OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, recently showcased the company’s highly anticipated foldable smartphone, rumored to be called the “OnePlus Open”. In a video interview with Unbox Therapy, Lau focused on highlighting the device’s hinge, emphasizing that OnePlus holds 35 patents for it, ensuring a flat form factor. The video demonstrates the strength of the hinge by showing the phone folded on a sheet of paper, suspended in mid-air without shifting or sliding. Lau also mentioned that compared to its sister brand Oppo’s Find N2, the new hinge has 31 fewer components and is 37% smaller. While the video doesn’t reveal specific hardware specifications or software features, it provides a glimpse into the device’s design and functionality.
One noticeable aspect of the foldable smartphone is its outer screen, which appears to strike a good balance between width and thickness. This is in contrast to the cover screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which is criticized for being narrow. Lau expresses confidence in delivering the best foldable phone for users. However, it remains to be seen if the device will break any records or make it onto the list of best foldables. The interview also briefly touches on other details, such as the cardboard cover over the rear camera to keep certain hardware specs secret, the presence of the textured alert slider seen on the OnePlus 11, and the company’s decision not to develop a flip phone like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 due to a lack of sufficient audience demand. The launch date for the “OnePlus Open” is still unknown, with speculations suggesting it might be this month.
Overall, the video interview with Unbox Therapy provides an exclusive look at the hinge design and overall aesthetics of the upcoming “OnePlus Open” foldable smartphone. While specific details are being kept under wraps, the demonstration of the hinge’s strength and the balanced outer screen design have generated significant interest. OnePlus seems committed to delivering a high-quality foldable phone, but only time will tell how it will perform in the market and whether it will live up to the company’s bold claims. Stay tuned for further updates on the release of the “OnePlus Open” and in the meantime, you can explore TechRadar’s list of the best OnePlus phones for 2023.
