OPPO introduced its first foldable flagship model, OPPO Find N, at INNO DAY 2021. Developed as a result of four years of R&D and six generations of prototype work, OPPO Find N combines cutting-edge technologies and unprecedented quality to deliver an enhanced folding experience. Bringing a new approach to the foldable form, the product offers an intuitive and immersive large screen when folded, while being a fully functional compact smartphone when unfolded.
Pete Lau, Product Manager of OPPO, said: “The new forms are opening the doors of an exciting era in the smartphone industry. With the goal of offering a new product that meets the needs of more users, OPPO is equipped with a variety of forms, hinge designs, display materials and different With OPPO Find N, we aim to change people’s perception of what a smartphone can offer and make foldable devices more accessible to an even wider audience. . ”
Horizontal screen ratio
OPPO Find N uses a horizontal ratio for the first time on the inner screen of a foldable smartphone. It offers a better balance of use for users to seamlessly switch between the immersive 7.1-inch internal screen and 5.49-inch external display. This display provides a complete smartphone experience without sacrificing size or usability.
The inner screen has an 8.4:9 aspect ratio and opens directly in landscape mode. Thus, users can watch videos, play games or read books without having to rotate the device again. Its 18:9 aspect ratio when folded offers users a complete and familiar smartphone experience with a screen that is easy to use with one hand.
Flexible Hinge
The Flexible Hinge in OPPO Find N combines 136 components with extreme precision of up to 0.01mm, making the hinge work as smoothly as the joints in the human body. OPPO’s unique waterdrop hinge design solves some of the big problems with foldable devices. This design widens the folding angle on the screen and acts as a buffer when the screen is folded. According to TUV, the trace formed at the end of the fold is up to 80% less noticeable when compared to other devices. This design also practically eliminates the gap between the screens when folded, offering a more integrated appearance and better protecting the interior screen from scratches.
FlexForm Mode
The cam and spring inside the Advanced Flexible Hinge allow the device to stand freely at any angle between 50 and 120 degrees when opened. Along with a host of software features powered by the folding screen, FlexForm Mode in OPPO Find N allows users to adapt the device to a wide variety of usage scenarios.
OPPO has also customized its user interface so that compatible applications such as Music, Notes and Camera applications work better and more efficiently. For example, when the Notes application is used, OPPO Find N can turn into a mini laptop that makes it possible to take notes without holding the device. The Find N also acts as a self-propelled tripod, as it can stand freely at various angles. Thus, 4K HD time-lapse viewing makes video calls and online meetings easy and hands-free.
Serene Display
OPPO’s exclusive 12-layer Serene Display offers excellent protection and durability, while working in concert with the Flexible Hinge for a smooth foldable display experience. The screen has a Flexion UTG (ultra-thin glass) layer of 0.03mm compared to regular smartphone glass which is 0.6mm. This thinness ensures strength and durability, while allowing it to be bent easily. Serene Display delivers a smooth folding experience with virtually no marks, as verified by TUV, while reassuring with its ability to be folded more than 200,000 times.
The interior uses an LTPO display with intelligent dynamic refresh rate technology that adapts the refresh rate to any value between 1-120 Hz depending on the content being watched. The internal display also supports touch sampling rate up to 1,000 Hz.
OPPO has fine-tuned both brightness and color calibration between indoor and outdoor displays to provide users with a seamless and seamless experience. Both screens have 10.240 automatic brightness levels and with a maximum brightness level of up to 1.000 nits, they offer comfort in all environments with different brightness.
software innovation
The great software experience delivered in a foldable device makes the most of the new form and gives users a new smartphone experience. Find N’s 7.1-inch inner screen provides a more immersive experience with a 60% larger visual field than a standard 6.5-inch screen; It offers more possibilities for software innovations for use cases such as multitasking and productivity.
To take full advantage of the tablet-like experience of its larger size when opened, OPPO Find N features new animated shortcuts that make side-by-side multitasking more intuitive. When using a compatible app, you can swipe down with two fingers in the middle of the device to split the screen in half, or turn the full-screen window into a floating window by pinching with four fingers. OPPO Find N supports traditional split-screen gestures such as long pressing and dragging compatible icons. Besides, it also has the ability to save the commonly used split-screen combinations of multiple apps to the home screen.
OPPO Find N software has been optimized to allow users to switch between two screens seamlessly and naturally. When turning on the phone, the contents are seamlessly transferred from the outer screen to the main inner screen. When folding the device, it is sufficient to slide the screen on the cover up so that the user continues to use the same function on the outer screen. Plus, a host of keyboard customizations on the large inner display help maximize productivity, including a split keyboard that makes it easy to use two thumbs while typing.
Camera
Equipped with a flagship-level triple camera setup for high-quality photos and videos, OPPO Find N has a 50 MP Sony IMX 766 main sensor, a 16 MP ultra-wide lens and a 13 MP telephoto lens, as well as selfie cameras on both the inside and outside screen. Adapting the new form and FlexForm Mode, OPPO Find N offers a renewed camera experience thanks to user-customizable software to take full advantage of the foldable structure.
The new split camera user interface in OPPO Find N makes it possible to use the large and impressive interior display to take a photo on one side and then view, share or delete the most recently taken photo on the other side. When taking a photo from the main camera when the screen is on, you can use the inside and outside screen to see both yourself and the subject being captured, and preview the shot at the same time.
The more powerful rear camera allows previewing the image using the cover screen and can be used for even higher quality selfies. Selfies can also be taken using hand gestures, so it’s easy to stay in the frame without having to press the shutter button.
ergonomic design
For the first time in a foldable phone, OPPO Find N uses a 3D curved design on both outer edges to improve the grip and provide a stylish look. The back cover and rear camera module are a continuation of Find X3’s fluid curved design language. Combined curves visually align the height of the camera module, while the Gorilla Glass Victus back panel and ceramic camera plate add an elegant tactile feel.
OPPO Find N comes in three different colors. The black color offers a combination of new techniques in shimmering matte glass and film lamination to achieve a subtle and premium gloss effect on the base layer. The white option takes its inspiration from white ceramic with a refined texture that matches the glossy glass and ceramic camera plate to create a cohesive look. The purple color, on the other hand, resembles a luxury perfume bottle covered with multiple layers of customized film to offer illusions of light and shadow, along with a transparent texture.
Performance
OPPO Find N is equipped with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 Mobile Platform. Its large 4,500mAh battery offers all-day battery life, while 33W SUPERVOOC Fast Charge is optimized to charge 55% in 30 minutes and 100% in 70 minutes. In addition, OPPO Find N, which supports 15W AIRVOOC wireless charging (compatible with standard Qi) and 10W reverse wireless charging, has a fingerprint reader attached to the side power button. OPPO Find N comes with dual speaker system and Dolby Atmos support to offer more realistic sound.