OnePlus Open Foldable Phone Spotted Ahead of Possible October India Launch

OnePlus Open foldable smartphone is said to house a triple rear camera unit, placed in a circular module.

Written by Richa Sharma, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 30 September 2023 16:49 IST

OnePlus Open Foldable Phone Spotted Ahead of Possible October India Launch

Photo Credit: Twitter/ Sufiyan Khan, Viral Bhayani

OnePlus Open foldable smartphone could be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC

Highlights

The smartphone is likely to launch in October
OnePlus Open could feature an outward folding design
It might include two 32-megapixel front camera sensors

OnePlus Open is expected to make its debut soon as the first foldable smartphone from OnePlus. It has been previously reported that the foldable could release on October 19. However, the company has not revealed the exact launch date yet. Meanwhile, there have been several leaks and rumours regarding the phone's design and specifications. It is expected to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Now, ahead of its launch, Indian actress Anushka Sharma was reportedly spotted using the OnePlus Open smartphone.

YouTube creator Sufiyan Khan (@RealSufiyanKhan) recently posted pictures on X, where we can see Anushka Sharma holding the OnePlus Open foldable smartphone in her hands. From the glimpses, one could spot the camera unit of the upcoming smartphone. While the company has confirmed that the OnePlus Open would launch in India soon, it has not revealed a date.

The smartphone is likely to launch in October. An earlier report also suggested that the official debut could take place on October 19. The smartphone was initially tipped to launch in August, however, the release was pushed further due to a change in display manufacturer.

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A previous report suggested that the OnePlus Open could feature an outward folding design. This will be similar to several other Android foldable such as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Pixel Fold, and Vivo X Fold 2. The price of the foldable is tipped to be fixed under Rs. 1,20,00. In terms of specifications, it could come with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, along with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The OnePlus Open smartphone is expected to sport a 7.8-inch AMOLED inner display, with a 6.3-inch AMOLED outer screen.

The OnePlus Open is said to house a triple rear camera unit, placed in a circular module. The setup could be led by a 50-megapixel sensor, along with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel periscope lens. For selfies, it might include two 32-megapixel front camera sensors.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
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All-day battery life
Reliable cameras

Bad
Expensive
Still feels bulky

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Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2176x1812 pixels

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NEWS

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 9.5-megapixel + 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4821mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2208x1840 pixels

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NEWS

Display (Primary) 8.03-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 16-megapixel

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RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4800mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1916x2160 pixels

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