The original Oppo Find N is one of the most impressive foldable devices we’ve come across, which makes it even more of a shame that it only launched in China.
Now the company is preparing its sequel, which we believe could be revealed next week. So will you be able to get your hands on one of them and if so, what will it offer you? Here’s everything we know so far about the Oppo Find N2.
When will the Oppo Find N2 be released?
There’s no official launch date for the Oppo Find N2 at the time of writing, but we’re pretty sure we’ll see the phone revealed during Oppo’s annual Inno Day event, which it is now confirmed to take place on December 14with a virtual event kicking off on Oppo’s website at 8am GMT / 3am ET / 12pm PT.
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However, we may not see the phone arrive on that exact day. While the original Find N was unveiled at Inno Day last year, it came on second day of the event. If the same pattern holds this year, we’d expect the Find N2 – and its clamshell sibling Find N2 Flip – to hit the shelves. December 15 instead, it’s exactly what at least one backer predicted.
We still don’t know if it will make it out of the Chinese market, although there is hope. When Oppo launched the mid-range Reno 8 series in Europe, Billy Zhang, president of overseas sales and service, told Tech Advisor that the company’s next foldable would “probably” launch in Europe.
How much will the Oppo Find N2 cost?
As with the release date, the price remains a mystery. So we look to the previous model for clues. The Oppo Find N costs ¥7,699, which equates to around $1,055 / £920. When you factor in the various taxes that are typically applied to imported devices, that puts it roughly on par with other foldable devices, such as the following:
We’ve seen prices rise across the tech sector over the past few months, primarily due to fluctuating exchange rates and high inflation in various countries. There’s also the continued shortage of processors, energy prices affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and any new existential threats the world will face next. Given these elements, the Oppo Find N2 could well be more expensive than the model it replaces.
What features will we see in the Oppo Find N2?
Oppo may not have confirmed any details so far, but we’ve already seen detailed leaks regarding the Find N2.
Reliable leaker Digital Chat Station has posted on Weibo that the foldable phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor – despite the fact that its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, has now been announced.
The post also states that there will be an internal 7.1-inch E6 AMOLED display running at 120Hz, which would make it identical to the Oppo Find N, and since then added that on the outside, you’ll find a smaller 5.54-inch display – also a 120Hz E6 AMOLED.
Other than that, Digital Chat Station confirms that the fingerprint sensor on the side button will return and the new device will live on a 4520mAh battery. Oppo may also be experimenting with a leatherette covering for the rear panel, although the post also mentions glass, so we’ll have to wait and see which material wins out. Fortunately, the Find N2 may be a bit lighter than its predecessor’s 275g.
These specs match well with what we’ve seen in allegedly leaked screenshots from a Find N2 handset. They reveal it will have a 120Hz display, around 4500mAh battery, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a chipset that matches 8+ Gen 1 performance levels. It also appears to feature the MariSilicon X NPU, Oppo’s internal imaging chip that will help drive AI features on cameras.
Speaking of which, Digital Chat Station has some predictions on this as well. The leaker claims that the Find N2 will feature the same camera as the upcoming OnePlus 11: a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera with OIS, a 48MP IMX581 ultrawide, and a 32MP IMX709 2x zoom camera. There will also be a pair of 32Mp selfie cameras, one for each display.
GSMArena reports that the new device will have ColorOS 13 running on Android 13, while the available finishes will be black, white and green (although it’s leather or glass is unconfirmed).
So, there’s quite a bit to do there, and if the rumors turn out to be true, we’ll soon find out for sure. Until then, check out our guide to the best smartphones currently available to see what kind of competition the Oppo Find N2 will have to overcome.
