OnePlus Open design and price revealed in new leaks ahead of official launch

Leaked renders of the highly-anticipated OnePlus Open foldable smartphone have surfaced, providing an in-depth look at the device's design and features.

The leaks, provided by Winfuture, confirm previous speculations about a unique camera island on the rear, serving as a standout visual aspect.

The device will reportedly be available in two colour variants - faux leather black and glass green.

Distinctive camera island

The leaked renders showcase the OnePlus Open's distinctive camera island design, drawing attention with its size and positioning on the back of the device.

While the exact camera specifications remain unconfirmed, earlier rumours suggest a powerful camera setup with a 48 MP main camera, a 48 MP ultrawide lens, and a 64 MP 3x optical zoom camera.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and other specs

The OnePlus Open is set to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a logical choice given the previous rumours suggesting an imminent launch date this month.

However, concerns arise as Qualcomm is expected to introduce its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset shortly after the OnePlus Open's release.

This potential timing puts the OnePlus Open in a predicament, as it may face competition from devices with more advanced chipsets, despite its anticipated high price point.

According to the leaked information, the OnePlus Open boasts impressive specifications, including up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of storage.

It features a 6.31-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch flexible main screen sourced from BOE, enabling a seamless foldable experience.

Impressive price point

While the device offers cutting-edge features, the rumoured price of $1,699 in the US places it in a similar range as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5.

This pricing, combined with the potential chipset challenge, may affect the OnePlus Open's ability to position itself as an affordable option in the foldable smartphone market.

The OnePlus Open is rumoured to be officially unveiled on October 19, with availability confirmed for India, United States, and Europe.

However, German consumers may miss out on this device due to ongoing patent disputes between parent company Oppo and Nokia.

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