Latest reports citing speculation suggest that the forthcoming iteration of OnePlus’ first foldable, called ‘OnePlus Open 2′, will not come out this year. Others speculated that it wouldn’t arrive until the first quarter of 2025, which would likely put its release alongside Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
More About the OnePlus Open 2
Anticipated improvements regarding the OnePlus Open 2 that should be in line with a rebranded Oppo Find N5 as per Digital Chat Station, a reputable source on Weibo. Those improvements encompass a next-gen hinge mechanism that will help in bringing weight numbers down, an “ultra-thin” folding glass screen with even less of the visible crease this time around (blobs and all), an upgraded cover display as well a somewhat slimmer profile overall.
The delay may be a disappointment to die-hard fans but could turn out to help the OnePlus Open 2. Targeting a possible early 2025 launch would also mesh well with the likely introduction of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, expected to be announced by late 2024. The change in chipset should bring significant improvements over the age-old specs of its predecessor, hopefully making it more appealing as a competitor in the foldable smartphone space.
OnePlus has been working more closely with Oppo, which belongs to the same parent company BBK Electronics. One of these collaborations is bringing their software development efforts together this year, which will ultimately lead to a single codebase for OxygenOS (OnePlus) and ColorOS (OPPO).
The original OnePlus Open, launched in October 2023 received accolades for its solid construction which included a sturdy hinge and an almost indiscernible crease on the display. Some potential upgrades for the OnePlus Open 2 include IPX8 water resistance, foldable-specific software improvements, and even wireless charging.
To recap, although the delayed launch timeline of OnePlus Open 2 might leave some fans downcast; yet, synergistic collaboration between advanced chipset technology and strategic alliances with Oppo bodes well for major improvements in the next iteration of foldable smartphones by Innovate.
