Oppo’s Find N5 is a significant milestone in the world of foldable phones. This device represents a culmination of advancements in the mobile technology sector, rather than being a make-or-break model in a market segment that hasn’t completely taken off as manufacturers anticipated. With its current design, it seems challenging to further reduce thickness without sacrificing essential features like USB-C connectivity. Moreover, battery life, performance, and camera capabilities now align with those of other flagship phones. Impressively, Oppo has also integrated wireless charging and water resistance into this model. So, what’s next for mobile innovation?
Hardware and Cameras
The potential for further hardware enhancements appears limited. At just 8.93mm thick when closed, the Find N5 is the thinnest foldable phone available, surpassing the previous record held by Honor’s Magic V3 by nearly half a millimeter. When opened, it measures only 4.21mm thick, demonstrating that there is still some room for improvement—Huawei’s trifold Mate XT is even thinner at 3.6mm. However, we are approaching a physical limit for foldable phones. Oppo mentioned that the USB-C port had to be customized to fit within this slim profile, leaving minimal metal around the port’s outer edge. The question remains: how can foldable phones become even thinner?
