Highlights
- OnePlus has confirmed that it will not release a new foldable phone in 2025.
- This means there will be no “Open 2” successor to the OnePlus Open.
- Oppo is set to launch the Find N5 on February 20 as the world’s thinnest book-style foldable.
- OnePlus reassures it is not leaving the foldable market entirely.
OnePlus has officially confirmed that it won’t be releasing a new foldable phone in 2025. This means there will be no “Open 2″ successor to the OnePlus Open, which launched in 2023 and was widely praised.
The announcement comes as Oppo prepares to launch the Find N5 on February 20, which is set to be the world’s thinnest book-style foldable. Since the original OnePlus Open was essentially a rebranded Oppo Find N3, many expected OnePlus to follow the same strategy for its next foldable. However, the company has now made it clear that no such launch is happening this year.
In a community post titled “A Note About Our Foldable Strategy for 2025 – Recalibrating for Innovation”, the Product Manager of OnePlus Open Vale G stated that the company has decided “not to release a foldable this year.”
“At OnePlus, our core strength and passion lie in setting new benchmarks and challenging the status quo across all product categories. With that in mind, we’ve carefully considered the timing and our next steps in foldable devices, and we have made the decision not to release a foldable this year,” the company wrote in the post.
“While this may come as a surprise, we believe this is the right approach for us at this time. As OPPO takes the lead in the foldable segment with the Find N5, we’re committed to developing products that will redefine multiple categories and bring you experiences that are as innovative and exciting as ever, all while aligning closely with our Never Settle mantra,” it also added.
However, it also assured fans and community members that the company is not leaving the foldable market entirely. “our decision to pause on foldable for this generation does not signify a departure from the category. OPPO’s Find N5 demonstrates remarkable advancements in foldable technology, including the use of cutting-edge new materials and more sophisticated engineering. We remain committed to incorporating these breakthroughs into our future products,” Vale G confirms.
Meanwhile, the Oppo Find N5 will get a global release, but it’s not expected to be available in the United States.
FAQs
Q1. Will OnePlus release a new foldable phone in 2025?
Answer. OnePlus has officially confirmed that it won’t be releasing a new foldable phone in 2025.
Q2. What is Oppo’s upcoming foldable phone and its launch date?
Answer. Oppo is set to launch the Find N5 on February 20, which will be the world’s thinnest book-style foldable.
Q3. Is OnePlus leaving the foldable market entirely?
Answer. No, OnePlus confirmed that the decision to pause on foldable for this generation does not signify a departure from the category. They remain committed to incorporating advancements into future products.
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