OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The OnePlus Nord 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Nord 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399 versus $1,100, a difference of about $701. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. OnePlus Nord 3 stands out for dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 187 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | No official rating | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1450 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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