OnePlus's maiden foldable smartphone debuts tomorrow: Everything to know
What's the story
OnePlus Open, the company's debut foldable smartphone, is set to launch globally and in India on October 19. OnePlus has unveiled the display specs for the device, which has also appeared on the Geekbench benchmark. Plus, several leaks have revealed other hardware details and design features of the foldable phone. Per tipster Abhishek Yadav, it could carry a price tag of Rs. 1,39,999. It is confirmed to come in Green and Black color options.
Design
The internal and cover displays will support 120Hz refresh rate
OnePlus Open will sport a book-style design with a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED cover display and a 7.82-inch folding display, both boasting a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,800-nits of peak brightness. The cover display will include Ceramic Guard protection, which is said to provide 20% more impact resistance than Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus. The folding display will also feature a corner punch hole cut-out for the selfie camera.
Details
Processor and battery specifications
According to the Geekbench listing, the OnePlus Open will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The FCC certification also reveals that the foldable phone will feature a dual-cell battery with a total capacity of 4,805mAh. Additionally, the device is expected to support 80W SuperVOOC charging for fast and efficient power-ups. The device will pack 16GB of RAM and will boot Android 13.
Insights
The smartphone will take on Samsung's Fold5
OnePlus Open is said to be equipped with a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 48MP primary snapper, a 48MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 64MP telephoto lens. Up front, it could either sport a 32MP or 20MP shooter. The device is said to come pre-installed with popular third-party apps, including Facebook. In India, the OnePlus Open launch event is scheduled for October 19 at 7:30pm IST in Mumbai. It will rival Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold5.