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OnePlus Confirms No Foldable Phone Release in 2025

The company cites a strategic pause and recalibration, leaving Oppo to lead on foldable devices.

Overview

  • OnePlus announced it will not release a foldable phone in 2025, halting plans for a successor to the OnePlus Open.
  • The decision is described as a 'pause' and 'recalibration,' with the company emphasizing it is not exiting the foldable market entirely.
  • Oppo, OnePlus' partner brand, will take the lead in foldable development, with the ultra-thin Oppo Find N5 launching globally but not in the U.S.
  • The absence of a OnePlus foldable leaves the U.S. market reliant on limited options like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
  • OnePlus assures continued support for existing foldable users, including software updates and after-sales service for the OnePlus Open.