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Galaxy Z Fold8 vs OnePlus 13R

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung · 2026

Galaxy Z Fold8

$1649
91.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
91.8
Benchmark
Performance96/100
Camera92/100
Battery86/100
OnePlus 13R
· 2025

OnePlus 13R

$599
90.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
90.8
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera91/100
Battery98/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy Z Fold8:
  • ✓9g lighter chassis (201g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓7.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy OnePlus 13R:
  • ✓$1050 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $1649)
  • ✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+1,200 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationGalaxy Z Fold8OnePlus 13R
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size7.6"6.78"
Resolution & Density2448 x 1848 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~404 ppi) (404 ppi)2780x1264 (450 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1525 nits (measured)4,500 nits peak
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 / Flex TitaniumScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 17, One UI 9 (7 major OS updates) 17Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB12 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage SpeedUFS 4.xHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", OIS, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX906
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)2 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide)8 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
8K@30fps4K@30/60/120fps1080p@240fpsgyro-EISOIS
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@30/60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide)16 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsUnfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm, Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm162.9 x 75 x 8.5 mm
Weight201 g210 g
Build MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) folded, plastic front unfolded, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (dual active)Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP48 dust and water resistantIP65
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity4,800 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast charging80W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging20W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB-C 2.0
NFCYes (Samsung Pay Visa, MasterCard certified)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1649$599
Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy Z Fold8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 91.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy Z Fold8 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) architecture and verified 92/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy Z Fold8:
Higher overall BeastScore: 91.8 vs top rival 90.8 · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB
When to buy OnePlus 13R:
Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,200 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 45W
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy Z Fold8 vs OnePlus 13R

Which phone is better: Galaxy Z Fold8 or OnePlus 13R?

Galaxy Z Fold8 leads with an overall BeastScore of 91.8/100 compared to OnePlus 13R (90.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 91.8 vs top rival 90.8 and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy Z Fold8 and OnePlus 13R?

Galaxy Z Fold8 is equipped with a 7.6-inch display and 4800 mAh battery, while OnePlus 13R features a 6.78-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy Z Fold8 and OnePlus 13R?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 92/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus 13R scores 91/100.

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