Oppo introduced its first foldable flip last week, the Find N2 Flip. While we don’t have the details yet, we do know that in the near future this model will be available globally (or at least in Oppo’s covered markets), unlike the original Find N.
And sadly, unlike the new Oppo Find N2, it looks like this will be China-only, just like its predecessor. However, Oppo’s engineers have come up with massive improvements, so it’s worth a look even if it’s mostly just showcases.
Let’s start with the Oppo Find N2 Flip. This clamshell foldable will go up against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip4 and Motorola’s Razr 2022. The Galaxy normally costs €1,100, although you can find them starting at €800, the Razr is €1,100-1,200. As for the Oppo, its starting price in China is CNY 6,000, which is equivalent to €810, but without the various local taxes that will be applied before it reaches a store near you.
Comparing the three phones, they are roughly the same size, except that the Motorola is very wide (79.8mm). They also have roughly the same internal display (the Samsung is quite small) using 120Hz OLED panels with FHD+ resolution. So far, so similar.
The Find N2 Flip is distinguished by the larger display of the cover, 3.26 inches diagonal, although with the various aspect ratios it is probably better to compare them by surface area: 28.4 cm² for the Oppo, 22.3 cm² for the Motorola and just 9.4 cm² for Samsung. Here is a diagram showing their relative sizes:
Blue – Find N2, Green – Razr 2022, Red – Galaxy Z Flip4
The Find N2 Flip also has the largest battery of the three, at 4,300mAh it has almost the same capacity as the much larger Galaxy Z Fold4. Battery capacity is one of the biggest issues plaguing foldable devices right now, so kudos to Oppo.
For whatever reason Oppo has decided to use the Dimensity 9000+ to power the phone. It’s a good chip, even if for what is effectively a 2023 launch we can’t help but ask “why not the 9200?”. The 9000+ holds its own against the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 inside Samsung and Motorola flips, but the 8 Gen 2 is already here, as is the Dimension 9200.
The camera is the N2 Flip’s other not-quite-impressive feature, not that the other two are stellar camera phones (at least they have OIS, though). Horizontal foldables have much better cameras than their clamshell counterparts, this has been the way for a few years.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 • Motorola Razr 2022
Note that there is also the Huawei Pocket S, but that it has a mid-range Snapdragon 778G (a 4G-only version). It also lacks access to the Google Play Store, which limits its appeal outside of China. It launched at the same price as the N2 Flip, so we’ll skip that.
The Oppo Find N2 Flip arrives a little late in the game, so many of you may have already bought another flip – does the Oppo make you wish you’d waited? Or if you haven’t liked flips so far, has the Find N2 Flip changed your mind? Vote below or using this page.
Next we will review the Oppo Find N2. Oppo managed to reduce the weight by 42g, the N2 now weighs less than an iPhone 14 Pro Max (233g vs 240g). This has been achieved with impressive work on the redesign of the hinge, which supposedly also does a better job of hiding the crease. Is it really better? We’re working on a complete overhaul, so stay tuned for details.
The N2 is also slimmer than its predecessor, 7.4mm unfolded and 14.6mm folded versus 8.0/15.6mm. And the cover display has been much improved with a 120Hz panel (versus 60Hz). Despite a slight change to the aspect ratio, this is probably the most comfortable horizontal fold to use one-handed (especially after losing so much weight). Folded it measures 132.2mm high and 72.6mm wide. For example, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is 160.7mm and 77.6mm. And once you open the Oppo, you get a screen that’s nearly 50% larger (by surface area) than the iPhone.
Oppo Fin N2 (left) and Oppo Find N2 (right)
Compared to the original Find N, Oppo has equipped the Find N2 telephoto lens with a higher resolution sensor (32MP vs. 13MP), the same goes for the ultra wide angle (48MP vs. 16MP). And it sped up charging the 4,520mAh battery, doubling it from 33W to 67W (it removed wireless charging, perhaps to streamline the phone).
Leaving aside the original Find N, the N2 will have to contend with the larger Galaxy Z Fold4. This one has a 13% larger internal screen and weighs 30g more. It’s quite narrow when closed, 67.1mm, although this was achieved by compromising the display aspect ratio of the cover (23.1:9). Despite the extra weight, the Galaxy has a smaller 120mAh battery (it has wireless charging).
There is also the vivo X Fold+. We don’t know if it will be available outside of China, but it’s not like the Find N2 will be widely available. The vivo has an even larger internal display (+27%) and measures 74.5mm when closed with its 6.53-inch 21:9 display. This is the only one with a periscope camera (8MP 125mm), plus a second tele camera (12MP, 47mm). At 311g, this is quite heavy.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 • vivo X Fold+
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 also brings a huge 8.02″ internal display and a 6.56″ 21:9 (73.9mm wide) display, but weighs “only” 262g, as much as the Z Fold4. Like the Oppo and the vivo, the internal display uses an LTPO panel for a variable refresh rate.
The Honor Magic Vs is also large (7.9-inch internal display) and weighs 261g. It’s quite tall, 27mm taller than the Oppo, but at 72.6mm it’s the same width. And while it’s not a periscope, the 3x telephoto lens is longer than Oppo’s, even if the 8MP sensor limits the digital zoom. Despite its fairly reasonable weight, the Magic Vs has the largest battery of the bunch at 5,000mAh.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 • Honor Magic Vs
By the way, all four use Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. There’s also the Huawei Mate Xs 2, although with a 4G-only Snapdragon 888 it might be tough to compete, even in China, where the Google Play Store doesn’t matter.
Again, Oppo has made no mention of a global Find N2 release, and we’re not holding our breath. But imagine you could buy Find N2, would you? Vote below or using this page.
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