OnePlus Open: the firm’s first foldable boasts resistance and photography in the most premium segment

Although OnePlus began its journey almost a decade ago, new times have been changing the company that this year has boasted quality in several launches: the OnePlus 11 as flagship, the OnePlus Nord 3 for the premium mid-range and other proposals such as the OnePlus Pad and OnePlus Pad Go tablets.

But they still had one pending issue, that of the folding ones. And they have already approved it, because the OnePlus Open has come to stay. We tell you what OnePlus’s first foldable is like, its features, price and availability.

OnePlus Open technical sheet

In its name is its philosophy, with a continuous but resistant design

The company’s first foldable is here. Dubbed OnePlus Open, you are welcomed by the company’s president, Kinder Liu. The philosophy behind the term ‘Open’ makes clear the intentions of the manufacturer, which now seeks to remain at the forefront of the mobile market. Let’s see if they comply with it his first foldable.

In relation to the design, the new OnePlus shows continuous lines compared to previous launches. The rear is built in a matte glass that shines in certain conditions when light hits it, and the camera module adds a space between the sensors it houses.

When deployed, it boasts a thickness of 5.8 millimeters, and the weight will not be a problem either with its 245 grams. It has not lost one of the hallmarks of OnePlus, the Alert Sliderwhich will be present in the first foldable.

But if the brand wants to highlight something, it is the durability of the Open. The hinge has been optimized into 69 pieces, which ensures a million folds under TÜV certification, and a duration of more than 10 years.

Now yes, in the field of hardware, it stands out for its two AMOLED screens, both with 2K resolution and refresh rate at 120 hertz. The main one reaches a size of 7.82 inches, and takes advantage of the bezels, leaving us with a screen-to-body ratio of 89.6%.

OnePlus’ chosen ‘brain’ is coming signed by Qualcomm, it could not be other than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, as usual in this year’s high-end. It is accompanied by 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of internal storage with UFS 4.0 technology.

A foldable beast in photography

In photography it is also a titan, since OnePlus has not skimped on quality sensors. The module includes three sensors: a 48 megapixel main with OIS signed by Sony, an ultra-wide angle with autofocus and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens with six magnifications and optical stabilizer. As we see, it does not lack anything, just as happens with selfie cameras.

On the main screen, the one we display, we have a 20 megapixel camera. Meanwhile, on the external screen, we find another front camera, this time 32 megapixels. Now, the autonomy The OnePlus Open will be given by a 4,805 battery which on paper seems sufficient. In addition, it is compatible with the manufacturer’s fast charging, dubbed SUPERVOOC, which will reach 67 watts.

He software from OnePlus continues to set the pace: OxygenOS 13.2 It will run on Android 13, waiting for it to update to the recent version of Google’s operating system. In the field of connectivity, nothing is missing either thanks to compatibility with 5G in both slots, WiFi 7, and the rest of the usual specifications.

Versions and prices of the OnePlus Open

OnePlus has made official the launch of the OnePlus Open, the company’s first foldable, which will be available throughout Europe. It will go on sale starting next October 26 in a single color, Emerald Green, at a price of 1,899 euros. Of course, if we take advantage of the launching offer there will be a reduction that leaves this OnePlus at 1,849 euros.