Highlights

• The Oppo Find N5 failed JerryRigEverything’s bend test with its inner display damaged during stress.
• The phone’s slim aluminum middle frame is not dustproof.
• The hinge is strong for everyday use and the reduced screen crease marks a significant improvement over previous models.

Caption – Oppo Find N5 durability test. (Image credit – YouTube channel JerryRigEverything)

Oppo’s Find N5 has been introduced as the world’s slimmest book-style foldable phone. However, when popular YouTuber Zack Nelson of YouTube Channel JerryRigEverything recently put the device through his signature durability test, the results were not as promising.

Oppo Find N5 Scratches And Fails the Bend Test

JerryRigEverything’s test revealed the phone features an aluminum middle frame, a glass-protected outer display and a soft inner display. During the scratch test, the inner screen started scratching at level 2 on the Mohs hardness scale, while the outer display held up better, scratching at level 6, which is expected for a phone with these materials.

Caption – Dust test on Oppo Find N5. (Image credit – YouTube channel JerryRigEverything)

However, things went downhill in the bend test. YouTuber Nelson covered the hinge with dust, and some particles made their way inside. While the hinge is water-resistant, it is not dustproof, which led to issues when folding the phone.

Caption – Lines appeared on the display of Oppo Find N5 during the dust test. (Image credit – YouTube channel JerryRigEverything)

When the Find N5 was bent horizontally while folded, dust particles inside the hinge caused two lines of dead pixels to appear on the inner screen. This is a stark contrast to the OnePlus Open, which survived the same test without damage.

Caption – Oppo Find N5 failed the bend test. (Image credit – YouTube channel JerryRigEverything)

The biggest disappointment came when the phone was bent vertically with the hinge unfolded, the inner display was completely damaged.

A possible reason for this failure could be the phone’s slim design. A thicker middle frame made from the same material might have provided better structural strength, preventing the damage seen in the test.

While Oppo claims the hinge can withstand up to 50 kg of pressure without damage, those tests were conducted in a controlled environment with force applied in a specific way. Real-world usage conditions can vary significantly.

Oppo Find N5 – Impressive Hinge Strength and Crease Reduction

Despite the durability concerns, the hinge remains strong enough to withstand most everyday accidents. One positive takeaway is that the crease on the Find N5 is less visible than its predecessor, something Oppo has improved upon and deserves credit for.

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FAQs

Q1. Did the Oppo Find N5 pass the durability test by JerryRigEverything?

Answer. No, the Oppo Find N5 failed the bend test, with its inner display completely damaged when bent vertically, despite its hinge being water resistant.

Q2. What contributed to the Oppo Find N5’s durability issues?

Answer. The phone’s slim aluminum middle frame and the hinge’s lack of dust protection caused problems during the test, leading to screen damage.

Q3. What improvements has Oppo made in the Find N5 despite its durability concerns?

Answer. Oppo improved the hinge strength for everyday use and reduced the screen crease visibility compared to its predecessor.

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