OnePlus’ first foldable smartphone soberly called Open is set to go official in the middle of October according to a frequent tipster. The launch window would put the OnePlus Open on the heels of Google’s Pixel 8 release which will break cover on October 4th.
OnePlus Open official launch event in the USA
Following the reported delay faced by the Chinese company, it now has a new launch date reserved for the OnePlus Open. Max Jambor, who was also the source of major OnePlus leaks recently, claims in a new X post that the device will be announced at an event on October 19th. It is previously touted this will take place in New York, which was the same venue the last year’s OnePlus 10T debuted.
Likewise, the timing puts the first OnePlus foldable handset two weeks behind the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro announcement. Hence, it will be interesting to see how the company will position and market the OnePlus Open. However, the launch could likely be succeeded by an immediate pre-order for the OnePlus foldable in select markets.
OnePlus Open look and specs
The OnePlus Open that was first rumored as OnePlus Fold was leaked extensively before. Its specs are tipped to include a 6.3-inch OLED cover screen and a 7.8-inch main foldable display with 2K resolution. More importantly, both panels get a 120 Hz refresh rate. The device’s form mirrors the Google Pixel Fold with a shorter but wider dimensions than following the taller frame of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (review).
Other than the screen real estate, we know quite a bit about the OnePlus Open camera. Evidently, it has a circular island at the rear and houses a triple camera kit constituting of a 48 MP main snapper. There is also a new 64 MP periscope camera paired with the 48 MP ultrawide. At the same time, OnePlus is retaining the Hasselblad branding from the OnePlus 11 (review) as well.
It remains unknown how much the OnePlus Open is going to be priced. However, it would only be logical for OnePlus to continue its proven strategy and undercut its competitors in terms of pricing. For reference, the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 5 retail at $1800.
Will a cheaper OnePlus Open sway you to purchase it over the Pixel Fold or Galaxy Z Fold 5? Feel free to comment your thoughts below.
