PhoneLifespan

Phone (3) vs Open

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Winner

Nothing Phone (3)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 at $10.94 per month of safe use, while the Open runs out in Oct 2028 ($31.90/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3) 70 · Open 57 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nothing Phone (3) $799
Safe to buy$10.94/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20302032
OnePlus Open $900
Buy with care$31.90/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Phone (3) 70Open 90

The Open's screen is the better one — 7.82-inch 2k ltpo3 fluid amoled inner foldable (2440×2268, 426 ppi) + 6.31-inch 2k amoled cover (2484×1116, 431 ppi), both 120hz, up to 2800 nits peak.

Performance
Phone (3) 86Open 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Phone (3) 79Open 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Phone (3) 83Open 76

5,150mAh vs 4,805mAh — the Phone (3) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Phone (3) 87Open 34

The Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 — 45 months longer than the Open.

Value
Phone (3) 70Open 57

Overall value goes to the Phone (3) at $10.94 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPhone (3)Open
Price (street)$799$900
Display6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming7.82-inch 2K LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED inner foldable (2440×2268, 426 ppi) + 6.31-inch 2K AMOLED cover (2484×1116, 431 ppi), both 120Hz, up to 2800 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM12GB/16GB16GB
Storage256GB/512GB512GB
Battery5,150 mAh4,805 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless67W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto 3x
Dimensions160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mmUnfolded 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm; Folded 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm
Weight218 g239 g
Water resistanceIP68IPX4
Supported untilJul 2032Oct 2028
Phone (3) full verdict →Open full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.