The upcoming OnePlus Open 2 could be a great threat to the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Here’s how to
The OnePlus Open 2 is a really interesting foldable that is right around the bend, according to the rumor mill.
Although OnePlus is a relatively new player in the foldable phone market, its initial effort was outstanding, and it ended up producing one of the top foldable phones in 2023 (which also stands up rather well in 2024).
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was one of the phones from this year that fell short of the OnePlus Open in most of categories and continued to be the arguably worst foldable. Even if it was better than its predecessor, the Samsung foldable phone was far less competitive than the OnePlus phone.
The next OnePlus Open 2 appears to be an even more radical gadget that may further distance itself from Samsung.
What is the difference between the two phones?
Disparities between the OnePlus Open 2 and Galaxy Z Fold 6:
Design and Size
The general consensus is that the OnePlus Open 2 will be a considerably thinner foldable, perhaps measuring about 9mm, despite the lack of specifics. That would put it on par with even top smartphones in terms of thickness, making it one of the thinnest foldables on the market.
In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12.1 mm thick and the OnePlus Open is about 11.9 mm when folded. Amazing!
Apart from the obvious—that it will be a stylish folding phone—we don’t know much else about the OnePlus Open 2. We anticipate that the OnePlus Open 2 will feature a crease-free display, which will be a pleasant experience based on our experience with the original OnePlus smartphone.
Another advantage of the reduced footprint might be that it results in less weight.
Additionally, OnePlus is reportedly improving the water and dust resistance of its next foldable phone. There is undoubtedly space for development as the first OnePlus Open was simply an IPX4 device with minimal water resistance.
In contrast to its predecessor, which “suffered” from this peculiarity, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 debuted a zero-wedge design. The Galaxy Z Fold 6, which weighs only 239 grams and is made of Armor Aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2, has a similar design to the majority of other Samsung foldables. However, the Samsung foldable phone has a thickness of 12.1 mm.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has IP48 water and dust resistance. This indicates that it is shielded against dust particles greater than 1 mm and water immersion.
Lastly, although the OnePlus Open 2 will hardly support a S Pen stylus, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will.
Display Differences
We anticipate that the OnePlus Open 2 will maintain the Open’s display dimensions. A 7.8-inch external display and a 6.3-inch external screen, both OLED panels with dynamic refresh rate, HDR compatibility, and high peak brightness, are thus probably going to be there. It’s unlikely that there will be a display crease inside.
The OnePlus Open 2 may or may not include the local refresh rate technology that the OnePlus 13 will have. It’s possible that this display technology may improve user experience and result in considerable energy savings.
The internal 7.6-inch screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a more squarish aspect ratio than that of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The phone’s 6.3-inch AMOLED outside screen has an aspect ratio of 22.1:9. The dynamic refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz on both display panels guarantees an extremely smooth experience. This is a wrinkle in the display.
Software and Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the first 3nm chipset for Android handsets, will be included with the OnePlus Open 2. This will surely have a significant impact on the foldable phone’s overall performance and energy efficiency, making it one of the most potent foldables available right now.
The amount of RAM that OnePlus will include in the smartphone is unknown, but we assume that it will include 16GB in the entry-level 256GB or 512GB storage model and up to 24GB in the top storage model with 1TB of memory.
OxygenOS 15, which is based on Android 15, is likely to be pre-installed on the OnePlus Open 2. It will have new AI functions, a redesigned look, and other features. Go here to learn more about all the new features.
Depending on when the OnePlus Open 2 is released, support is anticipated to last at least until 2029.
In the meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ticks and clicks. It is found in several flagship phones, like as the Galaxy S24 series, and was the best processor available for the 2023 crop of Android handsets.
Although 512GB and 1TB models are also available, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Camera
According to reports, the OnePlus Open 2 may have to use the same Hasselblad-powered camera configuration as the first OnePlus Open, which consists of a 64MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom, a 48MP Sony LYTIA-T808 primary camera, and a 48MP ultrawide.
The OnePlus Open 2 was reportedly supposed to include a quad-camera configuration, but it turned out to be too thick for the next ultra-thin foldable phone. This probably made it necessary to employ the OnePlus Open’s original camera configuration. Naturally, we anticipate advancements in the software domain.
In addition to a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS), the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also has a 10MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, OIS, and 3x optical zoom, as well as a newly designed 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture that could improve low-light performance.
But this arrangement might sound familiar. A similar setup has been employed by Samsung with the Galaxy Z Fold 4. However, we anticipate that software updates—which Samsung frequently employs to improve performance—will bring perhaps the most improvements this year. The whole impact of these modifications has not yet been tested.
Battery Life and Charging
The ultra-thin OnePlus Open 2 is said to have a bigger battery than its predecessor, which defies common sense. Although the phone is less than a centimeter thick, we may anticipate a battery of between 5,500 and 6,000 mAh.
The comparatively new lithium-silicon battery technology, which permits a far higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries, will be responsible for this. We can only speculate about the foldable phone’s possible battery life because of its bigger battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite.
In contrast, the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s very little 4,400mAh battery didn’t provide particularly impressive battery life. Although it performed admirably in comparison to the first OnePlus Open, the second iteration of the OnePlus foldable is probably going to outperform it.
We anticipate that the OnePlus Open 2 will have extremely quick wired charging, probably at least 67W or perhaps more, which might allow it to charge from 0% to 100% in around 30 minutes. We don’t anticipate wireless charging built-in, although OnePlus may still include a charger in the package.
Fast wireless, reverse wireless, and 25W wired charging were all included with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Specs Comparison
An early comparison of the unofficial OnePlus Open 2 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 specifications is shown in the table below:
Summary
Although the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is an excellent foldable, it appears like OnePlus will surpass its more well-known competitor in the majority of crucial aspects, including design, performance, and battery life.
We anticipate that the OnePlus Open 2 will be less expensive than the Samsung foldable phone and may even prove to be a better deal.
If anything, the possible competition in the foldable phone market excites us.