BBK Electronics Group has joined the foldable party with the addition of the OnePlus brand. The company behind the popular OnePlus One smartphone is about to enter the foldable market with the launch of the OnePlus V Fold and OnePlus V Flip.
Leaker Says the New Phones Could be Released Soon as They are Tested in Different Regions
According to the story by Giz China, the information about the upcoming foldables was leaked by tipster Mukul Sharma who spotted trademark writings for the two monikers. Although there is no official confirmation about the launch, Sharma believes that the phones will be released soon as they are being tested in various regions, including Europe.
OnePlus has been expanding its product range, with the addition of smart TVs, smart wearables, and a tablet, the OnePlus Pad, which is launching on February 7th along with its first keyboard. With the introduction of foldable phones, the brand will further diversify its portfolio. However, there is no information about the specifications of the two foldables yet.
Image was Shared of a Hinge Mechanism that can be Used
The brand's interest in foldable phones has been hinted at in the past. The software executive Gary Chen confirmed that OnePlus is working with Google for its future foldable phones, and in August, the brand's CEO Pete Lau shared an image of a hinge mechanism. The recent trademark writings for the OnePlus V Flip and V Fold indicate that the brand is preparing to enter the foldable market.
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— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) October 8, 2022
The Smartphones Could Compete with the Upcoming Honor Magic Vs
Another tipster Yogesh Brar, said that the upcoming OnePlus foldable will be based on the Oppo Find N2 series. This is not surprising, considering that OnePlus and Oppo are now essentially the same company.
The Oppo Find N2 Flip was released globally, while the larger device remained limited to the Chinese market. With the launch of the OnePlus V Fold, the brand will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z series.
The foldable market is set to become even more competitive in 2023 with the release of Honor Magic Vs, Google's first foldable Pixel, and the upcoming foldables from Oppo and OnePlus, as explained in an article by My Smart Price.
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OnePlus to Compete with Other Foldable Brands Like Samsung, Which is Currently Leading
Samsung, the current leader in the foldable market, will need to push its efforts to stay ahead of the competition. With foldable phones becoming more popular, the true party is just beginning, and fans of foldables are in for a treat.
In conclusion, the addition of OnePlus to the foldable market will bring a new level of competition to the segment. The brand's entrance into the market clearly indicates the growing popularity of foldables, and it will be exciting to see what the brand has in store for its fans.
With no information about the specifications of the two foldables, it remains to be seen how they will compare to the current foldable offerings from other brands. Nevertheless, the upcoming launch of the OnePlus V Flip and V Fold is something that foldable fans should look forward to.
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