Announced alongside the larger Find N2 in China, Oppo’s Find N2 Flip Clamshell Foldable could finally launch globally, according to the latest leak. While the Find N2 will remain exclusive to China, the smaller Find N2 Flip will launch globally as early as February, according to a tipster. The phone features a newer waterdrop hinge design that makes creases less visible and also reduces stress on the inner folding display. It has a larger than usual external display, which should make it an ideal competitor for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series.
According to tipster @snoopytech, the Oppo Find N2 Flip is released in Europe and worldwide. The release date has not been confirmed, but the source claims it will likely take place at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2023 event (MWC 2023)to take place in February.
The tipster also shared more details about the global variant of the Oppo FindN2 Flip, which appears to be very similar to the model announced in China. The processor also remains the same, which would be MediaTek Size 9000+ SoC. According to the leaked photos, the phone also appears to be identical in design and will be available in Astral Black and Moonlit Purple finishes worldwide. According to the leaked details, it also has an IPX4 rating, making it resistant to water splashes.
The inner foldable display is a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel that oddly features Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display has a resolution of 2,520 x 1,080 pixels and a maximum screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, all in a 21:9 aspect ratio. The outer display measures 3.26 inches and offers a resolution of 720 x 382 pixels with a refresh rate of 60 Hz and is also covered with Gorilla Glass 5.
The phone appears to be available in only one configuration, offering 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. For communication there is dual SIM with dual 5G standby, Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC. The phone packs a 4,300mAh battery and supports 44W SuperVooc wired charging. As noted in a previous report There is no mention of wireless charging in the leaked spec sheet. When folded, the phone is 16mm thick and weighs 191 grams. The package includes a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, a sim ejector tool, a protective case and a charging adapter.
If the above information turns out to be genuine and Oppo launches the Find N2 Flip globally, it would be interesting to see a new competitor in the foldable space, which has been dominating for a long time Samsung Devices. the oppo Find N2 Flip should compete with that Samsung Galaxy ZFlip 4, which is also available in India. While the foldable Samsung already offers features like wireless charging and an IPX8 rating, it’s stuck with a tiny display that didn’t fare well in ours in terms of usability review. Oppo, on the other hand, promises a much better experience with its external display, which supposedly reduces the need to open the vertically foldable smartphone by 20 percent. What’s yet to be confirmed is whether Oppo’s first clamshell folding device will make it to India.
