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Foldables have achieved parity, but are consumers ready?

If you build it, they will come?

Feb 26, 2025
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Oppo’s latest Find N5 foldable is the litmus test for these devices. This incredibly thin book-style foldable is about as thick, and weighs as much as the iPhone 16 Pro Max. All while sporting high-end features, like wireless charging, IPX8 and IPX9 water resistance and Qualcomm’s flagship processor.

In short, the Oppo Find N5 can compete with any flagship bar phone, while offering users the option of a tablet-like experience when unfolded. There are no more compromises. If consumers still don’t bite, what would that mean for these devices?

In an interview with media at the Oppo Find N5 launch in Singapore, Oppo’s product manager Wu Zhenyu said that consumers have mostly stayed away from foldables due to concerns over their weight and durability. He added that the Find N5 has tackled these issues, and now that it has been launched, it’s up to the market to decide its fate.

Of course, there’s still room for improvement. Mr Wu mentioned that the rear …

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