OnePlus entered the foldable market in October 2023 with the Open, priced at Rs 1,39,999 for 16 GB and 512 GB. Co-developed with Oppo, it was praised for its light weight, almost invisible crease and a cover screen with a normal phone aspect ratio, which made it far more usable when closed than Samsung's narrow Galaxy Z Fold5.
The inner 7.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED and the 6.31-inch cover display both refresh at 120 Hz and are very bright. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is fast and efficient, and OxygenOS includes Open Canvas, a clever multitasking system for running several apps at once. The triple camera system pairs a 48 MP main, a 48 MP ultrawide and a 64 MP 3x telephoto, and it is one of the best on any foldable. The 4,805 mAh battery charges at 67 W.
Its main rival was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, which offered IPX8 water resistance, wireless charging and S Pen support. The Open countered with a better camera, a more practical cover screen and faster charging at a lower price. Its IPX4 rating and lack of wireless charging were the main compromises.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 139,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | October 2023 |
| Segment | Foldable |
| Display | 7.82-inch, LTPO AMOLED (6.31-inch cover display), 120Hz, 2268 x 2440 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 64 MP 3x telephoto |
| Front camera | 32 MP (cover) + 20 MP (inner) |
| Battery | 4805 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.2 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IPX4 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Colours | Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black |
What we like
- Light for a book-style foldable
- Practical, normal-width cover screen
- Excellent triple camera
- Open Canvas multitasking
What could be better
- Only IPX4 splash resistance
- No wireless charging
- Very expensive
Who should buy it
Professionals who want a large screen for multitasking in a foldable that still works well as a normal phone.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (October 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.