OnePlus Open 2 release date: rumors, specs, and design
The next folding phone from OnePlus is coming soon - here's what we know about it so far.
📅 The OnePlus Open 2 is rumored to launch in 2026
📱 It might be based on the Oppo Find N5
🤏 It’ll reportedly be one of the thinnest phones of all time
🗺️ There might not be a visible crease
📸 The cameras, battery, and performance are all expected to get upgrades
OnePlus is rumored to release its next foldable in 2026. The official successor to 2023’s OnePlus Open is still a ways away, but so far, all signs point toward a phone perfect for taking on the likes of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and future Galaxy Z Fold 7. We gave the original model a ton of praise in our OnePlus Open review thanks to its software, sleek design, and capable camera system. Now, it looks like we’re poised for a device that’ll come with a similar set of stand-out features.
While Apple isn’t expected to release an iPhone Fold for years down the road, Android manufacturers will continue to deliver better and better foldables each year, and it seems like the OnePlus Open 2 could generate serious buzz if these rumors are to be believed.
OnePlus Open 2 price and availability rumors
📅 It’s coming next year. The original OnePlus Open was based on the Oppo Find N3, and both devices shipped around the same time. Since the Find 5 was expected to be the base of the Open 2, we assumed OnePlus would be making an announcement about its foldable since Oppo’s just launched. However, OnePlus confirmed that it would be waiting until next year to release its next folding phone, and so far, we believe it’ll be the Open 2.
💰 No word yet on price. So far, we haven’t heard anything about the OnePlus Open 2 price. Once we hear something, we’ll update this guide.
OnePlus Open 2 design rumors
🤏 The thinnest foldable ever? The OnePlus Open 2 might be one of the thinnest foldable ever. If it takes after the Oppo Find N5, it’ll be just 4.21mm thin when open, which is around half as thick as the iPhone 16 Pro, which is insane. It’ll also be half a millimeter thinner than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
📱 Zero display crease. The Oppo Find N5 barely has a display crease, or at least have one that’s far less pronounced than what’s on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6. Foldable manufacturers have been moving closer and closer to screens with no crease, and if the OnePlus Open 2 uses the same screen technology as the Find N5 (which is highly likely), it’ll look a lot cleaner than other foldable phones on the market.
📱 How big are the screens? That’s a question we don’t have answers to. The Find N5’s screens are 6.62 inches and 8.12 inches, so OnePlus could copy those sizes for the OnePlus Open 2.
📸 A big camera rig. Given the thinness of the phone, the OnePlus Open 2 is expected to come with a big camera bump on the back, likely resembling the circular one from the original Open. The Find N5’s camera bump is pretty huge, for context.
💦 Increased water protection. Some rumors suggest the OnePlus Open 2 will get stronger water protection. The device might come with an IPX8 or IPX9 rating, which means you can dunk the device in a 1.5-meter pool of water for 30 minutes without it breaking. There’s not a ton of proof this feature is on the way, but given the increased water protection on the OnePlus 13, it’s at least obvious OnePlus is thinking about the best way to safeguard its devices against liquid.
OnePlus Open 2 specs and camera rumors
🏎️ The best of the best. The OnePlus Open 2 is rumored to either come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor (the same as in the OnePlus 13 and Galaxy S25 Ultra) or whatever next year’s top-of-the-line chipset will be. Rumors also suggest it’ll be paired with a whopping 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, and if all that happens you can expect excellent performance day in and day out.
🔋 A bigger battery to boot. The original OnePlus Open came with a 4,805mAh battery. It could last a good while on a while, but certainly no more than a day. The Open 2, meanwhile, is rumored to come with a 5,900mAh battery which is noticeably larger. It’s unclear how big a difference it’ll make, but expect the phone to last at least somewhat longer than its predecessor on a full charge.
⚡️ 80W wired, 50W wireless. Speaking of charging, the Open 2 is expected to come with 80W wired charging, continuing OnePlus’ reign as the company to go to if you want blazing-fast charging speeds on your phone. In addition, the phone might come with 50W wireless charging, which would set a new record for foldables (at least in the United States). It’s unclear if it’ll take the same “Qi2 ready” approach as the OnePlus 13, but given the speed increase, there’s a real chance Qi2 will be attached to this phone somehow.
📸 Triple 50MP cameras. OnePlus is expected to include three 50MP cameras on the back of the Open 2 with a main lens, an ultra-wide, and a telephoto. The two selfie cameras are expected to weigh in at 32MP and 20MP, and I’m sure OnePlus will cook up some neat camera tricks what with the unique hardware of the Open 2. The tripod mode is severely underrated.
🫧 Powered by OxygenOS 15. We expect the OnePlus Open 2 to come with a future version of OxygenOS based on Android 16. Given the fast track that Android 16 is on, it’s not a stretch to say the device will dodge Android 15 altogether.
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Max Buondonno is Editor at The Shortcut. He’s been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, Newsweek, TheStreet, and more. Follow him on X @LegendaryScoop and Instagram @LegendaryScoop.
Is it possible that we get only the global version of oppo find n5, and no oneplus open 2?