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OnePlus Open 2 Review: A true multitasking beast or just another foldable?

In the rapidly growing foldable market, being flashy isn’t enough. Users now look for real-world usefulness, solid performance, and software that adapts to the new form factor. OnePlus stepped into the foldable race last year — and now, the OnePlus Open 2 is here. But is it a productivity powerhouse or just another bendy gimmick?

Let’s dive deep — from display, hinge, performance, camera, software, multitasking, to battery — this is your complete real-life review of the OnePlus Open 2.

1. Design & Build: Foldable with focus

OnePlus Open 2 refines the design language of its predecessor with better ergonomics and an even more solid hinge.

• Main Design Elements:
  • Refined “Flexion Hinge 2.0” – lighter, stronger, crease-free folding
  • Premium vegan leather back or matte glass variant
  • IPX4 splash resistance – not fully waterproof, but helpful
  • Outer display: Flat and large enough to use like a regular phone

2. Display: Two screens, zero compromise

OnePlus Open 2 comes with two AMOLED displays, both sharp, bright, and fast.

• Main Inner Display:
  • 7.82” Flexi-fluid AMOLED (2K+ resolution)
  • 120Hz LTPO, Dolby Vision, 2800 nits peak brightness
  • Crease? Practically invisible.
• Cover Display:
  • 6.31” LTPO AMOLED (ProXDR)
  • 120Hz, 2800 nits peak brightness
  • Usable like any flagship phone

Experience:

• Ultra-responsive touch
• No color shift or dullness on fold
• Watching Netflix, reading books, editing docs — feels like using a mini tablet

3. Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — flagship force

This time, OnePlus went all out. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powers the Open 2 with no compromises.

• Specs:
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
  • 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
  • UFS 4.0 storage (512GB standard)
• Benchmarks:
  • Geekbench multi-core: ~7400
  • AnTuTu: ~1.7 million
• Real-Life Performance:
  • App open/close: blazing fast
  • Multitasking with 3 apps on main screen = smooth
  • Lightroom, LumaFusion, even light DaVinci Resolve? Yes.
• Thermals: Excellent. No heating in long productivity sessions or gaming.

4. Camera: Not just “foldable good” — truly flagship grade

• Main Camera Setup:
  • 50MP Sony LYT-808 (OIS, f/1.8)
  • 64MP Telephoto (3x optical, 6x in-sensor zoom)
  • 48MP Ultra-wide
• Front Cameras:
  • 20MP inner (for video calls)
  • 32MP cover selfie

Camera Performance:

• Daylight: Sharp, natural tones, dynamic range balanced
• Zoom: 3x-6x retains detail — better than most foldables
• Low light: Powerful HDR, AI-based night processing
• Video: 4K60fps with solid stabilization + cinematic portrait mode

AI Add-ons:

• Master Mode for manual pro controls
• AI enhancement for sharpness and noise reduction
• Magic Erase-like tool via OxygenOS 14.1

5. Multitasking & Software: Foldable-friendly OxygenOS

OnePlus Open 2 runs OxygenOS 14.1 (Android 14) — with foldable-specific optimizations.

Multitasking Features:

• Triple split screen: 3 full apps on inner screen
• Drag & drop text or images across apps
• Taskbar with recent apps & pinned apps
• Parallel app cloning for dual WhatsApp, Gmail, etc.

AI Features:

• Smart Resize for windows
• Contextual Split: Auto-detects when to suggest split-screen
• Gemini AI support for note summaries, transcription, calendar suggestions

Updates: 5 years OS + 6 years security (OnePlus has improved)

6. Gaming: Powerful and cool

Despite being a foldable, OnePlus Open 2 is no slouch in gaming.

GPU: Adreno 750
Games Tested:

• COD Mobile: Max graphics, 60fps — no drops
• Genshin Impact: High settings — 58–60fps sustained
• BGMI: HDR + Extreme — runs very smoothly
• Emulators: Dolphin and AetherSX2 work flawlessly

Cooling: Graphene + vapor chamber — no thermal throttling in 45 min

Battery Drain (30 min gaming):

• COD: 9%
• Genshin: 14%
• BGMI: 11%

Touch sampling: ~240Hz — fast and responsive

7. Battery Life: Big and balanced

• Battery: 4800mAh (split dual-cell)
• Charging:
  • 67W SUPERVOOC wired (0-100% in ~45 min)
  • No wireless charging (slight letdown)

Usage Stats:

• SOT: 7–8 hours (mixed)
• Video streaming 3hr: ~22% drain
• Folded usage saves ~10% battery over unfolded mode

8. Audio, Connectivity, and Sensors

• Dual stereo speakers — loud, balanced, Dolby Atmos support
• Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC
• Dual SIM + eSIM
• No headphone jack
• Face unlock + side fingerprint sensor: fast and accurate

9. Who should buy the OnePlus Open 2?

Perfect for users who:

• Want a true multitasking foldable for work + entertainment
• Need a flagship camera in a foldable body
• Prefer clean, fast UI without bloat
• Hate screen crease or narrow front screens
• Want performance and productivity in one device

Avoid if you:

• Need wireless charging
• Want IP68 water resistance
• Prefer ultra-compact phones

Final Verdict:

The OnePlus Open 2 isn’t just OnePlus’ best foldable — it’s one of the best foldables ever made.

 Great cameras
 Killer multitasking
 Stunning display
 Fast charging
 Flagship performance