OnePlus will launch its first ever foldable smartphone in select overseas markets soon. Embracing the “Never Settle” brand spirit, OnePlus aims to deliver a foldable device that not only offers the uncompromising experience OnePlus brings to its traditional flagships, but also incorporates the added benefit of a large display. This is precisely what users desire in a foldable phone, and it is why OnePlus wants to bring this dream phone to the market.
To create this foldable masterpiece, Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus and Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer of OPPO, challenged his teams at OnePlus and OPPO to work together to bring the best of both brands to the new phone. Because this is a new way of creating a phone, we’d like to give you some more background on what went into bringing this unparalleled creation to life. We can also share more information about the evolution of the new device’s hinge and reveal that the new product will feature the OnePlus trademark Alert Slider.
Pete Confirms: OnePlus and OPPO to Simultaneously Release the Same Foldable Smartphone
OnePlus will launch its first ever foldable smartphone in select overseas markets soon. Embracing the “Never Settle” brand spirit, OnePlus aims to deliver a foldable device that not only offers an uncompromising flagship experience, but also incorporates the added benefit of a large display. Now, the future is OPEN.
A Masterpiece Forges by Dual Forces
Pete Lau, who oversees both OPPO and OnePlus products, maintains a steadfast focus on creating exceptional products. With a user-centric approach, OnePlus starts by identifying user needs and strives to deliver burdenless designs, and fast & smooth experiences.
Following the merger of OPPO and OnePlus in 2021, the company’s research and development capabilities have grown stronger. We have introduced numerous industry-leading technologies and earned a favorable reputation among consumers. Notably, OPPO has launched two generations of foldable devices, while OnePlus received widespread acclaim for the OnePlus 11.
This folding phone is jointly developed by the OPPO team and the OnePlus team. Because we want to create a synergy and bring the best of the two teams together. Both teams have accumulated strong experience, and this folding phone will have a different go to market strategy in different regions so that more users will be able to have their hands on this device.
Because there is only one goal: to create the best folding phone. The OPPO team has accumulated strong experience in the foldable design and in the camera technologies while OnePlus is famous for creating a fast and smooth experience, burdenless design and the peak performance of the hardware. So, we decided to bring the best of these two teams together and create this folding phone.
One more thing – the alert slider, which has become a defining feature which OnePlus fans love, will also feature on this folding phone.
Unleashing the Potential of Hinges through Accumulated Expertise
Compared to the traditional slab style form factor, foldable devices are by one key feature: the hinge. The hinge is a critical component that not only impacts the space occupied within the device but also influences its overall durability and lifespan.
With over six hundred patents dedicated to hinge design, OnePlus has made significant strides in perfecting the foldable experience. Those who experienced the inaugural Find N foldable two years ago may recall the remarkable absence of a gap when the phone is closed — a truly seamless state achieved by the hinge. In fact, the phone remains securely held together even if a thin piece of paper is inserted between its halves.
In the case of the OnePlus foldable, we have developed 35 patents specifically tailored to the hinge. Through careful material selection, we have managed to reduce both the size and weight of the hinge while enhancing its strength.
Compared to the hinge used in the OPPO Find N2, the hinge employed in the OnePlus foldable boasts a staggering 31 fewer components. This reduction not only contributes to a lighter device but also showcases improvements in material design and increased overall strength. Remarkably, the OnePlus foldable’s hinge is 37% smaller than its counterpart in the Find N2.
By optimizing the hinge size, we have created more space within the device, enabling us to introduce a diverse range of experiences for consumers. The smaller, refined hinge design opens new possibilities for the foldable phone, enhancing its functionality and user satisfaction.
Prashant Chaudhary
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