OnePlus Open Launch: All You Need To Know Ahead Of October 19th’s Unveiling

Highlights

• OnePlus Open set to launch on October 19 in Mumbai at 7:30 PM, stirring up the foldable phone market.
• Expected to feature dual displays with 120Hz refresh rates and a high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
• Speculated price reaches new heights for OnePlus, possibly costing up to Rs 1,39,999.
• Strong camera lineup expected, with up to 64MP telephoto lens and advanced 67W fast charging.

OnePlus’s groundbreaking event is close at hand and the company is set to metaphorically and literally unfold its upcoming OnePlus Open.

It is the company’s foray into the foldable smartphone world and its launch is set for October 19 in Mumbai at 7:30 PM.

Before the grand unveiling, here’s a comprehensive rundown of everything that’s been leaked, speculated, or confirmed about the device.

When and Where To Watch

OnePlus Open is the talk of the tech town after the company officially tweeted about the event.

As mentioned the launch event is tomorrow at 7:30PM and you can catch it live on OnePlus India’s official YouTube channel here.

Price Expectations

The official pricing remains a secret, but tipster Abhishek Yadav has stirred the pot with a speculated price tag of Rs 1,39,999.

As such, even this speculative figure has generated discussion about the device’s potential market positioning and comparisons to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold5.

This is certainly a new territory for OnePlus as no phone from the company has ever breached the Rs 1,00,000 mark in India.

OnePlus Open Launch: Expected Key Specs

• Inner Display: 7.8 inches, 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
• Outer Display: 6.31 inches, 120Hz refresh rate
• Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• RAM: LPDDR5x
• Storage: UFS 4.0
• Battery Capacity: 4,800mAh
• Fast Charging: 67W
• Rear Cameras: 48MP wide, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto
• Front Cameras: 32MP on cover screen, 20MP on internal display

Display and Design

In the lead-up to the OnePlus Open’s promotion, Michael Fisher, a prominent YouTuber known as Mr Mobile, got exclusive access to the device, visiting OnePlus headquarters in China.

His video tour of the manufacturing facility gives consumers a behind-the-scenes look at the product.
As such, one of the OnePlus Open’s most intriguing features is its dual-display setup:

• Inner Display: The centerpiece is expected to be a 7.8-inch display, offering 2K resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz, which suggests smooth animations and high-quality visuals.
• Outer Display: Not to be outdone, the outer display is speculated to be 6.31 inches and also likely to have a 120Hz refresh rate, making it equally appealing.

Design leaks reveal a vertically-hinged design, echoing the form factor of industry standards like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5.

But OnePlus is injecting its own flair, possibly incorporating elements from sister-company Oppo’s foldable designs.

• The device incorporates a breakthrough “water-drop”-shaped, pressure-relieving Flexion hinge that simplifies the architecture to just 69 components, compared to the typical 100 components for standard foldable hinges.
• The use of aerospace-grade materials such as titanium alloy and reinforced carbon fiber has considerably reduced the weight of the hinge and consequently, the overall device weight
• Despite its lightweight construction, the device promises high durability with the hinge’s single-spine architecture that improves component integration and offers a sturdier structure compared to conventional three-part spines.
• The Alert Slider, a unique OnePlus feature, has been re-engineered for this new foldable form factor, maintaining its functionality while becoming more compact.

Processor and Storage

Under the hood, the OnePlus Open is expected to boast the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Coupled with this are the rumored LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage options, all of which is suggestive of super quick and rapid app loading and file transfers.

Preliminary results from Geekbench 6 benchmarks are promising.

The device’s single-core score stands at 1,557, and its multi-core score is 4,462, potentially outclassing competitors like the Google Pixel Fold.

Battery and Charging

Powering the device is a rumoured 4,800mAh battery.

What adds to the allure is the potential for 67W fast charging, which would considerably shorten the time needed to fully charge the device.

Camera Setup

The device is rumoured to sport a comprehensive camera array that includes a 48MP wide-angle lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP telephoto lens.

Front cameras might include a 32MP unit on the cover and a 20MP unit on the internal display, offering a versatile shooting experience.

OnePlus will also be using a Sony image sensor, LYTIA-T808, which is a first for a foldable smartphone.

It will feature a “Dual-layer Transistor Pixel” technology that doubles the light captured and stored.

Potential Colour Options

A series of leaks hint at color options, including ‘Voyage Black’ and ‘Emerald Eclipse.’

Another leak throws ‘Emerald Dusk’ into the mix, and there are even murmurs about a gold-shade variant, which definitely adds an extra layer of intrigue to the phone’s aesthetics.

Additional Specs

• Display Details: Further display specifications suggest pixel densities of 2440 x 2268 and 1116 x 2484 for the inner and outer screens, respectively.
• Crease: The device is said to feature an almost imperceptible screen crease, achieved through a series of technological advance
• Brightness: The device might come with an exceptional 2,800 nits of brightness, which would make it one of the brightest foldables on the market.

So there you have it—a detailed roundup of what to expect from the OnePlus Open launch. Be sure to tune in to the official event for all the confirmed details.

FAQs

When is the OnePlus Open launching?

The OnePlus Open is scheduled to launch on October 19 at 7:30 PM in Mumbai, India.

What are the expected key features of OnePlus Open?

The phone is anticipated to have a dual-display setup, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 67W fast charging, and a versatile camera array.

What is the rumored price for OnePlus Open?

The speculated price tag is Rs 1,39,999, though the official pricing will be revealed at the launch event.

How does the OnePlus Open compare to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5?

While official specs are yet to be confirmed, it’s expected to compete strongly against Samsung’s foldable offering, particularly in display quality and processing power.

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