A OnePlus foldable is very much real, and the company even hinted its name in a recent teaser. The company’s first folding phone will be called OnePlus Open, and it is rumored to launch on August 29. However, the launch of the smartphone is said to be delayed for a ‘good reason.’ The company apparently decided to make last-minute display changes, switching manufacturers all the way from China to South Korea.
OnePlus Open to use Samsung displays instead of BOE
Max Jambor claims on Twitter/X that OnePlus has delayed the launch of its first foldable phone. The reason behind the delay is that OnePlus decided to switch from using BOE panels to Samsung-made displays. Jambor hints that BOE panels didn’t meet the expected standards, and Samsung’s displays are known to be better. So, this could actually be good news for the upcoming phone.
OnePlus Open was supposed to be a book-style foldable, similar to the new Galaxy Z Fold 5. Initially, it was reported to launch on August 29, but now the date has been pushed back, so you can expect its debut in late 2023. If the rumors are true, OnePlus Open should be a rebranded Oppo Find N3, expected to launch in China sometime this month.
The folding phone is rumored to have a 6.3-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz cover screen and a 7.8-inch foldable AMOLED display with Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will not be released until October.
The phone is expected to have a 4,805mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. It will run on Android 13, specifically the OxygenOS Fold variant.
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