OnePlus Open vs Galaxy Z Fold 5 - Ultimate Comparison! 

The OnePlus Open is too good and exactly what I've been waiting for in a foldable phone. What do you guys think?

I have to say that all the reviewers just use a foldable for a couple of weeks and move on, but they are such a new way to use a phone it's only after months you really appreciate what you can do and how it will fit in your life. I know they all like to hate the thin screen on the Fold 5 but if you use it for a few months it is just so lovely to have a smaller easy to reach screen. It also makes it so lovely to hold in your hand when folded up. I was so worried it would be a problem before I got the fold 5 but I simply love it. I don't want to have a wide phone in my pocket or hand any more. Just my opinion anyway.

I am surprised you barely mention one plus open new split screen and multitasking UI, which is what we have been waiting for on foldables. It makes you want to use the phone more…. Most of the comparison is focused on cameras.

What stand are you using at the end of the video 11:31? Thanks.

you should have shown off the multitasking feature more, it'd be the stand out feature of the device as it's quite unique and creative

I've owned every Samsung Fold. When I bought my OPPO Find N2...I never touched my Fold 5 again. But because of the Chinese ROM, I was super excited about the OnePlus Open and bought it within minutes of the release ending. I hate the form factor of the Fold but that's me. Not everyone agrees. That's the great thing about companies releasing their own formula. Something for everyone.

Thanks for the review. I have a fold 4 and wanted to update to a 5 but it wasn't a big enough jump. After this review I'll wait til the fold 6

May I ask what wallpaper that is on the OnePlus? Thank you.

Do you get VoLTE on the OP in Canada? I couldn't get it to work on my OP11

I like that the outer screen mimics inner screen. Its easier on muscle memory and quick peripheral vision to just go right to the click you want to make without thinking.

OnePlus came out swing hard with this fold. I'm actually going to order one next week. They won me over this time and I'm very impressed

What stand were you using to hold the Fold 5 on your desk?

1:38 so much hate for the narrow outer screen of the Z Fold 5, but as someone who doesn't have large hands, it is a godsend compared to a lot of other devices. Coming from a pixel 6, I haven't been this excited for a phone since the HTC M7 with BoomSound speakers

Buena comparativa! Los dos están bien. Pero prefiero el Fold 5 por ecosistema Samsung, Buds Pro, Watch 6, Dex, S-pen, Fotografía, Software y la pantalla exterior, para las cosas básicas, me es suficiente. Un saludo desde Barcelona Spain.

I was torn between the Open, Fold 5, or iPhone Pro. Thank you for this informative video. Your video really leveled the Opens' camera. Other video had it destroying everything that folds. Dex and the S-Pen are used almost daily by me for work. I subscribed to your videos and keep up the great work.

My boy MM always bringing great reviews with that Canadian touch....great work. Put my pre-order in for the Open this moring.

I’m confused like when u open up to bigger display will the aspect ratio of videos changes like tab ?? Or it will be surrounded by black edges ? Is aspect ratio is modifiable

If my goal is to use the outer display, I'll just buy a slab phone. I LOVE how compact the Fold5 is.

I really like my Fold 5 and don't think i would give it up for the Open

What is the phone stand used in the video that seemed to auto open and close ?

One plus open supports a stylus on the outside and inner screen now. Im glad you were honest on the camera comparison.

I enjoy my samsung fold for 3 reasons, software, ecosystem, and size. The UI is just packed full of useful features, the Samsung ecosystem is the closest i can get to the Apple ecosystem and the more narrow outer screen is what i prefer.

You totally overlooked the multi screen infinity feature as if it shares the same as Samsung. And the speakers, fast charge, etc

Do we get recording in one plus open? Without announcement of “this call is now being recorded”?

Is there an "always on" function on the oneplus open? I had that feature two phones ago but not on my current device and I miss it big style.

I love the form factor of the z fold my personal opinion

The stylus connection option is there in the setup menu. The trouble is the stylus is available only in China. Check with the OPPO distributor whether they have bothered to import together or not. Cheers!

Hi. Can the oneplus open be used with an external display like a dex for samsung? Thanks!

