The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 has just begun, and there have already been some notable foldable smartphones showcased. Although OnePlus did not unveil any folding phones at the event, the company has announced its intention to release one in the latter half of 2023. This shows the brand is dedicated to expanding its portfolio from just smartphones to other gadgets.

A OnePlus foldable has been long-anticipated and the company also hinted the same previously. However, today the brand has finally announced its intentions to launch a folding-screen smartphone sometime later in 2023. While the details about the foldable are pretty limited, we can assume it will look similar to the foldables from its parent company Oppo.

Oppo Find N2

“Our first foldable phone will have the signature OnePlus fast and smooth experience. It must be a flagship phone that doesn’t settle because of its folding form, in terms of industrial design, mechanical technology, and other aspects. We want to launch a device that aims to be at the pinnacle experience of today’s foldable market.” said Kinder Liu, President, and COO of OnePlus at the event.

Liu’s statement doesn’t really tell us anything about the upcoming device. We assume the brand will reveal more details in the future. Past rumors have claimed the OnePlus handset will look a lot like the Oppo Find N2 that was released late last year in China. However, the foldable may feature different specifications.

Foldable smartphones have started to pick up in 2023. We have seen many brands trying their hands in the new category. The Europe and Asian markets now have multiple options to choose from, including phones from Oppo, Motorola, Tecno, and Honor. However, US shoppers only get to choose from Samsung’s wide range of foldables.

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