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Folding smartphones are becoming more popular among consumers who value portability, versatility, and innovation. These devices can transform from a phone to a tablet, offering a larger screen and more functionality. In this article, we will give our honest review of two newly launched foldable smartphones, the Google Pixel Fold Vs OnePlus Open.
Specifications: Google Pixel Fold Vs OnePlus Open
| Specs | OnePlus Open | Google Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Unfolded: 153.4mm x 143.1mm x 5.8mm Folded: 153.4mm x 73.3mm x 11.7mm | Unfolded: 158.7mm x 139.7mm x 5.8mm Folded: 139.7mm x 79.5mm x 12.1mm |
| Weight | 245g | 283g |
| Colors | Emerald Green Voyager Black | Obsidian Porcelain |
| Cover display | 6.31-inches2484 x 1116 2K Super Fluid AMOLEDLTPO 3.0 at 431 ppi120Hz refresh rate1400 / 2800 nits brightness | 5.8-inches1080 x 2092 pixels OLED408 ppi120Hz refresh rate1200 / 1550 nits brightness |
| Inner display | 7.82-inches2440 x 2268 2K Flexi-fluid AMOLEDLTPO 3.0 at 426 ppi120Hz refresh rate1400 / 2800 nits brightness | 7.6-inches1840 x 2208 Foldable OLED378 ppi120Hz refresh rate1000 / 1450 nits brightness |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Tensor G2 |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main48MP ultrawide64MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom6x in-sensor zoom120x Super Res zoom | 48MP main10.8MP ultrawide10.8MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom |
| Selfie cameras | 20MP | 8MP |
| Software | OxygenOS 13.2 based on Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Battery | 4,805mAh | 4,821mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired charging | 30W wired charging |
| Price | $1,700 | From $1,800 |
Google Pixel Fold Vs OnePlus Open: Built And Design
Google Pixel Fold
Google has entered the foldable phone market with its first device, the Pixel Fold. The Pixel Fold has a 7.6-inch OLED main display that can fold in half like a notebook and a 5.8-inch OLED cover display that can be used when the device is closed. The Pixel Fold runs on Android 13 and is powered by Google’s own Tensor G2 chip, which promises faster performance and better AI capabilities. The Pixel Fold also features a triple rear camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor, a 10.8 MP telephoto lens, and a 10.8 MP ultrawide lens. The Pixel Fold comes in two colors: Porcelain and Obsidian, and has a design that matches the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series.
OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open is the first foldable smartphone from OnePlus, launched in India in October 2023. The phone features a book-like design with a large 7.82-inch inner display and a narrow 6.2-inch outer display. The phone has a sleek and durable build, with a vegan leather rear panel and a minimal crease on the folding screen.
The phone also has a unique hinge design that reduces the number of components and improves the folding mechanism. The OnePlus Open also boasts impressive cameras, fast charging, and a smooth foldable interface that enhances multitasking.
Emerald Dusk and Voyager Black are the two colors available for the OnePlus Open. The flagship series of OnePlus always comes in the famous Emerald Green color, which has a matte-frosted glass back that shimmers under certain lighting conditions and at particular angles. The vegan leather rear cover on Voyager Black makes it appear more subtle.
In addition, OnePlus has revived the venerable Alert Slider, which has been completely reworked to fit on the 5.8mm-thick, tiny, foldable body of the Open. To make it simpler to use with one hand, its size has been enlarged and its location within the central frame has been altered.
Google Pixel Fold Vs OnePlus Open: Display
Winner: Google Pixel Fold
Google Pixel Fold
The cover display of the Google Pixel Fold is a 5.8-inch OLED panel with a 1080 x 2092 resolution and 408 pixels per inch. It boasts a refresh rate of 120Hz, a usual brightness of 1,200 nits, and a maximum brightness of 1,550 nits. It makes use of Gorilla Glass Victus, an outdated type of durability glass.
The Pixel Fold’s internal display is a 7.6-inch plastic foldable OLED with an internal resolution of 1840 x 2208 at 378 ppi, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and a typical brightness of 1,000 nits or 1,450 nits at its brightest. But because the interior display is so shiny, using it outside is challenging. When compared to the Open, the crease is also more obvious.
OnePlus Open
OnePlus Open offers two high-quality displays with LTPO3 OLED panels. The primary display is 7.82 inches and has a resolution of 2,440 x 2,268 pixels, with 2,800 nits peak brightness, 1.07 billion colors, and 426 ppi at a 2440 x 2268 resolution, while the cover display is 6.31 inches and has a resolution of 1,116 x 2,484 pixels. Both displays support up to 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color depth, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.
