The buzz around the foldable smartphone market intensifies as OnePlus prepares to unveil its first foldable smartphone, OnePlus Fold. Rumored to be a global version of OPPO’s Find N3, this hotly anticipated device is slated to be launched in August in New York.
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OnePlus Fold Launch Date A Bold Move
OnePlus, in an audacious move, seems to be planning to launch its first foldable smartphone just a week or two after Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5. As per rumors, Samsung’s next unpacked event is scheduled for July 26. This daring stance by OnePlus can be seen as an attempt to grab some attention away from Samsung’s high-profile launch.
OnePlus Fold Expected to Match Flagship Features
As the OnePlus Fold Launch Date approaches, speculations around its features are heating up. The device is expected to rival the OPPO Find X6 series with a comparable battery life, display quality, design, and possibly even camera specifications. The foldable smartphone is rumored to come with an 8-inch inner foldable screen with QHD+ resolution and a 6.5-inch outer FHD+ screen, both boasting a 120 Hz refresh rate. It is also speculated to house the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The smartphone will likely run on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.1 on top.
Camera and Charging Specifications
The OnePlus Fold could potentially be leading its category in terms of camera hardware in 2023. While it may not include the top-ranking 1-inch sensor of the X6 Pro, it might launch with the 50+48+32MP set-up from the Hasselblad-branded OnePlus 11, if not the triple 50MP array of the vanilla Find X6. Additionally, the phone could sport a pair of 32 MP selfie shooters, one for each screen.
As for the battery, it’s likely to be powered by a 4,800 mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging. An interesting addition could be the top-end wireless charging spec inherited from the X6 Pro, a feature not found in OnePlus’ current flagship device, the OnePlus 11.
A Global Rollout
The OnePlus Fold is set to enjoy a global rollout, with availability in the US, India, and all other countries where OnePlus currently sells its products. This is a refreshing approach, given the sporadic availability issues experienced with other foldable devices such as the Pixel Fold.
Conclusion
The OnePlus Fold Launch Date marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, as it ventures into the competitive world of foldable smartphones. With its high-end specifications and global availability, OnePlus Fold could potentially disrupt the market and challenge the dominance of players like Samsung and Google.
