OnePlus is facing a delay in the release of its first foldable phone, the OnePlus Open. According to reliable leaker Max Jambor, the original launch date of August 29 has been pushed back, with no new date provided yet. The delay is said to be due to a change in plans regarding the phone’s display. Initially, the OnePlus Open was supposed to use a panel from BOE, a well-known name in the industry. However, it seems that OnePlus may have switched to Samsung as the new producer of the foldable phone’s display.
The decision to switch displays may have been influenced by concerns about BOE’s panel quality. BOE faced criticism last year when the quality of its iPhone displays came into question. The tweet from Max Jambor suggests that OnePlus may have preferred Samsung’s panels over BOE’s due to concerns about quality.
Apart from the display change, OnePlus has reportedly set high expectations for the performance of the inner folding screen. Previous rumors have indicated support for 120Hz refresh rates and thin bezels, which would require advanced manufacturing technology for mass production, regardless of the display producer.
While the official reasons behind the switch may never be disclosed, it seems that OnePlus wants to ensure the success of its first foldable phone and doesn’t want to leave anything to chance. The company is likely taking precautions and making changes to ensure a premium user experience.
The delay in the OnePlus Open’s release is disappointing news for fans eagerly awaiting the device, but it also shows the complexity involved in creating foldable phones. Manufacturers must carefully consider multiple factors, such as hinge technology, ultra-thin glass layers, and display suppliers, to bring these innovative devices to market.
It remains to be seen when the OnePlus Open will eventually hit the shelves, but hopefully, the delay will result in a better overall product. OnePlus fans and enthusiasts will have to wait a little longer for the arrival of this highly anticipated foldable phone.
