OPPO Find N5: Breaking the 8mm Barrier and Bringing Foldables Closer to the Mainstream

TL;DR:

• OPPO launches the Find N5, the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone.
• The device measures just 8.93mm when folded.
• OPPO highlights the role of Generative AI in foldable adoption.
• Pre-orders include exclusive deals and promotions.

OPPO has launched the Find N5, its latest foldable smartphone, in Malaysia. This device represents a significant step towards mainstream adoption of foldable technology, addressing key challenges identified by a recent Canalys report.

The Foldable Market: Growth and Challenges

Canalys data indicates growing interest in foldable smartphones, with 19 out of every 100 Android smartphones sold above US$800 globally being foldable devices. This 19% increase since 2019 reflects the premium nature of these devices, their cutting-edge technology, and the associated brand image. However, challenges remain, including thickness, battery size, and screen size.

OPPO Find N5: Redefining Thinness

The OPPO Find N5 measures just 8.93mm when folded, making it the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone. This represents a substantial improvement from the 15-17mm average thickness of foldable smartphones in 2019. This achievement brings foldable devices closer to the 8mm average thickness of comparable flagship bar-shaped smartphones. This refined design, coupled with a robust hinge mechanism, ensures both durability and portability.

Overcoming Design Challenges

Achieving this level of thinness is a complex engineering feat. Manufacturers must innovate to incorporate flagship-level performance, features, and reliability into foldable designs. This includes redesigning and repackaging components like the display, camera, and battery to meet consumer demand for thinner form factors.

Generative AI: A Catalyst for Mainstream Adoption

The Canalys report also highlights Generative AI (GenAI) as a key factor in driving mainstream adoption of foldable smartphones. GenAI allows users to leverage the tablet-sized display for editing, summarizing, and content creation, potentially reducing the need for a separate personal computer for these tasks.

OPPO Find N5: A Balance of Technology, AI, and Design

The OPPO Find N5 aims to strike a balance between cutting-edge technology, intelligent AI features, and a sleek, ultra-slim form factor. OPPO believes this device will appeal to content creators, business professionals, and consumers seeking a premium smartphone experience.

Pre-Order Details and Exclusive Deals

The OPPO Find N5 is available for pre-order from February 14th to 27th, 2025. Customers who pre-order will receive exclusive deals worth up to RM2,584, including a RM400 cash rebate, a PU Faux Leather Magnetic Case (worth RM149), and a Magnetic Powerbank (also valued at RM149), while supplies last. Purchase-with-purchase (PWP) promotions offer discounts on accessories such as the Find N5 Pen (RM300 off) and the OPPO Watch X2 (RM200 off).

The first 200 customers who pre-order from February 14th to 20th will be eligible for an Early Bird Collection event on February 23rd, 2025.

For more information about the OPPO Find N5 and its pre-order offers, visit https://bit.ly/FindN5-EarlyBirdPreOrder or visit an OPPO Brand Store.