Foldable phones have been capturing our imaginations for a while now. The allure of a compact, regular-sized smartphone that unfolds into a larger screen for work, entertainment, or whatever you desire is just too irresistible to ignore. And now, OnePlus has stepped into the foldable arena with the OnePlus Open, a device that might just make you fall in love with foldable phones all over again.
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A New Star is Born
OnePlus Open, which was officially unveiled on October 19, 2023, has now made its grand entrance into the world of foldable smartphones, with its official release on October 26, 2023, creating significant excitement among tech enthusiasts. OnePlus Open is all set to change how we use our phones, and everyone’s pretty pumped about it.
A Masterpiece of Engineering
The OnePlus Open is designed to impress. When folded, it’s a sleek 153.4 x 73.3 x 11.7 mm, which fits comfortably in your pocket. Unfold it, and you have a large 7.82-inch Flexi-fluid AMOLED display with Dolby Vision and a 120Hz refresh rate. This technology creates an incredibly vibrant and immersive visual experience, making everything from movies to gaming more enjoyable.
A Dual-Purpose Design
OnePlus has ensured that the OnePlus Open is practical in both folded and unfolded states. When folded, it’s a regular smartphone with a 6.31-inch Super Fluid OLED cover display. This makes it easy to handle, and you can use it one-handed without any hassle.
Performance and Speed
The OnePlus Open is all about speed and efficiency. It runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.2, and the best part is, OnePlus guarantees four years of major Android OS updates and five years of security updates.
Under the hood, you’ll find a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. This means you can switch between apps seamlessly, and your favorite apps will launch in a flash. With a spacious 512GB of internal storage and a whopping 16GB of RAM, you’ll have plenty of room for all your files and apps.
Impressive Camera Setup
The OnePlus Open boasts a remarkable camera setup with a 48MP wide-angle lens, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. These lenses are equipped with multi-directional PDAF, OIS, and other features, making it easier to capture stunning photos and videos.
Power and Charging
With a Li-Po 4805 mAh battery, the OnePlus Open keeps you going all day. The 67W wired charging ensures you can quickly top up your battery. In just 42 minutes, you can go from 1% to 100%, as advertised. And if you need to share some power, the OnePlus Open supports reverse-wired charging.
Connectivity and More
OnePlus Open offers a full suite of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6e/7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and more. It’s ready to tackle whatever your digital life throws at it.
Exciting Colors and a Unique Price Approach
The OnePlus Open is set to be available in two stylish colors: Emerald Dusk and Voyager Black. With a price tag of $1,699.99, it’s a competitive offering in the foldable smartphone market. You might be thinking, “Whoa, $1,700 for a phone?” Well, here’s the good news: OnePlus has a cool deal where you can trade in any old phone, seriously, any old phone you have lying around, and you’ll get a sweet $200 discount.
And the best part? This deal isn’t just a limited-time thing; OnePlus promises to keep it going for the entire life of the phone. But then, it makes you wonder, why not just price the phone at $1,500 from the start, right?
