OnePlus Open Apex Edition to Have VIP Mode for Better Privacy

Highlight

  • OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Open Apex Edition on August 7.
  • Brand teases a VIP mode for enhanced privacy.
  • It will be available in a new Crimson Shadow colour with a faux leather finish.
  • It will also feature a Hasselblad-branded triple-camera system.
  • Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, the foldable open will likely run on OxygenOS 13.2 based on Android 13.

OnePlus is all set to launch a new version of its flagship foldable, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition, on August 7.

In the run-up to the launch, the company has been teasing various features and details about this upcoming foldable smartphone.

Among the latest revelations, OnePlus has confirmed that the new device will include a special VIP mode.

 OnePlus announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the OnePlus Open Apex Edition will introduce a new VIP mode designed to enhance user privacy.

Although specific details about this mode were not provided, it’s expected to be similar to the VIP mode found on OPPO’s Find N3 and Find X7 Ultra.

A video posted by OnePlus shows the VIP mode animation, which strongly suggests that users will be able to disable the camera, microphone, and location access with ease using the alert slider.

OnePlus Open Apex Edition to Have VIP Mode for Better Privacy

In addition to the VIP mode, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition will come in a new Crimson Shadow colour with a faux leather finish.

This model will also feature enhanced storage capabilities and new AI image editing tools.

While these features are exciting, OnePlus has hinted that there won’t be significant hardware upgrades in this edition.

Major hardware improvements are expected to be reserved for the OnePlus Open 2, which is planned for release next year.

OnePlus Open Specifications

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Open Apex Edition on August 7

The OnePlus Open boasts a 7.82-inch 2K Flexi-fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED primary display with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate and up to 2,800 nits of peak brightness.

On the outside, it features a 6.31-inch 2K LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED display, which also offers the same refresh rate and peak brightness as the main screen.

The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with an Adreno 740 GPU.

It comes with 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, ensuring plenty of power and space for all your needs.

It will be available in a new Crimson Shadow colour with a faux leather finish

The OnePlus Open runs on OxygenOS 13.2, which is based on Android 13.

For photography, the OnePlus Open features a triple camera setup.

This includes a 48-megapixel Sony LYT-T808 primary camera with both optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS), a 64-megapixel 3X telephoto camera with an OmniVision OV64B sensor, and a 48-megapixel Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle camera.

For selfies, the device is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera on the primary display and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter on the cover display.

OnePlus Open Key Specs

GENERAL

Country of Origin India
Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date October 19, 2023

DESIGN

Dimensions 143.1 x 153.4 x 5.8 mm
Weight 238 g
Colors Voyager Black, Emerald Dusk

DISPLAY

Type Color Super Fluid AMOLED (1B Colors)
Touch Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size 7.82 inches, 2268 x 2440 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio 1.0758:1
PPI ~ 370 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 89.6%
Glass Type Ultra Thin Glass
Features Dolby Vision, HDR10/HDR10+, 1440 Hz Pulse-Width Modulation, 2800 nits, ProXDR, 97% NTSC, 100% DCI-P3
Notch Yes, Punch Hole
Foldable Display Yes
Dual Display Yes, AMOLED, 6.31 inches, 1116 x 2484 pixels, Aspect Ratio: 20:09, Peak Brightness: 1400 / 2800 nits, Protective Material: Ceramic Guard, Screen-to-body ratio: 91.8%, 431 ppi

MEMORY

RAM 16 GB
Expandable RAM Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage 512 GB
Storage Type UFS 4.0
Card Slot No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
5G Yes
5G Bands NR: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version Wi-Fi 7, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ac wave 2/ax/be, 8 Spatial-stream sounding MU-MIMO
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC
USB Yes, USB-C v3.1
USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster Yes

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, A-GPS, QZSS
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Side
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, M-sensor Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor
3.5mm Headphone Jack No
Extra NFC
Extra Features Alert Slider, Noise Cancellation Support, Dolby Atmos, Titanium Alloy, LPDDR5x RAM, Haptics: X-axis Motor, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter

CAMERA

Rear Camera 48 MP 24mm f/1.7 (Wide Angle)
64 MP OmniVision OV64B, 3X optical zoom, 6X in-sensor zoom f/2.6 (Telephoto)
48 MP Sony IMX581, 14mm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Features Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, Nightscape, Dolby Vision, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, Tilt-Shift mode, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Retouch, Movie Mode, XPan Mode, Focus Peaking, Raw file, Raw Plus file, Filters, Super Stable, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, Focus Lock, Time-lapse, Google Lens
Video Recording 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 20 MP 20 mm f/2.2 (Wide Angle)
32 MP 22mm, 1/3.14″, Cover camera f/2.4 (Wide Angle)
Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD

TECHNICAL

OS Android v13
Custom UI OxygenOS 13.2
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
CPU 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz
GPU Adreno 740
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Supports JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG
Email Yes
Music MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4
Video MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI,, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM
FM Radio No
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 4805 mAh
Fast Charging Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC
Reverse Charging Yes, 10W

 FAQs

Q1. When is the OnePlus Open Apex Edition set to launch?

Answer. The OnePlus Open Apex Edition is scheduled to launch on August 7.

Q2. What is the new VIP mode in the OnePlus Open Apex Edition?

Answer. The VIP mode is a privacy feature that allows users to easily disable the camera, microphone, and location access using the alert slider.

Q3. What are the standout design features of the OnePlus Open Apex Edition?

Answer. Although the device will only be available after the launch to give a proper opinion, the OnePlus Open Apex Edition comes in a new Crimson Shadow colour with a faux leather finish.

Q4. What are the camera specifications of the OnePlus Open Apex Edition?

Answer. It will most likely feature a Hasselblad-branded triple camera setup, including a 48MP primary camera, a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera.

It also features a 20MP front camera on the primary display and a 32MP selfie camera on the cover display.

Q5. What are the key specifications of the OnePlus Open Apex Edition?

Answer. The device will most ikely feature a 7.82-inch 2K Flexi-fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and runs on OxygenOS 13.2 based on Android 13. 

Q6. How does the OnePlus Open’s display quality compare to other foldables?

Answer. The OnePlus Open sets a new standard in foldable displays with its large 7.82-inch inner screen, featuring minimal crease and high brightness levels. Its 120Hz refresh rate ensures a smooth visual experience, making it a leader in this segment.

Q7. What makes the camera of OnePlus Open stand out?

Answer. The OnePlus Open boasts a versatile camera setup, including a 48MP primary sensor and a 64MP telephoto lens.

What sets it apart is the integration of Hasselblad’s color science and advanced sensors, providing exceptional image quality and dynamic range.

Q8. Is the OnePlus Open suitable for gaming?

Answer. Absolutely. With its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and 240Hz touch sampling rate, the OnePlus Open delivers a responsive and immersive gaming experience, rivaling other high-end smartphones.

Q9. What are the software capabilities of the OnePlus Open?

Answer. Running on Oxygen OS 13.2, the OnePlus Open offers a user-friendly interface with features like Open Canvas for multitasking.

Its promise of up to Android 17 updates ensures longevity and up-to-date software experience.

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