Main financial assets discussed: Samsung (OTCPK:SSNLF), Qualcomm (QCOM), Motorola (MSI), Google (GOOG, GOOGL)
Top 3 key points:
1. Samsung has unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones, the Z Fold5 and the Z Flip5, with improvements in design and performance.
2. The new hinge design and larger external display on the Flip5 contribute to improved usability and competitiveness in the foldable phone market.
3. The developments in foldable technology, along with increased competition, are making foldables more mainstream and poised for significant growth in the market.
Recommended actions: **Buy** Samsung, Qualcomm, Motorola, and Google stocks as the developments in foldable technology and increased competition are expected to drive growth in the market.
The OnePlus 12 smartphone is expected to launch in 2023 and new leaks reveal a design that closely resembles the OnePlus 11, including a four-lens rear camera setup with a possible depth sensor.
Indian actress Anushka Sharma was spotted with the alleged OnePlus Open foldable phone, giving a glimpse of its design and foldable capabilities ahead of its expected October launch.
The upcoming OnePlus foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, will feature a hinge design without any gap and will be smaller and lighter than the Oppo Find N2, promising a fast and smooth experience with a joint development from OnePlus and Oppo teams.
The OnePlus Open, a foldable phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, is rumored to cost $1,699 in the US, making it cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google Pixel Fold, and it is expected to launch in Europe excluding Germany, featuring a 7.8-inch OLED folding display, a Hasselblad-tuned camera system, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage.
The OnePlus Open, a folding phone, is rumored to be released in the US on October 19th with a price tag of $1,700, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 7.8-inch display.
The OnePlus Open foldable smartphone is expected to have a price of $1,699 USD, along with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 6.31-inch outer display, as well as a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 256GB storage, and 16GB memory.
The OnePlus 11 is an affordable flagship phone with high-end specs, a large display, excellent battery life, fast charging, and a capable camera, making it a great choice for those who don't want to spend more on pricier alternatives like the Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Google's claim that the Pixel Fold is the thinnest foldable may be invalid as OnePlus is set to release the OnePlus Open, marketed as the thinnest foldable in North America, indicating that it will be thinner than the Pixel Fold.
OnePlus and Oppo will launch their foldable smartphones, the OnePlus Open and Oppo Find N3, respectively, on October 19, with live images confirming that they are essentially the same phone, featuring a larger inner display than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and potential Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 4,800mAh battery pack.
OnePlus confirms that its upcoming foldable Android device will feature a Sony LYTIA camera sensor and a new zoom lens, marking the brand's first use of these technologies and hinting at a "Camera Revolution."
The upcoming OnePlus Open foldable phone is rumored to have a 48MP main camera, a 64MP 3x optical zoom periscope camera, and a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate screen.
OnePlus gave a hands-on preview of the upcoming OnePlus Open foldable phone, showcasing its design and subjecting it to various torture tests including water submersion, drops, and folds. However, the water resistance of the device is not explicitly mentioned, but it is tested under conditions between IPX2/IPX4.
The OnePlus Open, the company's first foldable device, will feature a 4,805 mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.2, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, despite the upcoming release of Android 14 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The OnePlus Open foldable phone will have a visible crease on its inner screen, but improvements have been made to the hinge mechanism to reduce the crease and make it smaller and lighter, although the durability of the folding display compared to other foldables is still unclear; the rear camera module is yet to be revealed, but it is rumored to have Hasselblad-branded cameras.
The OnePlus Open, the first foldable phone from Oppo sub-brand OnePlus, offers durability with a million folding cycle test and features an alert slider, a 7.82-inch folding screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a Hasselblad-branded triple lens camera setup, and weighs as little as 239 grams.
Main topic: OnePlus Open, a foldable phone, is giving tough competition to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Key points:
1. OnePlus Open features larger displays, both inside and out, and is thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
2. OnePlus Open has a unique multitasking approach with its Open Canvas software, making it fast and easy to switch between apps.
3. OnePlus Open is priced at $1,700, $100 less than the Z Fold 5, and offers an additional $200 discount with a trade-in, putting pressure on the price of big foldables.
The OnePlus Open is the best folding phone in America, with a great aspect ratio, impressive cameras, and a thin design featuring a clever hinge, and it can be protected with cases such as the OnePlus Protective Set, the Damondy Carbon Fiber Case, the Damondy Flip Case, and the Damondy Leather Case.
The OnePlus Open smartphone impresses with its upgraded Hasselblad-backed triple camera system, performing well against its direct rivals in terms of camera quality, making it the best foldable phone overall, although its low-light performance still needs improvement compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The OnePlus Open is a foldable phone with impressive multitasking capabilities, including a persistent taskbar, a recent files folder, the ability to run three apps simultaneously in split screen mode, and smart orientation for proper arrangement; however, it lacks stylus support, which would have further enhanced the multitasking experience.
The OnePlus Open foldable smartphone features a new camera sensor that significantly improves image quality and rivals the performance of Google Pixel, potentially positioning OnePlus as a top contender in Android photography.
The OnePlus Open, a new foldable phone, has impressive stylus support that rivals Samsung's implementation, but users will need to find a way to acquire the Oppo Pen accessory as it is not sold internationally.
