Have you ever freaked out about foldable smartphones?Flexible OLED presentations have been around for a decade, and the first foldable cellular device, the Royale Flexipai, overtook Huawei and Samsung in the first market in 2019.
While I first expected foldable and flip smartphones to follow the trend of the new decade, the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed back the adoption rate by a few years, which basically means there’s no economy of scale.
While more than 250 million smartphones were shipped in the second quarter of 2023, 2. 1 million were foldables, 58% of which were sold in China.
And which smartphone logo has more than 30% of China’s foldable device market?Who is Oppo?
Thanks to the Find N2 Flip unveiled earlier this year, consumers in Singapore are familiar with Oppo’s Find N Flip series. The largest and most apparent replacement with the new device is the three-camera main module; This is the first time a smartphone logo has been added. from a three-camera formula to a foldable smartphone.
The “Cosmic Ring” camera module occupies the fourth most sensitive right of the “back” of the device, right next to Oppo’s signature vertical canopy display. The 3 cameras are a 50MP wide-angle camera with OIS (main), a 48MP ultra-wide-camera camera, and a 32MP portrait camera with 2x optical zoom (another first for a Flip phone).
The cover display has also been improved, with Oppo allowing up to six notifications at once and the ability to display mini-apps such as Grab, Gmail, Google Maps, Reddit, Telegram, WeChat and WhatsApp. Oppo’s virtual pets have also been updated. with up to 8 interactive 3D characters.
In the hand, the Find N3 Flip feels secure when folded; when unfolded, it’s similar in length to an Oppo Reno10 Pro, while its 6. 8-inch AMOLED display supports HDR10, with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Oppo’s Flexion Hinge folding mechanism is now in its third update, with a “gap-free” hinge and increased durability; Thanks to aircraft-grade stainless steel, Oppo claims the new hinge is 24% more powerful and will withstand up to 600,000 kinks.
Power comes from a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while a 4300mAh battery can be charged to 58% in 30 minutes with 44W SuperVOOC fast charging.
While we’re familiar with Oppo’s foldable phone, this is our first encounter with Oppo’s Find N foldable family, as Oppo had kept its foldable device in China. But Oppo had to, it was the right time to introduce its foldable flagship to the world. to start etching some spirit into a nascent global market.
Incidentally, the OnePlus Open is the same device, with some aesthetic tweaks.
The Fine N3 looks like an overall foldable device in my hand, with one main exception: the giant Cosmic Ring camera module, which makes the device easier to carry in one hand when using the 6. 3-inch outer display.
When unfolded, the Find N3 transforms into a 7. 8-inch tablet, with its brilliant 2800 nits (peak brightness) AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, and 3 Spatial Audio-enabled speakers for a superior audio experience. .
Like the Find N3 Flip, the Cosmic Ring camera module includes three cameras, but for the Find N3, the 48MP main camera is supplied with a 2-layer stacked CMOS symbol sensor similar to the 1/1. 4-inch Sony LYTIA T808 – the best in the world. First device to use this sensor. In addition, there is a 64MP sensor with a custom 3x optical periscope zoom.
Like the Find N3 Flip, the foldable uses Oppo’s third-generation flexible hinge. This time around, it’s a million-times power, while a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform processor and 16GB of RAM offer plenty of gaming and multitasking power. .
With Oppo’s dynamic computing engine, the Find N3 can seamlessly handle more than 40 apps running in the background. At the same time, a Boundless View feature allows users to multitask across 3 apps, as if they were a 15-inch virtual monitor. .
The Find N3 and Find N3 Flip are now available for pre-order in Singapore and will go on sale on October 28, 2023. The Oppo Find N3 is available (Champagne Gold, Classic Black) with 16GB RAM, 512GB ROM for $2,399. The Oppo Find N3 Flip is available (Sleek Black, Cream Gold, Misty Pink) with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM for $1,499.
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This article was first published in Potions. sg.