Oppo has proven that cutting-edge technology can be both sleek and sturdy. In a recently released YouTube video, the company demonstrated the remarkable toughness of the hinge on its recently released ultra-thin Find N5 book-style foldable.
The demonstration:
The video showcased four unfolded Find N5 devices supporting a dangling weight of 50 kg, which highlights the slim hinge’s exceptional strength and durability. However, it’s important to note that the test was conducted in a controlled setting. The devices were properly positioned to maximize their load-bearing capacity.
The video also showcased a person seated in the swing, which further emphasized the hinges’ robustness as the phones effortlessly withstood the stress. For those unfamiliar, the phone is just 4.2 mm thick when unfolded. Four of the hinges withstood 50kg of load, which, indeed, is impressive.
As for ingress protection, the Find N5 comes with IPX8 and IPX9 certifications, which means the phones can be submerged in clean water, and they can even withstand hot water jets, despite having moving parts that could serve as an entry point for the water to get inside. This places it among the most resilient foldable smartphones on the market. For the sake of comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is IP48 dust and water resistant, which means it can be submerged in water, but dust particles smaller than 1mm in diameter can still get inside the hinge. This isn’t the case for the latest Oppo foldable, at least on paper.
On the inside, the Find N5 packs the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a 5600 mAh Si/C battery that supports 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. The crease has also improved as compared to last year, which makes it a great choice for those okay with the typical ColorOS experience.
Unfortunately, the Find N5’s availability remains limited. Currently, the device is only sold in a few Asia-Pacific countries.
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