Between the Phone (2) and OnePlus Open 2, the Phone (2) comes out ahead in weight, while the OnePlus Open 2 wins on wireless charging and antutu. Overall, the Phone (2) scores 64.5 and the OnePlus Open 2 scores 74.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OnePlus Open 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Phone (2) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the OnePlus Open 2 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, antutu, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OnePlus Open 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Nothing - Phone (2) wins
- ▲Weight — 37.80 g less. 201.2 vs 239.
Why OnePlus Open 2 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 107.75% more. 2680000 vs 1290000.
- ▲Wired charging — 77.78% more. 80 W vs 45 W.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 21.28% more. 5700 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 19.40% more. 8.0 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 2.03% more. 402 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP54).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | OnePlus Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201.2 glead | 239 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mmlead | 11.7 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | foldable_booklead |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | OnePlus Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 8.0 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 394 ppi | 402 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | OnePlus Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | OnePlus Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5700 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | OnePlus Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | OnePlus Open 2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Phone (2) or OnePlus Open 2?+
OnePlus Open 2 has 21.3% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Phone (2) or OnePlus Open 2?+
Phone (2) is 38g lighter — 201.2g vs 239g.
Is Phone (2) waterproof?+
Phone (2) has an IP54 rating.
Does OnePlus Open 2 support 5G?+
Yes, OnePlus Open 2 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Phone (2) or OnePlus Open 2?+
OnePlus Open 2 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Phone (2) or OnePlus Open 2?+
OnePlus Open 2 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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