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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.
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 5.1.1 update to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the US, bringing in new features such as app switching, Flex Mode enhancements, Quick Share improvements, better sleep tracking in Samsung Health, and more.
The upcoming OnePlus Open smartphone may be released in October, as rumored, and the company may have purposely leaked the phone by having Indian actress Anushka Sharma show it off, generating buzz and anticipation for its official unveiling and contributing to the competition in the folding phone market.
Samsung has released the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 beta update for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in India and the US, making it the first foldable phone from Samsung to receive the update.
Samsung has made the One UI 6 beta, based on Android 14, available for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 foldable smartphones.
The OnePlus Open, which is the brand's first foldable smartphone, is expected to have a minimal display crease similar to the Oppo Find N3, as shown in a hands-on video, and it is set to be announced on October 19.
The OnePlus Open, also known as the OPPO Find N3, features a nearly invisible display crease and a textured alert slider, making it a significant improvement over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
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 upcoming OnePlus Open foldable phone may surpass the Google Pixel Fold as the thinnest foldable available in North America, potentially challenging Google's marketing campaign.
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.
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 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.
OnePlus has introduced its first foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, which features a book-like folding design, a 7.82-inch OLED display, a premium feel, and a partnership with camera company Hasselblad, with a starting price of $1,700.
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 supports a stylus on both of its displays, giving it an advantage over the Galaxy Z Fold 5 which only supports the S Pen on its inner foldable display and not on the cover screen.
The OnePlus Open, a rebranded Oppo Find N3, does indeed support stylus input, giving it an advantage over Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5, although the Galaxy Z Fold 5 still offers the best stylus experience and additional features like water resistance and wireless charging.
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.
