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Huawei nova Flip S vs OnePlus Open

nova Flip S65Open78

Verdict

The Huawei nova Flip S is not clearly ahead in any section, while the OnePlus Open leads in camera, connectivity & features, design & durability, performance and battery; they are even on display.

The biggest difference is camera: 59 vs 88 points.

The Huawei nova Flip S is the newer model, announced 24 months after the OnePlus Open.

  • nova Flip S leads in 1 field
  • Open leads in 17 fields
  • 20 ties

38 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresnova Flip SOpen
Overall
Performance6776
Camera5988
Battery6065
Display9393
Design & durability4760
Connectivity & features5876

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
nova Flip S: 56/100
Open: 68/100(Better)
Chipset
nova Flip S: Kirin 8030
Open: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM (max)
nova Flip S: 12 GB
Open: 16 GB(Better)
Storage (max)
nova Flip S: 512 GB
Open: 1 TB
Process node
nova Flip S: Unknown
Open: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution
nova Flip S: 50 MP
Open: 64 MP(Better)
Main sensor size
nova Flip S: 1/1.56″
Open: 1/1.43″(Better)
Optical stabilization (OIS)
nova Flip S: Yes
Open: Yes
Ultra-wide camera
nova Flip S: Yes
Open: Yes
Telephoto camera
nova Flip S: No
Open: Yes(Better)
Periscope lens
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
Optical zoom
nova Flip S: No
Open: 3×(Better)
Video recording
nova Flip S: 4K 30 fps
Open: 4K 60 fps(Better)
Front camera
nova Flip S: 32 MP
Open: 32 MP
Front camera 4K video
nova Flip S: Yes
Open: Yes

Battery

Battery capacity
nova Flip S: 4400 mAh
Open: 4805 mAh(Better)
Wired charging
nova Flip S: 66 W
Open: 67 W(Better)
Wireless charging
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
Reverse charging
nova Flip S: Yes
Open: Yes
Reverse charging type
nova Flip S: Wired
Open: Wired

Display

Screen size
nova Flip S: 6.94″
Open: 7.82″
Panel type
nova Flip S: LTPO OLED
Open: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
nova Flip S: 120 Hz
Open: 120 Hz
Pixel density
nova Flip S: 421 ppi
Open: 426 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness
nova Flip S: Unknown
Open: 2800 nits
Resolution
nova Flip S: 1136x2690
Open: 2268x2440
Screen protection
nova Flip S: Unknown
Open: Ceramic Guard

Design & durability

Weight
nova Flip S: 195 g(Better)
Open: 239 g
Thickness
nova Flip S: 6.9 mm
Open: 5.8 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance
nova Flip S: None
Open: IP5x (splash resistant)(Better)
Back material
nova Flip S: Leather
Open: Leather
Frame material
nova Flip S: Aluminum
Open: Aluminum

Connectivity & features

5G
nova Flip S: Yes
Open: Yes
Wi-Fi
nova Flip S: Wi-Fi 6
Open: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
Bluetooth
nova Flip S: 5.2
Open: 5.3(Better)
USB speed
nova Flip S: USB 2.0
Open: USB 3.x(Better)
USB port
nova Flip S: USB-C 2.0
Open: USB-C 3.1
DisplayPort output
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
NFC
nova Flip S: Yes
Open: Yes
eSIM
nova Flip S: No
Open: Yes(Better)
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
Satellite connectivity
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
Stereo speakers
nova Flip S: Yes
Open: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
Fingerprint reader
nova Flip S: Side-mounted
Open: Side-mounted
3D face unlock
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
Infrared blaster
nova Flip S: No
Open: Yes(Better)
FM radio
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
microSD slot
nova Flip S: No
Open: No
Card slot
nova Flip S: No
Open: No

General

Operating system
nova Flip S: HarmonyOS 5.1
Open: Android 13
Launch price
nova Flip S: About 410 EUR
Open: $ 949.95
Year
nova Flip S: 2025
Open: 2023
Show raw spec text

Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—nova Flip SOpen
Network
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G bandsSA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced2025, October 172023, October 19
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, October 25Available. Released 2023, October 26
Body
DimensionsUnfolded: 169.8 x 75.4 x 6.9 mm Folded: 87.8 x 75.4 x 15.1 mmUnfolded: 153.4 x 143.1 x 5.8 mm Folded: 153.4 x 73.3 x 11.7 mm
Weight195 g or 199 g (6.88 oz)239 g or 245 g (8.43 oz)
BuildAluminum frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) backGlass front (Ceramic Guard) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM Splash/dust resistantNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IPX4 splash resistant
Display
TypeFoldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDRFoldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak)
Size6.94 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)7.82 inches, 196.7 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1136 x 2690 pixels (~421 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO OLED, 2.14 inch, 480 x 480 pixels, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 318ppi2268 x 2440 pixels (~426 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO3 Super Fluid OLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 120Hz, 2800 nits (peak) 6.31 inches, 1116 x 2484 pixels, 431 ppi, Ceramic Guard
Platform
OSHarmonyOS 5.1Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, OxygenOS 16
ChipsetKirin 8030Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU–Adreno 740
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0
Main Camera
Dual50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)–
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaHasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Triple–48 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Selfie camera
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide)20 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (ultrawide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR
Video4K, 1080p4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos enhanced)
3.5mm jackNoNo
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Infrared port–Yes
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
TypeLi-Po 4400 mAhLi-Po 4805 mAh
Charging66W wired, 100% in 40 min 5W reverse wired67W wired, PD, 100% in 42 min Reverse wired
Misc
ColorsGreen, Pink, White, Black, Nova Black, BlueEmerald Dusk, Voyager Black, Apex Edition
ModelsPSD-AL80CPH2551
PriceAbout 410 EUR$ 949.95 / € 903.00
SAR–0.98 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)

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