Why OnePlus thinks its first foldable will be a gamechanger

Why OnePlus thinks its first foldable will be a gamechanger
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OnePlus is all set to release its very first foldable smartphone in select markets soon.

The company is embracing its "Never Settle" philosophy to create a foldable device that not only matches the high-quality experience of its flagships, but also offers a big screen.

This folding phone is jointly developed by the OPPO team and the OnePlus team.

OnePlus is all set to release its very first foldable smartphone in select markets soon. The company is embracing its “Never Settle” philosophy to launch a foldable device that not only matches the high-quality experience of its flagships, but also offers a big screen.

Founder of OnePlus and Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer of OPPO, Pete Lau, wanted to combine the strengths of OnePlus and OPPO, which are now under the same umbrella, to make this special foldable phone. OnePlus is known for its fast and smooth performance, sleek design, and great hardware, while OPPO is skilled in foldable design and camera technology. So, they joined forces to create the best foldable phone.

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OnePlus foldable smartphone
OnePlus foldable smartphone

What’s unique about this phone is its hinge, the part that allows it to fold. OnePlus has put a lot of effort into perfecting it. The company even developed 35 patents just for this hinge. Compared to other foldable phones, this hinge is smaller, lighter, and stronger, allowing for a more compact and functional device.

The new foldable smartphone will also feature the alert slider–  which the company describes as a defining feature that OnePlus fans love.

OnePlus believes its foldable phone will be a game-changer because it addresses what users want. People want a larger screen but also a phone that’s easy to carry. This phone is designed to be slim and lightweight, with a great camera and a smooth user experience.

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The company is also working closely with Google to make sure apps work well on the big screen.

In short, OnePlus is confident that its first foldable phone will set a new standard in the market by delivering a top-notch experience all in a slim and powerful device.

This new OnePlus foldable smartphone is expected to be called as “OnePlus Open.” It will likely be equipped with a 6.3-inch cover AMOLED display, backed with the FHD+ resolution. Also, the display might support up to 120Hz refresh rate. It might feature a 50-megapixel primary camera along with a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

Ayushi Jain

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