Review I was waiting for , thanks 👍

The honor magic vs2 looks to be the perfect foldable phone in my opinion, only drawback is having to wait for a global launch.

I have a question please! Can we visualize two pages on the oneplus open, i mean exactly as if I read a book. because on the Samsung fold we can't have that

When watching videos when opened, does the video size is the same as watching when closed on landscape?

As a Z Fold 5 owner who came from a Note 20 Ultra 5G, let me say definitively that the smaller size of the phone when its folded and the smaller cover screen are both reasons to buy the phone and are NOT hindrances in anyway. And don't be fooled by the battery, it will last the average person easily all day. Glad to see competition in the folding phone arena, but larger cover screens are not more productive or better and kind of, in my opinion, defeat the purpose of having a fold-able phone. If I need a larger screen, I'll unfold the phone. Great comparison though.

I always enjoy how objective your reviews are (and thanks for including call quality!). I really like that OnePlus Open, and if I were in the market for a foldable it would be my choice (even with the lack of Dex support). That is, until you review an even better foldable next week. 😁

I want know where do u find the mobile stand thats so cool which is automatic..plz share the link..i want to buy that mobile stand

You pointed out everything I was thinking off in regards to the OnePlus, great video

I really need to upgrade my phone and since I've had 4 Galaxy phones in a row, I was about to go with the Fold 5. The Open has really blown me away though. The hardware and software look very fleshed out. I've never had a Oneplus phone but I think I've gotta give them a shot with this one

having the camera shown on the screen has never been a bad thing for me personally. i've never liked under screen cameras and even when OP did the pop out camera on the OP7 i felt like that was a better design.

Hold on! What stand was that on the desk for the phone which automatically opened and closed?

excellent review. wondering where is your phone stand from?

I own a z fold 5 i wish it would have looked like this with a built in pen. Only reason i choose samsung is because of the software. Samsung is way better optimized and has dex, and a pen water resistant. Other then that im not interested in the oneplus software.

Personally love the narrow front display. Just super convenient and comfortable to use. You want something huge… just open it. The only thing Samsung would have to do to perfect the fold would be to bring the Ultra cameras to it.

Great and informative review. Thank you. I think I know what I want, a Open size like Fold. Hopefully that will be Fold 6.

any problems with inner screen with lines?? i have oneplus open its 1 day old i've searched online for other people that have oneplus open they have 2 lines on there inner screen

Although better design but without Dex and S Pen I would still opt for my Fold 5. Game changer

If there's anything I've learned over the years, is that the hardware is only as good as it's software. If OnePlus can refine their software a bit, i think it can be a better alternative to Samsung, but right now it looks like it'll be a "just ok" phone. We'll have to see.

What's the stand at 11:32? That looks awesome! I've been curious about Dex since Samsung tablets have this as well.

Hey Matt, what's the anime you were playing when doing the inner screen comparison?

I think the Samsung found a working formula so they are just trying to polish it. I don’t think they are lazy they just are focusing on the smaller things for a seamless experience

I absolutely love my Fold5, been a fold user for years. However... This design is getting extremely boring. I'm glad that there is competition, hopefully it'll spark some new innovation on the Samsung side. Gonna skip out on the OnePlus (for now)... Reasons: first gen device, no wireless charging, not ipx8, and software limitations. But that form factor is sexy.

How does the colour effect the weight?

Do u guys think they beed making the screen so small to open the door to make the fold ultra with the bigger outer display and the s pen silo like they do with the s series

At least for me, The fold 5 outside screen is perfect! And how it fits in the pocket... very very comfortable!

I think the z fold 5 has a perfect front screen because it actually makes me wana open it seem like all other folds have a bigger screen n to seem i would never open it but thats my opinion

My country in SEA region there’s tons foldable phone to choose from Xiaomi mix fold 3, Honor magic vs2, oppo find N3, Huawei mate X3, vivo x fold 2 & Samsung z fold 5. One Ive use right now is honor magic vs2 along side with oppo find x7 ultra.

