OnePlus Fold/Open Updates

OnePlus is set to join the ranks of smartphone brands offering foldable devices with the upcoming release of its own foldable phone, speculated to be called either OnePlus Fold or OnePlus Open. The official name has yet to be revealed, but it is anticipated to be unveiled at a special event in New York in August. We have gathered the latest leaks and rumors to provide you with the most up-to-date information.

Design

The OnePlus Fold is expected to feature an outward folding design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and vivo X Fold2. Recently leaked CAD-based renders shared by @OnLeaks depict a tall cover display and a larger inner panel.

Interestingly, the renders of the OnePlus Fold bear a striking resemblance to leaked schematics of the Oppo Find N3, an unreleased device that is likely to remain exclusive to China, while the OnePlus foldable phone will be available internationally.

The renders also reveal a camera cutout on the back of the OnePlus Fold, inspired by the OnePlus 11 design and featuring Hasselblad branding, along with three sensors. The OnePlus Fold boasts sleek metal sides and a textured back with a leather-like finish. The sides of the device house a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button and the beloved alert slider on the left-hand side.

Specs

In terms of specifications, the OnePlus Fold is expected to sport a 6.3-inch AMOLED cover screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The outward-facing panel is also likely to include a 20MP selfie camera housed within a centered punch-hole cutout.

The primary display of the OnePlus Fold is anticipated to be a 7.8-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1,900 x 2,100 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Based on the renders, it will feature a punch-hole cutout in the top left corner, accommodating a 32MP selfie camera. The device is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

In the camera department, the OnePlus Fold is rumored to incorporate a 50MP main sensor (IMX890) and a 48MP ultrawide sensor (IMX581), which are the same sensors found in the OnePlus 11. In our review, we found this camera setup to perform well. You can view some sample images here. The third camera module on the back of the OnePlus Fold is expected to be a 64MP telephoto camera.

The OnePlus Fold is said to house a 4,800mAh battery with 67W charging support, slightly smaller than the 5,000mAh battery of the OnePlus 11. In terms of software, it is expected to run on OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13. However, it remains to be seen how OnePlus plans to optimize the software for the larger foldable display.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and availability details for the OnePlus Fold are still unknown, as no concrete leaks have been published thus far. Considering its horizontally folding design and flagship specifications, we can expect the OnePlus Fold to be priced in the range of $1,500 to $1,800, similar to other foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold and Pixel Fold.

As for availability, the OnePlus Fold is likely to launch first in the United States and Europe, with other regions expected to follow suit. We will keep you updated with further details on the OnePlus Fold as they emerge, so stay tuned to our news section.

Published on 07/19/23 5:32 | by Rawa John

Realme V23i Launched Only for China with 5000 mAh Battery and Dimensity 700

Realme has the propensity for every so often reporting new gadgets for the Chinee market without a heads-up or proper spec sheet and the most recent model is the Realme V23i – the freshest midrange entry in the producer’s V-series.

The gadget is currently authoritatively recorded on Realme’s online shop in China with a CNY 1,999 ($288 / PKR 65,000) sticker price for the sole 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variation. The gadget brings a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is outfitted with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.

There’s a 5,000 mAh battery however no word on charging speeds. The back has a 13MP main cam close by an extra 2MP sensor while the selfie cam is 8MP. The phone boots Android 12 and is accessible in Mountain blue and Jade black colors.

Published on 12/19/22 10:16 | by Rawa John