Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OPPO Find N2

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 launched last month, while the OPPO Find N2 has been around since late last year. The OPPO Find N3 is actually right around the corner, it would seem, as it’s expected to launch earlier this year. In any case, until that happens, we’re left with these two phones. The OPPO Find N2 is still immensely compelling. It is quite different than the Galaxy Z Fold 5, though. That’s why we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OPPO Find N2 in this article.

We’ll first list their specifications, and will then move to compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio. There’s a lot to talk about, as they really are different in many ways. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

Specs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 & OPPO Find N2, respectively

– Screen size (main):
7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (120Hz, HDR10+, 1,750 nits)
7.1-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED (120Hz, HDR10+, 1,550 nits)
– Screen Size (cover):
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz)
5.54-inch AMOLED (120Hz)
– Display resolution (main):
1812 x 2176
1792 x 1920
– Display resolution (cover):
2316 x 904
2120 x 1080
– SoC:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
– RAM:
12GB (LPDDR5X)
12GB/16GB (LPDDR5)
– Storage:
256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)
256GB/512GB (UFS 3.1)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF OIS), 12MP (ultrawide, 123-degree FoV), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom)
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, OIS), 48MP (ultrawide, 115-degree FoV), 32MP (telephoto, 2x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
4MP (under display, main display, f/1.8 aperture), 10MP (cover display, f/2.2 aperture)
32MP (main and cover display, f/2.4 aperture)
– Battery:
4,400mAh
4,520mAh
– Charging:
25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (no charger)
67W wired, 10W reverse wired (charger included)
– Dimensions (unfolded):
154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1mm
132.2 x 140.5 x 7.4mm
– Dimensions (folded):
154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4mm
132.2 x 72.6 x 14.6mm
– Weight:
253 grams
233/237 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3
– Security:
Side-facing fingerprint scanner
– OS:
Android 13 with One UI
Android with ColorOS 13
– Price:
$1,799
CNY7,999 ($1,152)
– Buy:
Samsung
OPPO (China only)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OPPO Find N2: Design

Both of these phones are book-style foldables, that’s true. They are taking different approaches to that form factor, though. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is considerably taller, and narrower. When folded, its cover display is really narrower, many would say too narrow. When unfolded, it almost has a square aspect ratio. The OPPO Find N2 has smaller displays in comparison., but its cover display has a more regular aspect ratio, it’s easier to type on, despite the size. When unfolded, the OPPO Find N2 leans towards a horizontal layout.

The two phones do feel considerably different to hold and use. They both do fold flat, while the OPPO Find N2’s crease is considerably less noticeable. The Galaxy Z Fold 5’s is not only more visible, but you’ll also feel it a lot easier (under your finger) than the Find N2’s display crease. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is taller and narrower than the Find N2. It is thinner than the Find N2, though, while being around 20 grams heavier.

Both devices have a centered display camera hole on the cover display. The bezels around that display are quite thin. On the inner display, the Find N2 does have a display camera hole too, in the top-left corner, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 hides its camera under the display. Both have three cameras on the back, though their designs are different. The devices are made out of metal and glass.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is IPX8 certified for water resistance, while the Find N2 is not. Both do offer stylus support, and both feel great to fold and unfold. They’re also very easy to unfold due to their designs, and that’s something we appreciate, as it’s not something we can say for all book-style foldables.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OPPO Find N2: Display

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 includes a 7.6-inch 1812 x 2176 main display. That is a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR10+ content. It has a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. The cover display on the phone measures 6.2 inches, and it offers a resolution of 2316 x 904. That is also a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, but it’s not foldable, of course. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, and it’s protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

The OPPO Find N2, on the other hand, features a 7.1-inch main display. That is a Foldable LTPO AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1782 x 1920. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1,550 nits. The cover display on the phone measures 5.54 inches, and it’s an AMOLED panel. That display offers a 120Hz refresh rate, and it has a resolution of 2120 x 1080. It has a peak brightness of 1,350 nits, and it’s protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus.

