Head to head
OnePlus Open vs iPhone 17 Pro
They split the 12 rankable specs evenly, so cost decides it: iPhone 17 Pro costs $700 less.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Your devices
Straight answer
Overall: 6 to 6
Tied overall. iPhone 17 Pro is cheaper.
- The 12 rankable overall specs split 6 to 6.
- Saves $700 at list price.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Trips:OnePlus Open · NoTrips:iPhone 17 Pro · No
- Trips:OnePlus Open · NoTrips:iPhone 17 Pro · No
- Clear:OnePlus Open · Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter includ…Trips:iPhone 17 Pro · No
- Trips:OnePlus Open · 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years se…Clear:iPhone 17 Pro · 5+ years estimated
- Trips:OnePlus Open · IPX4 splash resistantClear:iPhone 17 Pro · IP68 (up to 6m for 30 mins)
- Trips:OnePlus Open · NoTrips:iPhone 17 Pro · No
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
OnePlus
239 g (8.43 oz)
Apple
204 g (7.20 oz)
Size
OnePlus
7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded)
Apple
6.3 inches
Chipset≠
OnePlus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Apple
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
RAM
OnePlus
16 GB LPDDR5X
Apple
12 GB
Max optical zoom
OnePlus
3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom)
Apple
5x optical zoom (up to 25x digital zoom)
Capacity
OnePlus
4,805 mAh
Apple
3,650 mAh
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
OnePlus: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Apple: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
leads 1-0| Dimensions | Unfolded: 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm / Folded: 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm | 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 239 g (8.43 oz) | 204 g (7.20 oz) (wins this row: lower) |
| Build | Aerospace-grade titanium alloy, carbon fiber hinge, glass or vegan leather back | Grade 5 Titanium frame with textured matte glass back |
| Water / dust rating | IPX4 splash resistant | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Stylus | No | No |
Display
leads 3-1| Type | Main: 7.82" Flexi-fluid LTPO3 AMOLED / Cover: 6.31" LTPO3 Super Fluid AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 7.82 inches unfolded (6.31 inches folded) (wins this row: higher) | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | Main: 2440 × 2268 (426 ppi) / Cover: 2484 × 1116 (431 ppi) | 2622 × 1206 (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | 426 ppi main / 431 ppi cover | 460 ppi (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz (1–120Hz dynamic LTPO3 on both displays) | 120 Hz (1–120Hz ProMotion) |
| Peak brightness | 2,800 nits peak on both displays / 1,400 nits HBM | 3,000 nits outdoor peak / 1,000 nits typical (wins this row: higher) |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Protection | Ultra Thin Glass (main) / Ceramic Guard (cover) | Ceramic Shield (latest generation) |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes (Always-on display) |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | OxygenOS 14 (Android 14) | iOS 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 4 major Android OS updates & 5 years security patches | 5+ years estimated (typically 6-7 years) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715/A710 + 3× Cortex-A510) | 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | 6-core Apple GPU with hardware ray tracing |
Memory
leads 2-0| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X (wins this row: higher) | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB UFS 4.0 (wins this row: higher) | 128 GB |
| Storage options | 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
6 differences| Main | 48 MP Sony LYT-T808 (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.43", OIS) | 48 MP Fusion (f/1.78, 24mm, second-gen sensor-shift OIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 48 MP (f/2.2, 14mm, 114° FOV, 3.5cm macro) | 48 MP (f/2.2, 13mm, 120° FOV, hybrid Focus Pixels) |
| Telephoto | 64 MP OmniVision periscope (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x optical, 6x in-sensor, OIS) (wins this row: higher) | 48 MP 5x Telephoto (f/2.8, 120mm, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift OIS) |
| Max optical zoom | 3x optical zoom (6x in-sensor zoom) | 5x optical zoom (up to 25x digital zoom) (wins this row: higher) |
| Stabilization | OIS on main camera and 3x periscope telephoto | 3D sensor-shift OIS on main and 5x telephoto cameras |
| Video | 4K at 30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR at 4K 30fps | 4K at 24/25/30/60/120 fps Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes LOG, Spatial Video |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | Inner: 20 MP / Cover: 32 MP (both 4K video capable) | 24 MP TrueDepth with Center Stage (f/1.9, autofocus) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K at 30 fps (cover and inner cameras) | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps Dolby Vision HDR |
Battery & charging
leads 2-0| Capacity | 4,805 mAh (wins this row: higher) | 3,650 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (1–100% in ~42 mins) | Fast charging up to 50% in 30 min with 20W+ adapter |
| Wireless charging | No | 25W MagSafe / 15W Qi2 |
| Reverse wireless | No | 4.5W reverse wired charging via USB-C |
| Charger in box | Yes (67W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter included in US) (wins this row: has it) | No |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Spatial Audio triple Reality speakers with Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers with Spatial Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
6 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave in US) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be ready) | Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1 wireless chip |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (Apple Pay) |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (DisplayPort video out) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps, DisplayPort out) |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (or 1 SIM + eSIM) | Dual eSIM (US model, no physical SIM tray) |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock | Face ID (TrueDepth camera) |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | Alert Slider (Ring/Vibrate/Silent) | Action Button, Camera Control button with tactile force sensor |
| Standout features | Open Canvas split-screen multitasking, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Alert Slider, 67W fast charging | Apple Intelligence, Camera Control button, Action button, Apple N1 wireless chip, Second-gen UWB, Dynamic Island, Satellite Emergency SOS |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
OnePlus Open
Flagship book-style foldable featuring dual 120Hz LTPO 3.0 displays, Hasselblad camera system, and Open Canvas multitasking.
- Best-in-class Open Canvas multitasking software
- Near-invisible crease and lightweight thin foldable design
- High-tier Hasselblad triple camera array with 3x periscope
What you give up
- No wireless charging support
- IPX4 water resistance rating is splash-only
Pick this one if
iPhone 17 Pro
6.3-inch iPhone 17 Pro with A19 Pro chip, 48MP triple camera system, ProMotion 120Hz display, and titanium enclosure.
- A19 Pro performance and efficiency in a compact 6.3-inch frame
- All-48MP camera system with 5x optical tetraprism telephoto
- ProMotion 120Hz LTPO display with 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness
What you give up
- Base model starts at 128GB storage
- Slightly thicker 8.75mm profile than standard models
Best for each use
Photos
For photos, buy the iPhone 17 Pro.
Battery & updates
For battery & updates, buy the OnePlus Open.
Games & video
For games & video, buy the OnePlus Open.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: OnePlus Open ↗ · iPhone 17 Pro ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the OnePlus Open or the iPhone 17 Pro?
iPhone 17 Pro costs $700 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the OnePlus Open or iPhone 17 Pro?
Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the OnePlus Open or the iPhone 17 Pro?
For photos, buy the iPhone 17 Pro. Leads 2 of 3 rankable photos specs; OnePlus Open takes 1. Max optical zoom: 5x optical zoom vs 3x optical zoom
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 36 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.