Rumors are swirling about the highly anticipated second generation of the book-style foldable from OnePlus, suggesting that the company may delay its release until 2025. The upcoming OnePlus Open 2 is expected to feature the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, offering users a seamless and cutting-edge experience.

Key details about the OnePlus Open 2 include:
– A lighter hinge and slim design for enhanced portability
– A periscope camera for stunning photography capabilities
– An upgraded high-res cover screen and an “ultra-flat” folding inner screen

It is rumored that the OnePlus Open 2 will be a rebranded version of the Oppo Find N5, much like its predecessor, the OnePlus Open, was based on the Oppo Find N3. Reports indicate that the Oppo foldable is set to launch in Q1 2025 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, aligning with previous leaks about the OnePlus Open 2.

Qualcomm’s official unveiling of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor is expected around October or November 2024. Following this timeline, commercial devices featuring this advanced chipset could hit the market as early as December in China, with a global release anticipated in early Q1 2025.

Both OnePlus and Oppo are sister companies under BBK Electronics, along with other smartphone brands like Vivo, Realme, and iQOO. The close collaboration between OnePlus and Oppo is evident in their shared software teams and common codebase for operating systems like OxygenOS and ColorOS.

Stay tuned for more updates on the OnePlus Open 2 as we approach its potential launch date around October 2025. If you’re interested in exploring OnePlus’s current foldable offerings further, check out our detailed review of the OnePlus Open.