If in recent days we announced that Apple is working on its folding device that, presumably, will reach the market in 2026, now it is Oppo who takes the lead and intends to shake this specific market, with its new terminal that will be officially presented on February 20 And it is the thinnest ever created in this category.
We tell you all the details of this new folding mobile device and why Apple must be aware to finish polishing your device.
Fine folding mobile in history
This folding of OPPO, under the name of Find N5 will only have 4 mm thick When it is deployed, becoming an ultrafine mobile, surpassing Magic V3 (4.35 mm) and establishes a new standard in the industry.
The Chinese company has not hesitated when presuming the characteristics of its new terminal. In recent weeks, he has launched advances in which he presumes a Virtually imperceptible hingeWater resistance and an ultradelgated design that has compared directly to the IPAD Pro, Apple's finest device so far. In addition, he has published a promotional video in which he describes him as “thin, but powerful”, suggesting that, despite his compact profile, the performance will not be compromised.
The video also shows us some key details, such as the presence of a lateral fingerprint reader, an alert slider similar to that of OnePlus and a reduced camera protuberance. FIND N5 is expected to arrive in Cosmic Black and Misty White colors, although a Twilight Purple version could be exclusive to the Chinese market.
When will the folding iPhone come out?
While Oppo and other manufacturers advance in the idea of making their devices more and more thin, the question arises: what is Apple doing about it? Until now, the Cupertino company has remained outside the folding segment, but rumors about the iPhone 17 Air They indicate that he could be preparing his own blow on the table in 2025, with an ultra -elapsed terminal. The folding of Tim Cook's boys, meanwhile, would arrive as soon in 2026.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the Plus model in the iPhone line, to have a thickness of just 5.5 mm at its thinnest point, which would make it the finest iPhone in history. Currently, the record is held by the iPhone 6 with 6.9 mm, but in recent years Apple has chosen to make its thickest devices to house larger batteries and improve its camera systems.
The most thin smartphones market competition is at its peak. Samsung has also hinted at the arrival of the Galaxy S25 Edge, a device that could rival the FIND N5 in terms of thickness and design.
Ultradelgated terminals are not just an aesthetic whim, as they represent an engineering challenge that improves the ergonomics and portability of the devices. With the Find N5OPPO is demonstrating that it is possible to design a folding mobile without compromising the experience of use. Now, the great unknown is whether Apple will take note of this trend or if it will continue to bet on more conventional devices.
