What you should know
– Google’s claim that the Pixel Fold is the thinnest foldable might not hold up with the release of the OnePlus Open, which will market itself as the thinnest foldable available in North America.
– The OnePlus Open will come in two color options, Voyager Black and Emerald Dusk, and have 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
– The OnePlus Open will feature a periscope lens with 6x optical zoom, the largest battery in a foldable, and support 67W fast charging.
– The OnePlus Open will be priced at $1,699, slightly undercutting the prices of the Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
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Google may no longer be able to claim that the Pixel Fold is the thinnest foldable phone on the market. A recent tweet by tipster @MysteryLupin suggests that the upcoming OnePlus Open will be marketed as the “Thinnest foldable available in North America.” This implies that the OnePlus Open will be thinner than the Pixel Fold. While Google does claim that the Pixel Fold is the thinnest foldable, the fine print clarifies that it is only valid among foldable phones sold in the markets where the Pixel Fold is available.
According to the tweet, the OnePlus Open will come in Voyager Black and Emerald Dusk (Green) color options. It will feature 16GB of RAM and 512GB of flash storage. The camera system will include a periscope lens with 6x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. The OnePlus Open will also have the largest battery in a foldable phone, although the exact capacity is not mentioned. It will support 67W fast charging.
The starting price for the OnePlus Open is said to be $1,699, slightly undercutting the prices of both the Pixel Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. The OnePlus Open is scheduled to be unveiled on October 19th, with pre-orders starting on the same day. Customers who pre-order will receive a $200 discount, up to $1,000 instant credit on a trade-in, a free pair of Buds Pro 2 Limited Edition earbuds valued at $179.99, and 24-month 0% financing.
To promote the OnePlus Open, interested customers can subscribe for a chance to win a free unit of the phone and a $50 credit. The competition is open to anyone who taps on the provided link. With its sleek design, impressive specifications, and competitive pricing, the OnePlus Open aims to position itself as the thinnest foldable available in North America, challenging Google’s claim about the Pixel Fold.
