Here’s your first official look at the OnePlus Open

The OnePlus Open launch is right around the corner at this point, and we just got our first official look at the device. As a reminder, the OnePlus Open will become the company’s first foldable smartphone. Also, OnePlus still didn’t directly confirm the launch date, but it did it indirectly, kind of. October 19 is the day.

Here’s the very first look at the OnePlus Open, OnePlus’ first foldable smartphone

In any case, this official look comes from Unbox Therapy, a well-known YouTube channel. OnePlus’ CEO, Pete Lau, actually appeared on a channel, so this is kind of an interview/first look at the phone. Do note that it’s “an early copy” of the device, though. Still, they would not be previewing it in this way if the final product doesn’t get this design.

Let’s just first note that the camera island on the back is hidden here. So you will get to see the device, but not in its entirety. The video focuses mostly on the hinge, but it keeps the rear camera island and the main display a mystery.

Now, Pete Lau does mention that OnePlus retains over 600 patents that are in play regarding the hinge alone. As you can see in the video embedded below the article, the OnePlus Open will have a gapless design.

This phone will look exactly the same as the OPPO Find N3

The OnePlus Open will actually look the same as the OPPO Find N3. That phone didn’t launch yet. Through the OPPO Find N and Find N2, OPPO did get a lot of experience when it comes to foldables, so OnePlus is reaping those benefits.

This video does give you a chance to see the phone from various angles. We can see that its frame will be flat, but with curves towards the edges, for comfort. The YouTuber even stuck a paper inside the phone, to show how strong the magnets are.

The OnePlus Open will also have an alert slider on the side. When it’s open, it will sit on the left side. What you’ll also notice is how thin the phone is, or at least it seems that way here. Maybe not the thinnest around, but certainly thinner than the OPPO Find N2.

You can get a better look at the phone’s camera oreo by clicking here. A well-known Indian actress showed everyone the device recently. For a full interview with Pete Lau, check out the video below.