The OPPO Find N5 is poised for launch: Leading the thin and light trend as the world's thinnest foldable flagship

The OPPO Find N5 is poised for launch: Leading the thin and light trend as the world's thinnest foldable flagshipSubsequent leaks from the same blogger reveal that only four manufacturers will be releasing large-sized foldable phones this year, with one pushing their launch to next year. More noteworthy is that all large-sized foldable phones this year adopt side-mounted fingerprint recognition and strive for extreme thinness, with body thicknesses generally controlled around 8mm

The OPPO Find N5 is poised for launch: Leading the thin and light trend as the world's thinnest foldable flagship

In recent years, the foldable phone market has become increasingly competitive, with various brands launching both large and small-sized foldable products. However, according to the digital blogger @DigitalChatStation, the domestic foldable phone market has reached saturation, and market growth is slowing. Therefore, Android manufacturers will be more cautious, no longer launching multiple foldable phones in one go like in the previous two years, but instead focusing resources on creating a single "all-around foldable flagship." This signifies a shift towards prioritizing product quality and user experience over sheer quantity.

Subsequent leaks from the same blogger reveal that only four manufacturers will be releasing large-sized foldable phones this year, with one pushing their launch to next year. More noteworthy is that all large-sized foldable phones this year adopt side-mounted fingerprint recognition and strive for extreme thinness, with body thicknesses generally controlled around 8mm. This reflects manufacturers' emphasis on the trend of thin and light design and continuous optimization of user experience.

Currently known upcoming large-sized foldable phones include the OPPO Find N5, Honor Magic V4, vivo X Fold 4, and Huawei Mate X7. These models will all feature side-mounted fingerprint recognition and thin and light body designs, providing users with a more comfortable grip and usage experience.

Among them, the OPPO Find N5 has the highest exposure. OPPO has already started pre-launch promotions, announcing that the phone will be released around the 20th of this month, positioning it as the "world's thinnest foldable flagship." OPPO's Chief Product Officer, Liu Zuohu, released a comparison image showing the Find N5's screen alongside competitors' screens in a power-off state, highlighting the Find N5's screen flatness and excellent thickness control. The image shows that the OPPO Find N5's screen has virtually no noticeable crease, surpassing the competing models in flatness, and features rounded R-corners. It's reported that the OPPO Find N5 has a single-side thickness of only about 4mm, further solidifying its title as the "world's thinnest."

Beyond its thin and light design, the OPPO Find N5 boasts many high-end configurations. According to official pre-launch information, the phone will be available in white, feature a 3D-printed titanium alloy hinge, be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, support IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 full-level waterproofing, and offer 50W wireless charging and reverse charging. Such powerful specifications give it an advantage in both performance and practicality.

Recently, more color options and design images of the OPPO Find N5 have been leaked. Images show that in addition to the previously announced white version, it will also be available in purple and black. The overall design style is consistent with OPPO's current flagship series, continuing OPPO's excellent design heritage. Compared to the previous generation OPPO Find N3's three color options (Thousand Mountain Green, Log Gold, and Submarine Black), the OPPO Find N5 offers a richer color selection to meet the aesthetic needs of different users.

When unfolded, the OPPO Find N5 will have a larger screen area, further enhancing the large-screen experience. While specific details about screen size and refresh rate haven't been released yet, the official pre-launch promotions and leaked images suggest that the phone's screen quality is also worth anticipating. However, its actual performance and user experience remain to be seen after the official launch.

It's worth mentioning that official announcements indicate the OPPO Find N5 foldable phone will launch alongside the OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch. OPPO Find series product manager Zhou Yipao revealed that the OPPO Watch X2 will support high blood pressure risk alerts and shared images of the new watch, showing a circular dial design with two buttons on the right side. Additionally, an OPPO smartwatch model "OWW251" has passed China's 3C certification and appeared on the telecommunications equipment terminal network. This watch will support eSIM, run on Android, and feature a 631mAh battery. The OPPO Watch X2's many features will further enrich OPPO's ecosystem, providing users with a more complete smart wearable experience.

In conclusion, the upcoming OPPO Find N5 and several other large-sized foldable phones represent the latest technological and design concepts in the foldable phone market. Thin and light designs, high-performance configurations, and more complete ecosystems will all become important development trends in the future foldable phone market. Although market growth has slowed, manufacturers are still committed to creating higher-quality, more competitive products to provide users with a better experience. We eagerly await the arrival of these new products and hope they will inject new vitality into the foldable phone market.