OnePlus Confirms The Launch of Its Folding Phone
OnePlus has announced that it will be entering the foldable phone market with the launch of its first folding phone in the second half of 2023.
The announcement was made during a panel at MWC 2023, where the company confirmed its plans to release a flagship foldable device that will offer its signature fast and smooth experience.
The company has been teasing its foldable phone since August 2022, but this is the first official confirmation that a OnePlus foldable handset is in the works.
The device is expected to be launched between July and December 2023, with a previous leak suggesting a launch date in Q3 2023.
Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus, said that the company is focused on creating a device that will be at the pinnacle of the foldable market in terms of industrial design, mechanical technology, and other aspects. The company aims to deliver a flagship phone that doesn't compromise on its folding form.
The exact form factor of the device has not been confirmed, but there are speculations that it will be a book-like foldable handset. OnePlus's parent company, Oppo, has been experimenting with foldable phones for a few years, and it is likely that the OnePlus foldable will share design language and features with Oppo products.
The newly launched Oppo Find N2 Flip, which is the company's first folding flip phone to launch outside of China, may provide some clues about the upcoming OnePlus Fold. The phone features a 7.6-inch foldable OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
OnePlus has not revealed any further details about its foldable phone, but it is expected that the company will release more information in the coming months through its marketing campaign. The company is known for its strategy of slowly trickling out details about its upcoming products before their launch.
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The foldable phone market is currently dominated by Samsung and Huawei, but more companies are entering the space. Motorola, Xiaomi, and Oppo have already launched their own foldable phones, and Google is also reportedly working on a foldable device.
OnePlus's entry into the foldable phone market is significant as it could give consumers more options and increase competition in the space. The company has a loyal fanbase, and its reputation for delivering high-performance devices at an affordable price point could make its foldable phone an attractive option for consumers.
In conclusion, OnePlus has officially confirmed that it is working on a foldable phone that will launch in the second half of 2023.
The company aims to deliver a flagship phone that offers its signature fast and smooth experience, without compromising on its folding form. The exact form factor of the device has not been confirmed, but it is speculated that it will be a book-like foldable handset.
OnePlus's parent company Oppo's recently launched Oppo Find N2 Flip may provide some clues about the upcoming OnePlus Fold. More details about the device are expected to be released in the coming months through the company's marketing campaign.