The wait for the next foldable smartphone from OnePlus may extend longer than expected, as fresh leaks hint at a 2025 launch timeline for the OnePlus Open 2, the successor to the 2023 first-generation OnePlus Open. This upcoming foldable is rumored to debut as a rebranded version of the Oppo Find N5, further solidifying the collaboration between OnePlus and Oppo.
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Launch Timeline: Later Than Expected
According to Sanju Chaudhary, a reliable tipster on X (formerly Twitter), the OnePlus Open 2 could arrive in the second half of 2025 (H2 2025). This delay places it several months behind the anticipated early 2025 launch of its sibling, the Oppo Find N5, in China.
Power-Packed Performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite
The OnePlus Open 2 is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the flagship processor unveiled at the Snapdragon summit in October. However, launching in H2 2025 might mean the processor’s flagship status will only last a few months, as Qualcomm typically announces its next-generation chips in October annually.
Rumored Specifications: Bigger and Better
Leaks from Digital Chat Station suggest significant upgrades in the OnePlus Open 2, including:
- Larger screen for an enhanced foldable experience
- A robust 5,700mAh battery, up from 4,800mAh in the first-gen model
- A customized USB port for improved functionality
- Hasselblad tuned rear cameras, continuing OnePlus’s partnership with the iconic camera brand
Oppo Find N5 Connection
The Oppo Find N5 is rumored to serve as the blueprint for the OnePlus Open 2, sharing key features like the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and potentially similar hardware. The Find N5 is expected to launch in early 2025 in China, making it a direct competitor to other foldable flagships.