Google Pixel Fold Vs OnePlus Open: Camera
Winner: Both Have Good Camera
Google Pixel Fold
In terms of photography, Google has a pretty good track record with its Pixel products, and the Pixel Fold carries on that legacy.
A 48MP main camera, a 10.8MP telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom, and a 10.8MP ultrawide lens are all located on the back of the device. The outer display sports a 9.5MP camera, while the inside display has an 8MP selfie camera. The Tensor G2 chip’s post-processing allows the Pixel Fold to have a terrific camera even though its specs aren’t quite as outstanding as those of the OnePlus Open. The photographs are lifelike and detailed because they perform an excellent job of capturing proper color temperature and range.
OnePlus Open
OnePlus has what looks like an impressive camera array on the back, thanks to its Hasselblad branding. With the OnePlus Open, you have a 48MP main camera with a Sony LYT-T808 “Pixel Stacked” CMOS sensor, a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The telephoto lens is capable of 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom, and up to 120x Ultra Res zoom. On the inside of the Open, you will find a 20MP selfie camera, and there’s a 32MP selfie camera on the cover. These are certainly impressive specs for the Open in terms of cameras.
Based on our preliminary testing, the OnePlus Open produces decent photographs. Skin tones are fairly true, and the colors are brilliant without being over the top like on certain Samsung phones. While macros aren’t fantastic and portraits don’t look bad with edge detection, the sky can occasionally look blown out or washed out. The selfie cameras are ok, although they appear to use an airbrush effect by default, which I don’t particularly like.
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Google Pixel Fold Vs OnePlus Open: Software Performance
Winner: OnePLus One
Google Pixel Fold
Tensor G2 and 12GB RAM are both used in Google’s Pixel Fold. It initially has Android 13 installed, but has recently received an update to Android 14. Google has also made its applications more user-friendly on larger displays.
However, because the Pixel Fold’s inner display always defaults to a horizontal landscape orientation, many third-party apps won’t look fantastic on it. This causes many third-party programs to have black bars on the edges or to only occupy a small portion of the screen.
The Pixel Fold’s multitasking capabilities pale in comparison to those of the OnePlus Open. The OnePlus Open allows you to run more than two apps simultaneously because split-screen mode only allows for two programs.
OnePlus Open
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 16GB of RAM in the OnePlus Open are additionally speeded up by the company’s exclusive RAM-Vita technology. For added cooling and smooth operation, it also incorporates a source-focused heat dissipation system created especially for foldable.
OxygenOS 13.2, OnePlus’ modified version of Android 13.2, is installed on the OnePlus Open. Additionally, it has a specialized Open Canvas user interface, which was created to improve multi-window functionality on larger screens. launch Canvas allows you to launch up to three different windows simultaneously without being constrained by the display’s physical dimensions. Secondary windows can slide in and out of the display as needed, and active windows can be stretched and resized as necessary.
Google Pixel Fold Vs OnePlus Open: Battery Life
Winner: One Plus Open
The OnePlus Open has a powerful 4,805mAh battery, according to OnePlus. It offers decent power efficiency when combined with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, extending the phone’s battery life to at least a full day. Additionally, the OnePlus Open is compatible with 67-watt SuperVOOC charging, which enables a 42-minute charge from 0% to 100%.
On the other hand, the Google Pixel Fold is a touch less spectacular in this regard. With heavy use, the 4,821mAh battery should last for around a day. It only charges at a rate of about 30W, therefore it will take more than 90 minutes to go from 1% to 100%. The Google Pixel Fold charges wirelessly, however, neither phone supports reverse wireless charging.
Final Words…
OnePlus Open and Google Pixel Fold are both newcomers to the foldable smartphone market, but they have different strengths and weaknesses. OnePlus Open has a sleek and lightweight design, thanks to its use of cobalt molybdenum alloy and titanium alloy for the body and frame.
It also has a larger inner display with higher resolution and brightness than the Pixel Fold. However, the OnePlus Open falls short in terms of software, battery life, charging speed, and camera performance. The Pixel Fold, on the other hand, has a more refined software experience with Android 14, a slightly bigger battery with wireless charging support, and a more versatile camera system with optical zoom.
The Pixel Fold is also more expensive than the OnePlus Open, starting at $1,800 compared to $1,700 for the OnePlus Open. Therefore, the final conclusion is that the OnePlus Open is a good choice for those who value design and display quality, while the Pixel Fold is better for those who prioritize software and camera features.
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