OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 is the cheaper of the two at $299 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,501. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. OnePlus Nord CE 3 stands out for 67w fast charging at an affordable price, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. 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 CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 239 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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