OnePlus Open Review: Setting a New Standard

Samsung is the current leader in foldable smartphone sales in India. This is due to features that Samsung’s foldables offer and the brand’s identity as a premium smartphone brand. Samsung has been consistent when it comes to launching every single foldable offering brought to India, highlighting their commitment to the finer details that matter with foldables, like software support and after-sales service.

OnePlus has been chasing Samsung in the premium segment, offering proper premium devices that rival big brands like Samsung. They also focus on a well-optimized software experience and have developed their own ecosystem of devices. So, when a brand as competitive as OnePlus decides to take on the area that has been Samsung’s specialty for four years, questions are raised regarding their potential for success in the smartphone segment, which has been dominated by Apple and Samsung.

The OnePlus Open is priced at Rs. 1,39,999 in India and features 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The device is available in two finishes and includes an 80W charger, a two-piece polymer protective case, and a USB Type-A to Type-C cable for charging and data transfers.

The design of the OnePlus Open is a big departure from the standard design language of premium OnePlus smartphones, with a unique appearance and premium feel.

OnePlus has gone all out when it comes to hardware with the Open foldable, offering a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and impressive display and camera specifications.

The OnePlus Open’s multitasking capabilities perform smoothly, while the display offers impressive touch sampling rates and video quality.

The cameras on the OnePlus Open are top-notch, offering impressive image quality, video recording capabilities, and strong battery life, attaining a level of performance expected from an ultra-premium flagship.

Overall, the OnePlus Open has raised the bar for foldables, with little to no compromises when compared to regular premium flagship smartphones, all offered at a lower price point than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5.