OnePlus is making waves in the smartphone industry with its global launch of the eagerly anticipated OnePlus Open, its first foray into the foldable phone market. The unveiling ceremony is slated for 7:30 PM IST today in Mumbai, a symbolic venue underscoring the brand’s dedication to its vast Indian user base. Fans and tech aficionados from around the world can catch the live stream on OnePlus India’s official YouTube channel.
The OnePlus Open promises a redefined foldable experience, seeking to “challenge the conventional norms” often associated with foldable devices. Fusing innovative tech with aesthetic appeal, the device is set to dispel the compromises typically seen in foldable models.
One standout feature of the OnePlus Open is the integration of Sony’s latest camera sensor, the LYTIA-T808. This advanced sensor boasts Sony’s “Dual-layer Transistor Pixel” technology, commonly referred to as “Pixel Stacked”. This groundbreaking tech facilitates twice the light capture, resulting in superior photo clarity, even with a relatively smaller sensor size.
The display, often a focal point of any smartphone, has received special attention in the OnePlus Open. It boasts a 7.82-inch fluid AMOLED main display, coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. Selfie lovers are in for a treat with two dedicated cameras: a 20-megapixel shooter for the inner front and a 32-megapixel sensor on the outer. Further leaks, though unconfirmed, suggest a 6.31-inch 2K AMOLED cover display with “Ceramic Guard” protection, support for Dolby Vision, and an LTPO 3.0 main inner display. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, paired with a substantial 16GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
In terms of price, the OnePlus Open is rumored to retail around Rs. 1,39,999 in India, or approximately $1,699 for the U.S. audience, making it competitively priced against giants like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Eager customers won’t have to wait long as the device is tipped to be available for purchase from October 27.
Today’s event is more than just a product launch; it’s a testament to OnePlus’s commitment to innovation and excellence. The smartphone industry, rife with competition, eagerly awaits the arrival of a device that could potentially reshape the foldable segment.