HIGHLIGHTS
* OnePlus confirmed that it would launch its foldables in Q3 of 2023.
* OnePlus is likely to rebrand the upcoming OPPO Find N3 as its foldable device.
* The launch timeline of the OnePlus Fold has been revealed.
OnePlus teased that it would launch the OnePlus Fold smartphone in Q3 of 2023 during the OnePlus 11 launch event. The company later confirmed that it wouldn’t launch any other smartphones in the OnePlus 11 series apart from OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus 11R 5G.
The BBK-owned giant wanted to focus on its maiden foldable smartphone. OnePlus had trademarked OnePlus V Fold and OnePlus V Flip monikers ahead of the global launch of the OnePlus 11 series smartphones.
Previously, a tipster had tipped about the launch of the upcoming foldable device. Tipster Yogesh Brar has teamed up with Pricebaba to reveal the device’s launch date, event venue, and market availability.
OnePlus Fold launch date is fast approaching. To recall, during the OnePlus 11 launch event, which was held in February this year, OnePlus confirmed that it would announce its first foldable phone in the third quarter of this year.
Since the final marketing name of the device is yet to be officially confirmed, it is being tentatively called the OnePlus Fold.
In today’s leak, we at Pricebaba have obtained exclusive information on the launch timeframe of the OnePlus Fold from tipster Yogesh Brar. In addition, he has revealed the OnePlus Fold launch event venue and the markets that will be receiving it.
OnePlus Fold: Launch Timeline and Tipped Specifications
The report from Pricebaba reveals that OnePlus would launch its first foldable device in the first half of August. The device’s launch event is tipped to take place in New York.
Similarly, OPPO unveiled its OPPO Find N2 series smartphones globally in London. OnePlus had conducted the OnePlus 11 5G global launch in India. The report also adds that the device would be available in markets including India and US.
OnePlus will likely fix the marketing name of its first foldable device as OnePlus V Fold. OnePlus already trademarked the moniker in January 2023.
A report by 91Mobiles recently revealed that the upcoming Fold and OPPO Find N3 will share a similar design. Both devices are expected to feature a book-style foldable design.
The report added that the OnePlus will rebrand OPPO Find N3 in the global markets. Tipster Yogesh Brar revealed that the upcoming OnePlus Fold and OPPO Find N3 will feature an 8-inch OLED display with a QHD+ resolution. The display will continue to feature a 120Hz refresh rate similar to its predecessor.
The secondary display would be a smaller 6.5 inches panel with a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Underneath, both devices will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC built on a 4nm process. The chipset is tipped to pair with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Both foldable smartphones will boot Android 13 out of the box.
There wouldn’t be any significant differences between both devices in the UI. OnePlus’s Oxygen OS 13 and OPPO’s Color OS 13 are similar.
The tipster added that the rear-camera setup would resemble OPPO’s flagship Find X6 smartphone. Both foldable smartphones are expected to feature a 50MP Sony IMX 890 primary sensor, a 48MP Sony IMX 581 ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 32MP periscope sensor.
The punch-hole in the display is tipped to house a 32MP selfie camera.
The devices are expected to be backed by a 4800 mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging tech. Other specifications of the upcoming foldable smartphone are unknown.
There is also no information about the OnePlus V Flip smartphone. We expect OnePlus to officially announce the OnePlus Fold launch date in the coming months.
ONEPLUS FOLD KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 8.3 inches (21.08 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 5, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A710 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 8.3 inches (21.08 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 3200 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 407 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/2.1, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.1 |
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.0, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 65W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+CDMA |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N2
TDD N38 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on OnePlus Fold
1) OnePlus Fold specifications (rumoured)
Ans) OPPO is expected to launch the OPPO Find N3 in August in China. It is said that the device could be heading to markets outside of China as a OnePlus device. As per reports, the OnePlus Fold will have an 8-inch foldable OLED screen that offers a QHD+ resolution and a 6.5-inch cover OLED panel with FHD+ resolution. Both screens will support a 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the OnePlus Fold will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.0 native storage. It will run on Android 13 OS and OxygenOS 13.1 and pack a 4,800mAh battery with 80W charging.
For selfies, it will have a 32-megapixel camera on the cover display and another 32-megapixel camera on the inner screen. The rear camera setup of the device will feature an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide snapper, and a 32-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
2) OnePlus Fold launch timeframe
Ans) Brar disclosed that the OnePlus Fold is set to be announced during the first half of August, with the launch event scheduled to take place in New York. The device will have a global rollout, encompassing markets such as the United States and India. Although the tipster has previously provided substantial information regarding the specifications and design of the OnePlus Fold, today’s leak does not contain any new details pertaining to these aspects of the device.
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