Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Performance
91.497.0
Camera
94.996.2
Display
96.795.8
Battery
33.787.6
Build
89.792.8
Connectivity
83.389.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
80.189.7
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord 3 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has a plastic front and glass back with an aluminum frame, offering a more premium feel.
- The Nord 3's 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED display boasts a higher resolution and peak brightness of 1450 nits compared to the Flip5's 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, which reaches 1750 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Nord 3 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chipset, while the Flip5 utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with the latter generally providing superior performance.
- The Nord 3's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, whereas the Flip5 has a dual 12 MP setup, with the Nord 3 likely capturing more detail.
- The Nord 3 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Flip5's 3700 mAh, but the Flip5 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android 13, with the Nord 3 featuring OxygenOS 15 and the Flip5 using One UI 6.1.1, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
General
Release Date
2023, July 05
2023, July 26
Announced
2023, July 05
2023, July 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.7"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Resolution
1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density)
1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1240
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MC10
Adreno 740
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 3700 mAh
Charging Details
80W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 32 min
25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mmFolded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm
Weight
193.5 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front (Dragontrail Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Misty Green, Tempest Gray
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
1.13 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)
1.17 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 15
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

