OnePlus Open review: thin and light for a foldable and good multitasking support, but no full water resistance or wireless charging, and $1,700 is too expensive
The VergeAllison Johnson
Context & Ripple Effects
OnePlus enters the book-style foldable category with a device praised for thinness, light weight and multitasking, but judged against an already premium pricing baseline. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 review likewise paired strong multitasking with a steep $1,799 price, making price and software utility central comparison points.
The Open also continues a OnePlus trade-off visible in the OnePlus 10 Pro review, where the unlocked model lacked an IP rating. In this category, the absence of full water resistance and wireless charging is more consequential because buyers are being asked to pay flagship-foldable prices.
First-order effects
Prospective buyers get a comparatively portable foldable with capable multitasking, but must accept no full water resistance or wireless charging at a $1,700 price.
OnePlus gains a credible high-end foldable entry, while the review narrows its appeal to customers who prioritize form factor and multitasking over feature completeness and price.
Second-order effects
The Open raises the competitive bar on thinness and weight for book-style foldables, while reinforcing that rivals can differentiate through durability features, wireless charging and software support.
Its $1,700 positioning leaves OnePlus competing directly with established premium foldables rather than expanding its earlier value-oriented phone proposition, exemplified by the $500 OnePlus 5T.
Third-order effects
If thin, lighter foldables continue to arrive without lowering prices, the category may remain a premium segment where buyers weigh hardware refinement against a short list of omitted flagship features.
Reviews of both the Open and the later Honor Magic V2 suggest that foldable competition is increasingly about resolving compromises across hardware, software and durability—not simply proving that a folding design is possible.
The trend: Book-style foldables are converging on slimmer hardware and stronger multitasking, while price, durability features and software polish remain the barriers to broader adoption.
I was already on board with book-style foldables after using the Galaxy Z Fold 5 for 2 months, but the OnePlus Open really solidified my love for this form factor. I've been using the Open for the past 3 weeks and I think I'll keep using it. LMK if you have any questions! [image]
So I've been using this for just shy of a month Easily best foldable on the market. Nicest display and crease, thinnest and lightest feeling, great back textures And actually GREAT cameras [image]
@OnePlus_USA @oneplus 🐇 It's basically perfect. Incredible standby time. Phenomenal endurance: averages 2 days on a charge with ~6-7 hours SoT total. No foldable has come close so far. 🔋 67W. There is no wireless, but it is not a dealbreaker. The lack of wireless is my only real …
@OnePlus_USA @oneplus How does #OnePlus get it so right? The Z Fold 5 is the best to me; here's how it compares: 📏 Wider with a more functional front screen 🖊️ Excellent approach to multitasking with Open Canvas. No stylus support 🔋 Phenomenal battery life 🔌 67W, 100% in ~50 mins…
OnePlus Open - 2K AMOLED 120Hz displays - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - Oxygen OS 13.2 - 4,805mAh battery - 4 OS upgrades - 80W charging India price: 16/512GB - ₹1,39,999 Card discounts- ₹5,000 Pre-order starts - 19th Oct Open sale - 27th Oct
OnePlus did NOT SETTLE. The OnePlus Open is ready to take down Samsung. I've been using it for the past week & this is the BEST foldable right now. 📱6.3" 20:9 / 7.8" screen ⚡ Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 🔥16GB RAM/512 GB storage 🔋4800/67W But how many will pay 1.4L for a... [image]
OnePlus Open Global pricing 🌍 (Only 16/512GB) US: $1,699 (₹1,41,247) Europe: €1,799 (₹1,58,031) UK: £1,599 (₹1,61,435) India: ₹1,39,999 Only brands like OnePlus are trying to launch & price their products competitively for markets like 🇮🇳 India. #OnePlusOpen [image]
I went hands-on with the new OnePlus open foldable smartphone, and took some sample photos with the impressive no-compromise Hasselblad cameras. You can order it from right now; £1,599. #OnePlus #OnePlusOpen #OpenforEverything @oneplus @OnePlus_Europe https://jmcomms.com/...
📣📣 Meet the @OnePlus_USA #OnePlusOpen 📣📣 😃 OMG, I CAN FINALLY TALK ABOUT IT. 😃 🏆 I've been using this for a few weeks, and WOW. This is the best foldable ever made. 🏆 👏 OnePlus has built a foldable that all the competition should be worried about. It's SPECTACULAR. 👇 [image]