OnePlus is getting ready to launch its first folding smartphone in the form of the OnePlus V Fold. Here’s everything we know so far!
There have been rumors that OnePlus has been working on a foldable phone for several years, but now we have official confirmation that the OnePlus V Fold is real and actually in the works. While the company has been pretty tight-lipped when it comes to official details, there have been numerous leaks and rumors regarding the specs and design of the phone, so we already have an idea of what to expect from it.
There’s no need for you to scour the internet in search of all of the prerelease information regarding the OnePlus V Fold because we’ve put together this article that will tell you everything you need to know about it. Here’s what we know about the OnePlus V Fold so far.OnePlus V Fold: design
As far as official looks at the design of the OnePlus V Fold go, we haven’t seen much from OnePlus itself. However, we have gotten our first look at the foldable via a leak from credible leaker @OnLeaks. The images shown off in the leak look like pretty standard fare in terms of what we would expect from a foldable phone made by OnePlus — albeit with a few interesting choices. The device looks strikingly similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Google Pixel Fold in terms of its overall design. However, there are a handful of key differences.
For starters, the back of the device is rumored to be made of leather, giving the OnePlus V Fold a unique feel and look. This would likely make gripping the phone easier since it won’t be quite as sleek as other foldable devices.
Also setting the OnePlus V Fold apart from the rest of the foldable world is OnePlus’ unique camera array. The leaked images show off three rear cameras arranged in a circle that looks similar to the camera island featured on the OnePlus 11. Unlike the OnePlus 11, though, the LED flash seems like it’s positioned in the top-left corner of the V Fold as opposed to being a part of the camera island.
The OnePlus V Fold also seems to be keeping the company’s signature alert slider, which can be seen on the right side of the display when folded. It’s unclear what type of hinge the foldable will be using, but based on the images, there doesn’t seem to be much of a gap between the displays when folded. As such, the OnePlus V Fold might be taking a page out of the Oppo Find N2 book with a Flexion hinge that allows it to fold cleanly onto itself.
It’s important to note that while the leaked renders come from a reputable leaker, the images are based on “a prototype unit in the testing stage,” which means that it’s very likely that the design of the phone could be different when it eventually launches.
