The Still Light Fold: A Unique Foldable Phone

Ever wanted a phone that was as light as air and almost as flexible? The OnePlus Open might be what you're looking for. Right now, you can get it for a steal at $1, 299, which is a big discount. The best part? It's got plenty of space with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. If you need even more space, there's a 1TB model available too. Oneplus isn't trying to reinvent the wheel with its first foldable phone. Instead, they've gone for a practical design that's user-friendly. I've had the chance to use this phone every day for a year, and it's one of the best foldable phones I've come across. It's got a traditional phone aspect ratio on the outer display, which makes it easy to hold and use. When it comes to foldable phones, weight matters. The OnePlus Open is surprisingly light, weighing in at 245 grams. That's lighter than both the Google Pixel Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. This makes it comfortable to hold and use, whether you're on the outer screen or the larger one inside. However, there's one thing that might bother you about this phone: the camera bump. It's quite large and takes up a lot of space on the back panel. This could make the phone a bit awkward to hold. The volume rocker is also placed quite high, which could make the phone slippery. The software on this phone is a standout feature. There's a cool split-screen feature called Open Canvas that lets you open up to three apps at once. It's great for multitasking. For example, you can take photos and share them while also checking the latest news. There's also a "Recent files" icon that gives you quick access to your photos and videos. The cameras on this phone also take great photos. They're better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 but not as good as the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The color science and image processing on this phone are particularly impressive. The Hasselblad-tuned cameras make subjects pop with warmer, bluish-orange hues. Overall, if you're looking for a foldable phone that's great for multitasking, takes nice photos, and is lightweight, the OnePlus Open might be worth a look. But remember, it doesn't have wireless charging, and it's not sold in carrier stores.