The OnePlus Open (review) is lauded for its top-class build and flagship-grade cameras. It would not be surprising if OnePlus takes advantage of the popularity of its device by launching another foldable smartphone. A new rumor seems to support this possibility but also hints that a flip foldable phone is on the way.
More flip foldable phones are coming from Oppo and OnePlus
In a post from China’s Weibo platform, a tipster is doubling down in an idea that Oppo and Vivo have not abandoned their plans on making clamshell smartphones. This contradicts the early rumor that described of Oppo canceling its next-gen flip foldable.
Rather, it is said that OnePlus’ sister brands will continue bringing distinguishable features with their upcoming flip foldable devices like a telephoto camera. Notably, this module is a rare feature in the many smaller foldable smartphones such as in the Galaxy Z Flip 5 (review) and Motorola Razr Plus (review).
The leaker added that OnePlus will also launch its “iteration” of one of these devices which will not be a big surprise given how its existing devices share hardware with some Oppo’s counterparts.
For instance, the OnePlus Open is known as a rebranded version of Oppo’s Find N3 that was first debuted in China. To that note, we could likely see the same strategy applied in the flip foldable category of OnePlus and Oppo.
How the OnePlus Flip foldable may stand out
As regards with Oppo’s upcoming Find N5 Flip, which is the successor to the current Find N3 Flip, details about this device are scarce. However, we can assume that it should feature retain the same rear triple camera setup as well as a large battery capacity. The cover display might be improved and that it add a screen estate on par to the size of the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
More importantly, OnePlus’ flip foldable version might be equipped with a Snapdragon chipset instead of a MediaTek as found in the Oppo Find N3 Flip.
Apart from the clamshell, though, OnePlus is expected to debut the OnePlus Open 2 later this year. Similarly, there are very little details known about the premium full-folding smartphone aside from the fact that it should run on the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC similar to the Samsung’s unannounced Galaxy Z Fold 6.
What features would you wish to see from OnePlus’ first flip smartphone? Do you think it will make a better alternative to the Galaxy Z Flip? We’re eager to hear your answers.
Via: Android Authority
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