OnePlus teases its first foldable smartphone; Expected to be named OnePlus Open

The eagerly anticipated foldable phone from OnePlus is speculated to be called “OnePlus Open” and may challenge Samsung and Google’s foldable offerings.

OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone brand, has been building up anticipation for its first foldable smartphone, and now it has offered a significant hint about the device’s name. On July 26, OnePlus took to Twitter to tease the upcoming foldable handset with the cryptic message, “We OPEN when others FOLD,” giving rise to speculation that the phone could be named “OnePlus Open.”

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The company had previously confirmed its plans to enter the foldable smartphone market during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, assured fans that the device would be released in the third quarter, raising excitement among tech enthusiasts. The foldable phone was also showcased briefly at the OnePlus 11 launch event.

While OnePlus has not yet officially confirmed the moniker, industry experts and tech enthusiasts alike speculate that the foldable device will indeed be called “OnePlus Open.” Leaks and rumors surrounding the device have been circulating for some time, with reports suggesting that the handset may make its debut on August 29.

The OnePlus Open is expected to compete with the latest foldable offerings from Samsung and Google, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the rumored Google Pixel Fold. It is said to feature an outward folding design and may be available in black and green color options. Reports indicate that the foldable will likely first launch in China before seeing a global release, including markets like India and the US.

According to leaks, the OnePlus Open is rumored to run on an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, paired with a whopping 16GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The device is expected to sport a 7.8-inch 2K AMOLED primary display and a 6.3-inch AMOLED cover screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. If these specs hold true, the OnePlus Open could be a formidable contender against the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Pixel Fold, Vivo X Fold 2, and Huawei Mate X3.

As excitement mounts for the official launch of OnePlus’s first foldable phone, fans eagerly await further details and confirmation from the company. With the potential to rival some of the best foldable smartphones in the market, the OnePlus Open may become a significant player in the rapidly evolving world of foldable devices.