OnePlus Open 2 release date predictions, price, specs, and must-know features،
OnePlus definitely struck gold with its first foldable, the OnePlus Open. It's no coincidence that the model won the “best foldable” category in our PhoneArena end-of-year awards. And even though only a few months have passed since the global launch, people are excited about the successor, the OnePlus Open 2. We know it's a bit early, but in this article we will try to systematically present to you everything we know about the OnePlus Open 2, based mainly on industry news, leaks, rumors and our two decades of experience in the field of mobile technology. Here we go.
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OnePlus Open 2 release date
At the moment there is no information on the release date of the OnePlus Open 2. Rumors are rare and there are no leaks on the subject. All we have to do is extrapolate the possible date from this year's OnePlus Open launch.The phone was revealed on October 19, although it had been teased and leaked months before. Pre-orders began immediately, with widespread availability starting October 29. We should expect the same pattern to apply to OnePlus Open 2. We expect the rumors to start working around summer 2024, and the official announcement and launch will take place in October 2024.
OnePlus Open 2 price
OnePlus did something really interesting with the first Open, regarding the price. The phone launched at $1,699, but there was a worldwide incentive to save $200 if you distributed an old phone in any condition. This also included stupid phones, so in reality the OnePlus Open could be purchased for $1,499 at launch.
The price of OnePlus Open 2 remains a huge mystery, which isn't surprising. Given how foldables are populating the market, we expect the OnePlus Open 2 to at least match the price of its predecessor, if not aim for a lower price. All in all, a price around $1,500 seems plausible.
Name of OnePlus Open 2
There is no information to suggest that OnePlus would change the naming scheme of the Open range. We expect the company's next foldable model to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, name-wise. So the next one OnePlus Open will most likely be named the OnePlus Open 2. We know it's not the most original way to do it, but it is what it is.
OnePlus Open 2 Camera
The original OnePlus Open launched with a massive five camera system: a 48 MP main camera, a 64 MP 3x telephoto lens and a 48 MP ultra-wide on the back, plus a 32 MP indoor selfie and a 20 MP cover selfie MP.
These sensors have been positioned under Hasselblad branded lenses and, given the productive partnership between the two companies, we expect that OnePlus Open 2 to once again carry the Hasselblad brand on its camera system.
As for the sensor and camera setup, we have no idea what that would be. OnePlus is starting to integrate Sony's new line of LYTIA sensors, built using Sony's all-new dual-layer transistor-pixel design. OnePlus Open 2 to feature at least one new generation Sony LYTIA sensor for its main camera.
OnePlus Open 2 storage
The era of the microSD card is over, so now we have to rely on built-in storage. The good news is that we have the technology to have plenty of space. THE OnePlus Open launched with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage, which should be enough for most people. OnePlus Open 2 is expected to be released in late 2024, we may get a 1TB version due to the natural evolution of the storage market and more widespread adoption of 4K and 8K video formats next year.
Design of the OnePlus Open 2
One of the main reasons why OnePlus Open so highly rated in reviews and won so many awards, it lies in its design. The phone offered a fully usable cover screen and a nearly crease-free design.
We expect leaks and rumors about the OnePlus Open 2 should start emerging in early 2024, but if we have to bet, we'd say OnePlus won't stray too far from the original's already critically acclaimed design OnePlus Open.
OnePlus Open 2 screen
THE OnePlus Open 2 will most likely feature the same exterior and interior screens as its predecessor, which isn't a bad thing. The main screen of the OnePlus Open is a 7.82-inch Flexi-fluid AMOLED LTPO3, offering a dynamic refresh rate of 1-120 Hz and a peak brightness of 2,800 nits.
It's one of the best flexible displays yet, and we're waiting for it OnePlus Open 2 to at least match that.
The same goes for the cover screen, which in this year's model is a 6.31-inch LTPO3 120Hz panel. Of course, OnePlus may want to change things like the exact dimensions and aspect ratio of the screen, but it's too early to know for sure.
OnePlus Open 2 battery
Regarding the battery of OnePlus Open 2, it is still very early to have credible information on capacity. Judging by the cells of the predecessor (total capacity 4,805 mAh), we should expect something similar, which is pretty decent for a foldable of this type.
What could happen is the potential adoption of a new type of battery that has a silicon cathode. This could increase the capacity a bit, and we've already seen a few prototypes from Honor, offering 20% more capacity for the same volume compared to regular Li-Ion batteries.
Wired fast charging could also benefit from an upgrade; THE OnePlus Open supports 67W, and we can see the OnePlus Open 2 getting 80W or more.
OnePlus Open 2 Features and Software
When it comes to software, this is probably the area that could see a significant evolution, as foldables still haven't exploited the full potential of the form factor, in our opinion. We expect Open Canvas to evolve and the taskbar functionality to mature and provide more useful ways to multitask on the web. OnePlus Open 2.
From a software point of view, the OnePlus Open 2 will most likely launch under OxygenOS 14 on top of Android 14, with an update shortly after that will bring the foldable into Android 15 territory.
OnePlus Open 2 hardware and specifications
We don't expect any surprises regarding OnePlus Open 2 material situation. The previous model was equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, so we expect the OnePlus Open 2 to showcase the best current Qualcomm silicon, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Should I wait for the OnePlus Open 2?
You should wait for OnePlus Open 2 if you don't like the original OnePlus Open has to offer. Frankly, people who are not very keen on getting a foldable at the moment and would rather wait for the market to mature even more should wait a bit and maybe get the OnePlus Open 2 in 2024.
You don't have to wait for OnePlus Open 2 if you want a foldable phone right now. THE OnePlus Open 2 will probably launch towards the end of next year, so the wait is going to be long. Just get it OnePlus Open and let's get it over with!
