OnePlus made its debut in the foldable phone market in 2023 with its first foldable device. Fans were hopeful for the OnePlus Open 2 to launch in 2024. However, the company has officially confirmed that the OnePlus Open 2 will not be released this year.
Official Statement from OnePlus
The announcement was made on the OnePlus Community page. According to Vale G, OnePlus’ Product Manager, the company has decided not to release a foldable phone this year.
He explained that OnePlus’ focus is on setting new benchmarks and challenging the status quo across all product categories.
Why the Delay?
The decision to delay the launch of the OnePlus Open 2 may come as a surprise to many. The company took the time to carefully evaluate the timing for its next steps in the foldable device market.
While it’s disappointing, OnePlus believes this is the best approach for now.
What’s Next for OnePlus?
Despite the delay, OnePlus reassures its customers that it is not backing away from the foldable phone category. However, the company did not provide any specific details on when the OnePlus Open 2 will be released.
Instead, the company mentioned its commitment to developing innovative products that will redefine multiple categories in the tech industry.
The Oppo Connection
Interestingly, Oppo recently teased its Find N5 smartphone. This is the device that the OnePlus Open 2 was initially supposed to be based on. But with the delay of the Open 2, it’s unclear how this will impact the relationship between the two brands.
Summary
So, if you were hoping to see the OnePlus Open 2 in 2024, unfortunately, that won’t happen. While this delay may disappoint some fans, OnePlus has made it clear that it’s not stepping away from foldable devices.
We’ll just have to wait and see when the OnePlus Open 2 will finally arrive.
