PhoneLifespan

Open vs Galaxy Z Fold5

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Open edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Open 57 · Galaxy Z Fold5 54 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

OnePlus Open $900
Buy with care$31.90/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 $750
Buy with care$28.90/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Open 90Galaxy Z Fold5 70

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
Open 85Galaxy Z Fold5 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Open 79Galaxy Z Fold5 79

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

Battery
Open 76Galaxy Z Fold5 68

4,805mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Open lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Open 34Galaxy Z Fold5 31

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Open 57Galaxy Z Fold5 54

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecOpenGalaxy Z Fold5
Price (street)$900$750
Display7.82-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 peak7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM16GB12GB
Storage512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,805 mAh4,400 mAh
Charging67W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
DimensionsUnfolded 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm; Folded 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded
Weight239 g253 g
Water resistanceIPX4IPX8
Supported untilOct 2028Aug 2028

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