Head to head
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open leads 10 to 3 on the 13 rankable specs, but Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 costs $600 less.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 3 to 10
Buy the OnePlus Open.
- Leads 10 of 13 rankable overall specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes 3.
- Size: 7.82 inches unfolded vs 6.7 inches inner / 3.4 inches cover
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 12GB
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is $600 cheaper. Pay the difference only if size matters to you.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoClear:OnePlus Open · Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter includ…
- Clear:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · 7 years of OS and security upgradesTrips:OnePlus Open · 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years se…
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · IP48 water & particle resistantTrips:OnePlus Open · IPX4 splash resistant
- Trips:Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 · NoTrips:OnePlus Open · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Samsung
187 g (6.6 oz)
OnePlus
239 g (8.43 oz)
Size
Samsung
6.7 inches inner / 3.4 inches cover
OnePlus
7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded)
Chipset≠
Samsung
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM
Samsung
12GB
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X
Max optical zoom
Samsung
2x in-sensor zoom (10x digital)
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom)
Capacity
Samsung
4,000 mAh
OnePlus
4,805 mAh
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Samsung: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
OnePlus: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
leads 1-0| Dimensions | Unfolded: 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm / Folded: 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm | Unfolded: 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm / Folded: 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) (wins this row: lower) | 239 g (8.43 oz) |
| Build | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, plastic inner screen | Aerospace-grade titanium alloy, carbon fiber hinge, glass or vegan leather back |
| Water / dust rating | IP48 water & particle resistant | IPX4 splash resistant |
| Colors | Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint, Crafted Black | Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black |
| Stylus | No | No |
Display
leads 2-1| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X inner / Super AMOLED cover | Main: 7.82" Flexi-fluid LTPO3 AMOLED / Cover: 6.31" LTPO3 Super Fluid AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches inner / 3.4 inches cover | 7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (wins this row: higher) |
| Resolution | 2640 × 1080 inner / 720 × 748 cover (wins this row: higher) | Main: 2440 × 2268 (426 ppi) / Cover: 2484 × 1116 (431 ppi) |
| Pixel density | 426 ppi inner / 306 ppi cover | 426 ppi main / 431 ppi cover |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz inner (1–120Hz) / 60 Hz cover | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO3 on both displays) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits inner / 1,600 nits cover | 2,800 nits peak on both displays / 1,400 nits HBM (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (outer) / UTG (inner) | Ultra Thin Glass (main) / Ceramic Guard (cover) |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) | OxygenOS 14 (Android 14) |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security upgrades | 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years security patches |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1× 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 5× Cortex-A720 + 2× Cortex-A520) | 8-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715/A710 + 3× Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Adreno 740 |
Memory
leads 2-0| RAM | 12GB | 16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher) |
| Storage options | 256 GB / 512 GB | 512 GB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
leads 2-1| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS (wins this row: higher) | 48 MP Sony LYT-T808 (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.43", OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123° FOV | 48 MP (f/2.2, 14mm, 114° FOV, 3.5cm macro) (wins this row: higher) |
| Telephoto | No dedicated telephoto (2x in-sensor crop) | 64 MP OmniVision periscope (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x optical, 6x in-sensor, OIS) |
| Max optical zoom | 2x in-sensor zoom (10x digital) | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) (wins this row: higher) |
| Stabilization | Yes (OIS on main camera) | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto |
| Video | 4K 30/60 fps, 1080p 60/120/240 fps, HDR10+ | 4K at 30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 30fps |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 10 MP inner selfie, f/2.2, 23 mm | Inner: 20 MP / Cover: 32 MP (both 4K video capable) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K 30/60 fps | 4K at 30 fps (cover and inner cameras) |
Battery & charging
leads 3-0| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,805 mAh (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 25 W wired fast charging | 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in ~42 mins) (wins this row: higher) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | No |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5 W Wireless PowerShare | No |
| Charger in box | No | Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it) |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG | Spatial Audio triple Reality speakers with Dolby Atmos |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
5 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave, region-dependent) | 5G (sub-6 GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be ready) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay / Google Wallet) | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM (or 1 SIM + eSIM) |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 2D face recognition | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | FlexMode half-fold camera & app controls | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) |
| Standout features | Galaxy AI (Live Translate, Interpreter, Photo Assist, Circle to Search), FlexWindow widgets | Open Canvas split-screen multitasking, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Alert Slider, 67W fast charging |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Pocketable clamshell foldable phone with 3.4-inch outer screen, 50MP camera, and Galaxy AI.
- Compact folding design with useful 3.4-inch FlexWindow outer display
- Upgraded 50MP main sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- 7 years of Android OS and security upgrades
What you give up
- Display crease is visible and felt along the fold
- No dedicated telephoto lens (2x crop zoom only)
Pick this one if
OnePlus Open
Flagship book-style foldable featuring dual 120Hz LTPO 3.0 displays, Hasselblad camera system, and Open Canvas multitasking.
- Best-in-class Open Canvas multitasking software
- Near-invisible crease and lightweight thin foldable design
- High-tier Hasselblad triple camera array with 3x periscope
What you give up
- No wireless charging support
- IPX4 water resistance rating is splash-only
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the OnePlus Open.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus Open.
Games & video
For games & video, buy the OnePlus Open.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 ↗ · OnePlus Open ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or the OnePlus Open?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 costs $600 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or OnePlus Open?
Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or the OnePlus Open?
For photos, buy the OnePlus Open. Leads 3 of 4 rankable photos specs; Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 takes 1. Max optical zoom: 3x optical zoom vs 2x in-sensor zoom
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 35 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.