After the mid-December launch of the OPPO Find N, we covered it briefly as we experienced the device for the first time at the OPPO INNO Day 2021 event. Now, the Gizmochina team has finally managed to get our hands on one of these devices. So without further delay, this is our unboxing and hands-on experience with the Find N.
The OPPO Find N comes in a premium all-black packaging box with a matte finish. The box opens on hinges, lifting and presenting to you the Find N foldable smartphone in all its glory. In the compartment below the phone are the neatly packed 33W fast charger, a USB-C cable, and a couple of user manuals.
After unboxing this foldable phone, the first thing that entices you is its big inner display and the incredibly invisible crease in the middle. When powered on, the 7.1-inch 1080P 120Hz AMOLED display makes the crease so hard to notice that it looks more like a tablet than a foldable smartphone.
OPPO has not held back in the build quality department, evident from the all-metal body of the Find N and the delicate camera module design, which makes the camera bump less noticeable. The front screen of the device is a 1080p 60Hz display with its small form factor making it very convenient for one-handed operation. However, it is advisable to open the phone with both hands as the task is quite a challenge with just one hand.
For people concerned about the phone’s thickness while folded, single-handed use feels easy and natural without the bulkiness of the device getting in the way. While on the topic of thickness, the device does not bring any additional battery capacity for the bulk. The hinge, however, makes the device fold perfectly without leaving any gap in between the screens.
Coming to one of its most notable aspects, the phone features a split-screen mode which can be easily activated with a slide-down gesture along the crease of the screen. The feature divides the screen into two parts, which can be operated independently. Additionally, the screens can be adjusted in size, making for a great productivity feature.
The one downside of the Find N we encountered was while consuming media. As modern videos are usually in a 16:9 aspect ratio, the videos on the OPPO Find N more often than not feel the same size as on a normal big-screen smartphone. However, the phone offers an unparallel watching experience while watching a 4:3 aspect ratio video like old movies or cartoon shows like Tom and Jerry.
Our first few hours of experience with the OPPO Find N have felt the most pleasant and practical for foldable smartphones. But how well will the device fare as a daily driver? Stay tuned for our full review to get the answer to this question.
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