OnePlus Open 2 vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare OnePlus Open 2 vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…
OnePlus
Open 2
$1,699
2categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
8categories won
12 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 OnePlus Open 2, outperforming on measurable specifications. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Open 2 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,700 mAh.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Open 2 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1699 vs $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.
Open 2 vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Open 2 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.82" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 2268 x 2440 | 2268 x 2440 |
| Pixel density | 426 ppi | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Open 2 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Open 2 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Open 2 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,700 mAh | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Open 2 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Titanium alloy hinge, carbon-fiber subframe, vegan leather or matte glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Open 2 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Open 2 | 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 | $1,699Winner | $1,799 |
OnePlus Open 2
The OnePlus Open 2 fixes the only shortcomings of the original Open by adding 50W wireless charging, an enormous 5,700 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and an IPX8 water rating, all while remaining under 10mm when folded.
- Display
- 7.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh
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