OnePlus Open vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare OnePlus Open vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 48MP vs 50MP camera, 4805mAh vs…
OnePlus
Open
$1,699
1categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
14categories won
7 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, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Open if its lower retail price 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.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Open 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 vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Open | 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 | 2800 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Open | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,590,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5280 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Open | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Open | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,805 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Open | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 239 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Build | Proprietary cobalt-molybdenum alloy frame, carbon fiber support, Ceramic Guard outer glass, matte glass or vegan leather back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Open | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Open | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | 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
The OnePlus Open disrupted the foldable smartphone arena with a virtually invisible display crease, featherlight 239g chassis, groundbreaking Sony LYTIA Pixel Stacked sensor, 3x periscope telephoto, and game-changing Open Canvas multi-tasking.
- Display
- 7.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,805mAh
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