Google Pixel Fold vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Google Pixel Fold vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 48MP vs 50MP camera, 4821mAh vs…
Pixel Fold
$1,799
1categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
16categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Google Pixel Fold, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Pixel Fold leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel Fold if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Pixel Fold wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $1799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel Fold vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel Fold | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.6" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1840 x 2208 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 378 ppi | 424 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1450 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel Fold | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 5 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel Fold | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 10.8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 9.5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel Fold | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,821 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel Fold | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 283 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 12.1 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Polished stainless steel hinge and frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner screen | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel Fold | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel Fold | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,799 | $1,799 |
Google Pixel Fold
The Google Pixel Fold redefined foldable ergonomics with its wide, passport-sized 5.8-inch cover screen, fluid 7.6-inch inner canvas, 5x optical periscope zoom, and IPX8 water resistance.
- Display
- 7.6"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,821mAh
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh