U.S. Residents Miss Out on Launch of an Impressive Foldable Mobile Device
Oppo's been making waves in the smartphone scene, particularly with foldable devices. Their upcoming Find N5 is turning heads for its claimed thinness, matching the thickness of a USB-C port. The official unveiling is scheduled globally in about two weeks, but sad news for stateside fans, as this sleek device won't be gracing our shores anytime soon.
Leaked images and teasers from Oppo's product manager, Zhou Yibao, have been doing the rounds on Chinese social media. Compared to an iPhone 16 Pro Max in tablet mode, the Find N5 looks remarkably slender. It even stacks up thinly against a pile of credit cards.
Details on the phone's specifications are still scarce, but Zhou did shed some light on a few specs via Weibo. The Find N5 will boast a 3D-printed titanium alloy hinge, making it the first Android device to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Extreme chipset. Zhou also hinted at IPX9 waterproofing, albeit the chassis might not be dust-proof enough. The phone will charge quickly at 50W and offers reverse charging for other devices.
With its parent company, OnePlus, Oppo's moves often set the stage for what's to come from the U.S. market. The lack of a successor to the well-regarded OnePlus Open has left fans eager and excited. The race for the thinnest foldable without compromising value-adds seems to be on, with manufacturers gunning for the title.
Enrichment Data (15%):- Global Release: The Oppo Find N5 global release is set for February 20, 2025, at 7 PM in Singapore[1]. Local availability in Malaysia is expected shortly after the launch due to its appearance on the SIRIM database and teasing on Oppo's Malaysian Facebook page[1].- Key Features: The Find N5 boasts an 8.12-inch foldable inner display, a 50MP main rear camera, dual 8MP front cameras, and supports 80W wired charging, 50W wireless charging with a custom 0.18mm thin charging coil, and a 5,600mAh battery[1][3]. It also features a 3D-printed titanium alloy hinge, and is expected to be the thinnest foldable phone globe, boasting significant slim bezels around the outer display[2][4]. The device is also expected to support IPX8 water resistance, but the exact waterproof rating is still unclear[4][5].
[1] https://www.techradar.com/news/oppo-find-n5-release-date-price-features-and-everything-you-need-to-know[2] https://standoutresearch.com/oppo-find-n5-release-date-price-specs-features/[3] https://www.xda-developers.com/oppo-find-n5-release-date-specs-features/[4] https://www.geekygent.com/oppo-find-n5-release-date-specs/[5] https://www.digit.in/mobile/oppo/oppo-find-n5/news/oppo-find-n5-ng9-specifications-price-release-date-70658.html
The anticipation for Oppo's tech advancements extends into the future, with the Find N5 projected to utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Extreme chipset and boast an impressive 3D-printed titanium alloy hinge. As technology progresses, foldable devices like the Find N5 are set to become thinner and more compact, promising to challenge the status quo in the smartphone industry.
