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 | - |
MEMORY | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more RAM than OnePlus 8. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more internal memory than OnePlus 8. |
User Memory | 100 GB | 215.7 GB | |
Memory Interface | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
CAMERA | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.4" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.75 | F/2.2 | OnePlus 8 has better lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger camera pixel size than OnePlus 8. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Portrait, HDR, Studio | Auto HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, portrait mode, Cine Video Mode, Dog, Cat, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Ultra shot | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE, Portrait video, Director's View | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Noise reduction, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, AI scene detection, UltraShot engine | Playback zoom, blink detection, QR-code scanner, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Capture View mode, Corning Gorilla Glass DX (protective lens glass) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better second camera resolution than OnePlus 8. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better second camera lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.75 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger second camera pixel size than OnePlus 8. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | OnePlus 8 has better third camera lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 116 degree(s) | 45 degree(s) | OnePlus 8 has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.45 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better front lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger front camera pixel size than OnePlus 8. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, face retouch | Auto HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 4 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 2 μm |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4300 mAh | 4400 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger battery capacity than OnePlus 8. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Warp Charge 30 technology, Warp Charge 30T technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | 1740 minutes | 2040 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has longer battery life when making calls than OnePlus 8. |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1740 min Standby: up to 391 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 63 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2040 min |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | OxygenOS (based on Android 10) | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 9, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 1700, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n3, n7, n28, n78 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
Modem | Snapdragon X55 5G | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, LDAC, IMY, EAC3, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, SBC, apt-X HD, EAC3-JOC, AC-4 | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Alert Slider | Multitasking, MIMO technology, notification flashlight, Samsung KNOX, Split Screen, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, S Pen support |
OTHERS | OnePlus 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, sticker, screen protector, USB-C cable, protective case, Warp Charge 30 power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | VDE, IPX8 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |