OnePlus Open 2 rumors: Release date, leaked features and everything else we know so far

UPDATE: January 26, 2025 (1:25 AM ET): We’ve updated our OnePlus Open 2 rumor center with confirmed information regarding the phone’s chipset, wireless charging support, and IP rating.

While parts of Europe and Asia have experienced a variety of excellent foldable phoneThe US had limited options besides Samsung for years. Luckily, that’s no longer the case, as we now have several attractive alternatives from Google, Motorola, and, most recently, OnePlus. As we note in our oneplus open reviewIt’s an excellent product and feels far more polished than one would generally expect from a first-generation device. However, it is not a perfect device, and there is a lot of room for improvement, which we may get with the upcoming OnePlus Open 2. But are we also getting its successor? Here are all the leaks, rumors, and other details we know about the OnePlus Open 2.

Although statements from OnePlus have not explicitly confirmed the development of a product called OnePlus Open 2, their foldable line is likely to continue. The first generation device received a generally positive response, although it was criticized for its high price compared to other high-end foldables, especially considering it lacked some key features. The “Open” name suits the product, so it’s unlikely the branding will change in the near future.

Note that the Oppo Find N3 was rebranded to OnePlus Open upon launch. OnePlus is unlikely to abandon the branding, but a rebranding from the Oppo Find N series in the Chinese market to the OnePlus Open series in the global market remains very likely.

• OnePlus Open – 19 October 2023

It is difficult to predict the exact release date of the OnePlus Open 2, especially with only one model previously released. The original Open was available for pre-order on October 19, 2023, and began shipping on October 26. We’ve already passed that timeline, so the schedule was up in the air until the company ordered it.

we have heard rumors Q1 2025 launch window for China and global launch sometime later Chinese New YearOppo’s Chief Product Officer (CPO) and OnePlus founder, Liu Zuohu, confirmed that the launch is scheduled for February, so it looks like Q1 was on track for China. If it launches globally, it’s expected to be rebranded to the OnePlus Open 2, so you can expect the new foldable H1 to arrive sometime in 2025.

Early rumors about OnePlus Open 2 come from leaker digital chat stationWhich claims it will have an advanced hinge to reduce weight, an “ultra-flat” folding screen, a 2K high-resolution cover screen, a thinner design, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (which has been released) snapdragon 8 elite already) and it may retain the periscope camera.

It’s not just DCS that is bragging about thinness, the company itself has started bragging about it too. Oppo chief product officer Liu Zuohu steps up weibo To claim that the OnePlus Open 2 will be the “world’s thinnest folding flagship”. As if that wasn’t enough, Zhou Yibao, product manager of the Oppo Find series, also posted weiboSharing a video of Open 2 comparing various objects like coins, sticky note pads and card stacks.

What makes this figure even more surprising is that rumors claim that the device is also betting on a major battery upgrade. digital chat station The device is said to have a 6,000mAh battery, although a recent leak has revised this figure to 5,700mAh. Still, it would be a big step up from the Open’s 4,805mAh battery.

digital chat station It is further said that the design of OnePlus Open 2 may be quite similar to its predecessor. A large round camera island will remain on the back of the device, but the main highlight of the Open 2 will be the triple 50MP rear camera setup with Hasselblad tuning. For reference, the OnePlus Open has a 48MP primary camera, a 64MP telephoto camera with support for 3x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide camera. So, going up to 50MP for all three cameras gives us widespread optimism for bigger and better sensors.

The leak also suggests that the OnePlus Open 2 may fix one of the biggest shortcomings of the Open. The Open 2 may come with wireless charging support, a feature that many users in the US consider a must-have in flagship devices. leaker smart pikachu It is mentioned that the OnePlus Open 2 may also support a magnetic accessory ecosystem. Not much information has been shared, but we assume it will be enabled via MagSafe-like ringed cases, such as oneplus 13,

More detailed details came from a report smartprix In December. The outlet claims that the main display is LTPO, eight inches, has a 120Hz refresh rate, and offers 2K resolution. The external display, meanwhile, is said to be 6.4 inches diagonally, making it slightly larger than before. Along with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, it will feature 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. It looks like we can also expect an IPX8 rating, a 5,900mAh battery, 80W wired charging, and Oxygen OS 15. oppo executive On January 21, it was also confirmed that the device will offer 50W wireless charging and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

On January 20, the company said that the Find N5/OnePlus Open 2 will be IPX8, IPX9 and IPX6 ratingsThis means it must withstand hot water, high-pressure water jets and immersion. However, dust resistance is not visible here.

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We know Oppo and OnePlus are aiming to take the title of thinnest book-style foldable, but how thin are we really talking about? There aren’t really any concrete measurements at this point, we’ve only heard that its thickness will reportedly be less than 10mm. But the phone maker has started teasing the size in images and a video.

As mentioned earlier, OnePlus founder Liu Zuohu posted on Weibo to make claims about the OnePlus Open 2. That post features an image of the OnePlus Open 2 open next to a sharpened pencil. The handset appears to be slightly thicker than a pencil lead when opened up.

Shortly after that social post spread, product manager Zhou Yibao released the comparison video we mentioned earlier. From that video, we can tell that the Open 2 is about as thick as four Chinese ID cards in its unfolded state.

Both the image and video only show a small part of the device, so we can’t really tell what the overall handset looks like. However, some leaked renders have surfaced over the past few weeks.

a report from smartprix We get two renders based on late-stage prototypes of the OnePlus Open 2. One image shows the back of the device, while the other image gives a glimpse at the internal display.

At first glance, OpenGL 2 looks pretty much like its predecessor, but there are some key differences. At first, the foldable seems to retain the large circular rear camera housing, but the arrangement of the cameras is different. On the OnePlus Open, the camera lenses are located on the left side of the circular camera bump. Meanwhile, these renders show that the rear sensors of the Open 2 are now in the top half of the circle with the Hasselblad branding at the bottom.

You might also have noticed the fact that these renders show a device with curved rear edges. This is in contrast to the flat rear body of the first generation foldable.

• OnePlus Open (16GB/512GB)- $1,699.99

OnePlus hasn’t shared anything about the existence of the OnePlus Open 2 or its price, so we don’t know how much the upcoming foldable will cost.

However, we can make some reasonable guesses based on past and present trends. The OnePlus Open launched at a price of $1,700, although OnePlus offered its own promotional rebate of $200 when trading in any phone in practically any condition, effectively bringing the price down to $1,500. Trading in new and functional equipment will get you better discounts.

Since the OnePlus Open 2 has some impressive upgrades as per the leak, one can safely assume that the company will price it at least the same as the OnePlus Open and won’t sell it cheap. Given that the upcoming phone will likely come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, which is significantly more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at launch, users should be prepared for a price increase in all likelihood.

After considering these factors, we estimate the OnePlus Open 2 to be priced between $1,700 to $2,000 at launch, with scope for promotional discounts.

We don’t know if and when the OnePlus Open 2 will launch, so asking users to wait for it is not the right move, as it may take several months for the phone to launch. If you need a phone right away, you should choose among other foldables like the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold ($1799 on Amazon) or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 ($1899.99 at SamsungEven the OnePlus Open holds its own despite its relative age, although you should look for discounts to buy the foldable even cheaper.