OPPO recently launched the OPPO Find N2 Flip, featuring a host of features that strictly outmatches the competition. Its segment’s largest cover screen, battery, and powerful optimizations make it one of the best flip phones we have experienced.
OPPO has spent considerable time and money in perfecting its foldable devices. However, to date the brand only launched its foldable flagships in China, the Find N2 Flip is the first device that has seen a global launch. The design of the phone is quite interesting as it folds into a pocket-size device and still offers a large 3.26-inch cover screen which gives the device its first distinction from the competition.
The best thing about the device is the way it has been designed. Full marks to OPPO for its premium craftsmanship and thoughtfulness in designing the phone. It weighs a mere 191 gms which makes it easy to carry around and the compact fold with the thinness of 7.45mm makes it all the more pocketable. Available in two brilliant color variants, Astral Black and Moonlit Purple, the finish of the device is premium.
It's the outer cover screen, though, that steals the show. The Find N2 Flip features the segment’s largest cover screen at 3.26 inches with an aspect ratio of 17:9. The cover screen functions like a quick access guide for all your notifications and basic requirements of time, day, battery capacity, etc. making sure that you don’t need to open the device on a routine basis. The cover screen can display up to six notifications in one go with competitive devices only being able to manage two. You can also reply to messages on the phone with inbuilt formats, check out the weather, set a timer, and much more. The cover screen can be set to an Always On display setting, and here you can enjoy interactive wallpapers and GIFs.
Another unique aspect of the design that pushes the Find N2 Flip into a league of its own is the least-noticeable crease when the phone is unfolded. Here you can see the New Generation Flexion Hinge in full bloom. Folding into a water droplet design, the screen glides smoothly when unfolded and becomes fully flat for a creaseless and immersive full-display experience, unlike the competition. You don’t notice any crease when you are scrolling the phone or viewing content. The Flexion hinge also allows for no gap when the device is folded and the device can hold its position between 45 to 110 degrees (FlexForm Mode) so that you are able to use the phone in a variety of ways. The FlexForm Mode also turns your flip phone into a tripod-steady, hands-free camera. You can take tons of selfies, shoot videos, watch YouTube, or even attend Zoom calls without having to touch your device. The New Generation Flexion Hinge is a game changer and makes the OPPO Find N2 Flip a particularly sophisticated folding device.
Another concern that most users have when considering a flip device is the longevity of the folding mechanism. It is pertinent to point out here that OPPO Find N2 Flip is the first phone in its segment to have received the TÜV Rheinland certification, the phone still performs well after 400,000 cycles of folding and unfolding the device. This is enough to convince skeptics like us of the durability and quality of the device on offer by OPPO.
The outer screen is a 6.8-inch LTPO, E6 AMOLED display, with a classic 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio and silky smooth 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The viewing experience enhanced by the least noticeable crease is both immersive and cinematic. With a maximum brightness of up to 1600 nits, the screen showcases vibrancy with true-to-color picture representation.
You also get OPPO’s proprietary Anti-Reflection Film for less glare and better visuals, especially when viewing the content outdoors in a variety of lighting. This is particularly helpful if you intend to use the phone as your daily driver.
The OPPO Find N2 Flip is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9000+ chipset, which has been optimized for better battery life by OPPO. The performance is on par with other foldable flagships and one faces no lags or stutters, even while playing graphics-intensive games. In addition to delivering optimal performance, Find N2 Flip supports two 5G SIMs simultaneously — another first for flip phones. This is especially great for those who travel a lot or continuously juggle different work requirements.
The Find N2 Flip also features the largest battery in the segment at 4300mAh, which is quite impressive. It is also one of the longest-lasting batteries and gives significant battery life even after one full day of usage. Thanks to OPPO’s pioneering expertise in battery technology, self-developed high-energy density cells give the battery 10% more power than traditional cells. When needed the battery can be easily charged by 44W SUPERVOOCTM to 100% in less than an hour. From a battery and charging standpoint, the Find N2 Flip delivers far above other devices in its segment.
Cameras have always been a stronghold for OPPO and the Find N2 Flip is no exception. The device features a dual rear camera-50MP Sony IMX890 main camera with f/1.8 lens and OIS and an 8MP f/2.2 Sony IMX355 wide-angle lens with a 112-degree field of view. On the front, you get a 32MP f/2.4 Sony IMX709 RGBW sensor. Both the rear and front cameras deliver exceptional performance. You get some good pictures with just the right contrast and color balance thanks to OPPO’s cooperation with lens pioneer Hasselblad.
The Cover screen also greatly enhances the camera experience as a viewfinder. You can capture portraits or record videos using the cover screen and even shoot selfies with the 50 MP rear camera, which is definitely a plus for the device’s camera system. You can also use the camera in a variety of ways using the FlexForm Mode for the content creator in you. OPPO Find N2 Flip can shoot 4K Ultra Night Video and 4K Ultra HDR Video with incredible dynamic range, thanks to its 6nm MariSilicon X Imaging NPU. Overall, the camera performs well under a variety of scenarios and lighting conditions. The images show a good dynamic range with minimal noise.
We were excited when OPPO announced the launch of this device. After using it ourselves, we have really come to admire OPPO’s engineering and the innovative tech it has got to global audiences. The cover screen, for us, is the biggest push to buy this device. Coupled with great battery power, efficient cameras, and one of the best in segment minimal crease, the OPPO Find N2 Flip is a force to be reckoned with.
The device is priced at a comfortable INR 89,999 and is available in one configuration of 8GB/256GB. Anyone looking to purchase the device can do so from Flipkart, OPPO store, or by directly visiting one of the mainline retailers. Customers can get it for as low as INR 79,999 through cashback and incentives.
