- OPPO's Find N3 Flip is rumored to launch on August 29 in China.
- OnePlus Open's launch date has been pushed back to "late September" or "early October."
- The delay for OnePlus may be due to a display switch and the ongoing patent dispute case between OPPO and Nokia in Europe.
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.
OnePlus is teasing a new affordable Android tablet called the "OnePlus Pad Go," which is expected to focus on entertainment and good battery life, but it remains unknown if it will be released outside of India.
OnePlus has officially revealed the OnePlus Pad Go design and launch date, with the tablet set to launch on October 6, featuring a 2.4K display and a 7:5 aspect ratio.
OnePlus has released the public beta of OxygenOS 14, with the stable version expected to be available by the end of 2023.
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.
OnePlus and Oppo will release the same foldable phone under different names, with Oppo's version potentially being exclusive to China.
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.
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 Galaxy Z Fold 5 has launched the One UI 6.0 beta program in select markets, including the UK, and is expected to release the public build before the end of the year.
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Pad Go, a budget tablet with a similar design and software as the flagship model, but it may only be available in India. The tablet features an 11.35-inch display, Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.2, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage, with a starting price of INR 23,999 (around $290 USD).
OnePlus is rumored to be launching a second generation of its OnePlus Watch in 2024, which may feature a similar design to its predecessor and be compatible with the OnePlus 12 smartphone.
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.
Oppo is set to launch the Find N3 on October 19, and it is expected that OnePlus will also announce the release date of its first foldable, the OnePlus Open, around the same time.
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.
OPPO and OnePlus are generating excitement for their upcoming foldable smartphones, with the Find N3 Flip available for pre-order in India and the OnePlus Open set for global release on October 19, offering pre-order discounts and free Buds Pro 2 with purchase.
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, 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 OPPO Find N3 and the OnePlus Open, two foldable flagship phones, are set to be launched globally, with the OPPO Find N3 targeting the Chinese market and the OnePlus Open aiming to compete with other top smartphones; leaked images and specifications have revealed many details about both devices, including their identical features and minor cosmetic differences, such as color variants, and the OnePlus Open is rumored to be priced at $1,699 for the 512GB storage and 16GB RAM variant.
OnePlus and Oppo's upcoming foldable smartphones, the OnePlus Open and Oppo Find N3, are said to have similar designs, specifications, and features, with the major difference being that the OnePlus Open will have a global release, while the Oppo Find N3 will only be available in China.
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.