Awesome video, but i gotta say i don't understand the complaints about the fold4 screen being to small to actually do anything. How? I have no problem with it, do i wish it was as big as a normal display? Yeah sure, but i can still text just fine on it. Is it because im using a different keyboard and the Samsung one sucks for this screen size? I use SwiftKey and I have no issues typing

You can say one plus has learned from samsung and the feedback from millions of users, hence their design improvements. One thing that favours Samsung is, its folds are tried and tested. The quality factor and reliability of the folds Is proven. I'm writing this on my Z fold 3.

Man this OnePlus Open looks amazing, and I'm jealous as an iPhone user. My only concern right now is the durability, especially after Mr. Mobile's first unit had condensation inside the camera housing, and MKBHD's unit developed dead pixels for seemingly no reason in a couple weeks.

Does it have a secure folder like the Galaxy

Does it have 2 imei for 2 different phone lines?

I really, really hope Sammy is paying attention. I love the Fold 5 and honestly have gotten used to the form factor and it's actually great to use. But man, make it wider, stick the pen inside, and you've got a winner. The Open's issues (while I actually really like the form factor) and misses don't make me want to switch...

Thank you for an unbiased review. I have the Z Fold 5 and couldn't be happier. I actually appreciate the slimmer outer screen. I don't have any issues using it to send a text or scroll through my feed. The larger inner screen was literally made to handle everything else. Your points about app optimization and camera quality, not too mention Samsung's more developed ecosystem, (I have the watch, buds and tablet plus I've e been a Note user since the first Note), the S Pen stylus support, DeX, prolonged software support and the insane incentives offered when u pre-order, ( I was given $1,000 off the Fold 5 for my S22 Ultra), are all reasons the Fold 5 is a much better all around phone, in my humble opinion.

8:34 you forgot to mention the OnePlus Open has a new way to multitask / interact with multiple apps

Been using Sammys Fold since the 2, one thing i can say is if your liking the OnePlus, wait until the 2nd version......1st versions always seem to have bugs, the 2nd version of the Fold was so much better than the first.

Awesome comparison. I learned that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 camera is as phenomenal as the OnePlus Open despite how the latter is marketed by having better sensors and colorimetry. Nonetheless, I gave the credit to OnePlus for how well designed the Open is.

Yeah the Samsung front screen is not as big but all in all i would rather have the fold 5 then the one plus. Also one plus used Oppo's foldable it's not really a first gen product from one plus by any means

Is there a stylus for it?

Is it true the Oneplus Open is not compatible with Canada's 5G network?

The Open is soooo dope. such a good phone

I personally love the size of cover screen on my fold 5. Never understood the hate. Gives me vibes of vertu times. The moment they make it wider, I am off from fold. Literally the only phone (plus some Sony midranges) that is comfortable to hold in hand.

question for canadians.. im using FIDO mobile... when i buy a oneplus open is it compatible?

I'm annoyed by that narrow screen on the Fold, but love the One Ui. If there was OnePlus Open on OneUi I would buy one

I had enough experience with my previous Fold 4. I think this is the correct time for me to try another foldable phone. This Oneplus/Oppo came out at the right time, allowing me to adopt a new system.

I am going to trade my s23 ultra for this phone. This is a game changer with the outter display being wider and being able text better and better on the go. Hopefully samsung next year wont be lazy. 😂

Holly-molly OnePlus Open sound great! Nice first video without boxy-box on the back of the phone. It's looks really great, interesting what would be the price of it! Thanks for the video!

Bro, May I know in which camera you are shooting the video ? Anyone

OnePlus just single-handedly improved the foldable category overall. That is one great piece of tech there!

If Samsung doesn't fix up and make the Fold 6 have this samenform factor then im moving to OnePlus. Been waiting a long time for a folding phone with good Software. Samsung finally has competition.

Great comparison thanks

Matthew just killing it!

Foldables are not my thing but it's nice to see more options for those who like them. Kind of surprising to see the OP shooting 4k video with the front facing camera.

OnePlus fold seems to be the best foldable out there.

