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Oppo Find N5 Sets New Standard for Foldables, Receives TUV Rheinland Certification and IPX9 Rating

Highlights

The Oppo Find N5 has passed TÜV Rheinland’s worry-free folding certification.
It also received an IPX9 rating making it a highly durable foldable device.
The phone features a titanium alloy hinge with an imperceptible crease using UTG glass.
It will also be the first foldable to feature the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and has a 5,600mAh battery.

Oppo Find N5 images. (Image credit – Oppo)

Oppo is set to launch the Find N5 globally on February 20 and has been officially releasing multiple teasers in the last few weeks. Constant updates and leaks have managed to keep the buzz around the foldable alive for months. Now, the most recent official update has been regarding its breakthrough in folding tech with stronger hinge certification and durability with IP rating.

Here’s what we know.

Oppo’s official post on Weibo.

Oppo Find N5 – TUV Rheinland Certification and IPX9 rating

The Oppo Find N5 features a titanium alloy hinge, which has passed TÜV Rheinland’s worry-free folding certification along with a new “imperceptible crease” certification. The phone also boasts an IPX9 rating, meaning it can withstand immersion in water and high-pressure hot water jets, making it one of the most durable book-style foldable devices yet.

Oppo Find N5 marketing teasers for China launch. (Image credit – Oppo on Weibo)

An Oppo official confirmed that the phone uses the company’s fourth-generation waterdrop hinge, UTG glass and other advanced screen materials to minimize the crease depth and width.

The Oppo Find N5 barely visible crease comparison. (Image credit – Gizmochina)

The teaser also revealed that the crease is barely noticeable compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, marking a major milestone for Oppo in hinge technology.

Oppo has achieved this while keeping the hinge only 4.2mm thick. The phone has also passed rigorous durability tests including high temperature and humidity, low-temperature folding, sharp object impact, and unfolding flatness tests. As per ITHome, this is the industry’s first foldable phone to earn TÜV dual certification.

The Find N5 will be the world’s first foldable to feature the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset offering top-tier performance. It will also pack a massive 5,600mAh battery, a significant upgrade from the 4,805mAh battery in the Find N3 ensuring longer usage time.

FAQs

Q1. What certifications has the Oppo Find N5 received?

Answer. The Oppo Find N5 has passed TÜV Rheinland’s worry-free folding certification and received an IPX9 rating.

Q2. What materials are used in the Oppo Find N5’s hinge?

Answer. The Oppo Find N5 features a titanium alloy hinge with an “imperceptible crease,” using advanced materials like UTG glass to minimise crease visibility and enhance durability.