All displays here are great, and each of the two phones has its advantages. The Find N2 has a much less noticeable crease on the main panel, and some people will prefer the more horizontal aspect ratio here. It also has a better aspect ratio on the cover panel. The main display on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 does get a bit brighter, and some people will prefer the under-display camera on that panel, for aesthetic purposes. All displays offer nice, vivid colors, and deep blacks. They also have good viewing angles, and good touch response.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OPPO Find N2: Performance

Samsung’s foldable is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy SoC. That is basically an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. The phone includes 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.0 flash storage. The OPPO Find N2, on the flip side, is fueled by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. It also includes up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 flash storage. Neither phone offers storage expansion, by the way.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 does have the advantage of having more powerful hardware, but not many people will notice that. The OPPO Find N2 is also quite powerful, and it’s really well optimized. You may notice that the Galaxy Z Fold 5 opens some apps slightly faster, though the difference is negligible. They both can run the most demanding games out there, but that’s where you may see the advantage of the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s hardware.

During day-to-day use, for regular tasks, the differences are basically not noticeable. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 still doesn’t have the most fluid animations out there, but it does run very smoothly, as does the OPPO Find N2. If you’re looking for something more future-proof, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the better choice. Not only does it have better hardware, but it will also get software updates for longer.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OPPO Find N2: Battery

A 4,400mAh battery sits on the inside of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, while a 4,520mAh unit can be found inside the OPPO Find N2. Not only does the Find N2 has a larger battery, but it also has smaller displays. That has to mean it has better battery life too, right? Well, in this case, it does. The OPPO Find N2 did offer better battery life for us. Your mileage may vary, though, of course, as there are two displays here to think of, in addition to different usage scenarios, different apps that will be in use, different usage habits, and so on.

We managed to get around 7.5 hours of screen-on-time on the OPPO Find N2, at times even 8 hours of screen-on-time. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 did fly under the 7-hour screen-on-time mark most of the time. Based on our experience, the Find N2 does offer better battery life. Do note that we played games only for testing purposes, not during regular days. The two phones were used for pretty much everything else, though.

When it comes to charging, the OPPO Find N2 shames the Galaxy Z Fold 5 when it comes to charging speed. It does not support wireless charging, though. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 supports 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The OPPO Find N2 offers support for 67W wired, and 10W reverse wired charging. The Find N2 can be fully charged in around 40 minutes, while it takes the Galaxy Z Fold 5 half an hour to reach 50%. It can reach a full charge in almost an hour and a half. Another thing worth noting is that the Find N2 includes a charger in the box, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 does not.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs OPPO Find N2: Cameras

Both of these phones have three cameras on the back, and one on each of its displays. A 50-megapixel main camera sits on the Galaxy Z Fold 5, in addition to a 10-megapixel telephoto shooter (3x optical zoom), and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (123-degree FoV). The OPPO Find N2, on the other hand, has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit (115-degree FoV), and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera (2x optical zoom).

Having said that, the shots these two phones provide are somewhat different. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 does a really good job during the day, with detailed and sharp images. They do tend to be a bit oversaturated at times, though, and in general, are not really closer to real life. The OPPO Find N2 is a bit closer to that mark, while it also manages to keep the images sharp and detailed. It also provides moodier images in low light.

In low light, both phones do a good job. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 does provide brighter low light shots, and both phones can fire up night mode on their own. Ultrawide cameras are good on both, though we prefer the OPPO Find N2’s, despite its narrower FoV. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 easily wins in the telephoto camera department.

Audio

Both of these smartphones have stereo speakers, and those speakers are good on both. They’re loud enough, and also detailed enough. On top of that, they’re well-balanced. The Galaxy Z Fold 5’s speakers are a bit louder, though, if that’s something you care about.

Neither phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack. So, if you’d like to connect your wired headphones, you’ll need to use a Type-C port that is present on both phones. Bluetooth 5.3 is also supported on both, by the way.