I don't know I like the small screen on the fold. I like how when it's folded it feels small in my hand

Serious question: why is the lack of wireless charging disappointing? I don't see how plugging a phone is an inconvenience. It's not like you don't have to get up and place the phone on a wireless charger. I don't see the big deal. Thoughts?

all these tech influencers ranting and raving about this phone still won't use it at their daily driver 💀

Hey Mat, nice video! But I've noticed you're getting so thin, are you doing ok?

Canada has 2 foldables now! The Samsung's and the Motorola RAZR line.

Z fold 5 design is still the best. The outer screen is on point. You can use it with one hand, unlike any other fold phone. Yes, it's narrow, but you'll get the use of it.

You've made me have second thoughts about getting the Z Fold 5, not because I prefer the OnePlus, but it's the size of the Z Fold 5 😂. I was playing around with the Fold in the shop and I liked how the phone is slim when it's folded, how it feels in my hands, because I don't want a huge phone like the S23 Ultra, but you've made me think about how "unproductive" the slimmer screen is, I might end up waiting for the S24 plus

What is the stand You use? 😊

I liked this device so much❤❤. Camera is also not bad. Most wow factor is broader outer display, better inside selfie cam which makes my zoom calls much better and software is amazing man also the speaker। I am going to purchase this in exchange of S23 for sure.

As a Samsung fan, I agree with that the Folds cover display is probably the worst out of all of the foldables. If Samsung ever decides to change it up, I might consider buying a foldable cause I'm kinda stuck with Samsungs phones. I prefer One UI THAT much over any other android skin that I do not want to move away from their devices

I disagree with you saying that the Z Fold 5 is an inferior experience. The smaller cover display is more ergonomic and feels better in the hand, and it encourages you to use the inner display which is still better on the Samsung coupled with the software. The purpose of a foldable is to use the inner display. So, if you are more interested in a larger outer display, just go get yourself a regular smartphone, that's all I can say to all the RU-vidrs who are very keen on the larger outer display aspect.

this or honor magic V2?

I actually love the small cover screen for fold 5, i am a minimalist like that

Great review/comparison. I agree; the main reason I ditched the Galaxy Fold 4 was the aspect ratio of the front display. Otherwise, it was above average, though still handicapped by not having premium cameras and also the relatively small battery. The front display was a major deal-breaker. I can live with 60Hz or 1080p, but that front aspect ratio sucked beyond any known sucking thing. I hoped the Fold 5 would rectify that design flaw, but Samsung went one more year with that design. Every other fold has a better front display, so the Fold 5 is last for me. The OnePlus went to number one for us in the West.

Personally i like the skinnier display of the galaxy, feels more one handable

Could you put the Samsung ui on the one plus?

Great video, really informative. thanks to this im fully decided to go with the oneplus

People that complain about the fold 5 outer screen being too narrow have completely missed the point of a big foldable phone. When closed it's supposed to be perfectly one hand friendly, thin, narrow, feel like a small phone in your pocket, use for quick stuff while you are walking without worrying too much about having to grip it. When you need a bigger screen, you open the phone. And when you do that, you get a perfect productivity-focused aspect ratio. Perfect for browsing the web, for PDF reading and signing, etc. Having a big "normal" outer screen will just make it so that it is not one handable anymore, harder to grip while on the go, bigger in the pocket and when you open it you get a widescreen display: something that's less multitasking friendly and less work (PDF etc) friendly, and more entertainment focused. Even when you have them side by side in the video you can clearly see how much more compact and "small phone vibes" the Fold5 gives. And that's what makes it amazing: it's a huge screen that feels like a very small portable phone when closed. That's the magic of it. I don't want an S23 Ultra that opens to two S23 Ultras. I want a small pocketeable one handed compact phone that opens into a huge canvas + pen when needed. Seeing as all other brands are trying the "normal big two handed phone that can open up to get even bigger" idea I actually hope that Samsung sticks with their idea of a "work tablet that fits in your pocket and you can use it on the go as a very small and portable work machine. Big when you need it, super small when you don't". Also any phone that comes out without S-Pen or similar support is an instant skip for me. As an ex-Note user, S-Pen is a must for me.