OnePlus Open Delayed Until 2nd Half of 2025? Not So Fast..

[@majtechtings]

I already treat my OnePlus open with kid gloves. I'm being even more careful now, because this phone is getting traded in the nanosecond pre-orders for the sequel go live.

[@1cx7r23]

How much off you think you'll get?

[@majtechtings]

@1cx7r23 from what I saw for the OnePlus 13 pricing? I'd wager between 5-650 off if I trade my open for the sequel. They had some really good deals for trading in a current phone for the 13 and I don't see them backing out of that with all the momentum they seem to have right now.

[@1cx7r23]

@@majtechtings pretty nice discount

[@marcjcd]

If the rumors of specs etc are close to reality, I will trade my original pixel fold for the OnePlus Open 2.

[@Cinccinatti_C3]

Man I hope so for Q1. I've held off waiting for my phone upgrade but if this is true and ends up being late 25. They may loose me and probably a lot of others.

[@Andrew_Malee_Vlog]

Second half of 2025 that's quite a wait considering how long the OnePlus open has been out now. But I can imagine it's going to be a seriously good device

[@jotaxpo]

Agree with some of the comments, if it does not happen early id likely end up going for foldable 7 or pixel later on, this is their chance to have a new wave of excited community wanting good upgrades

[@SuperWealthyrich]

I agree. OnePlus will launch in the first quarter. Anywhere between the end of January and early February.

[@dananelson7267]

Preorders for the OnePlus 13 happen January 7. I don't know that they will do a completely separate launch for the Open 2 right after - why would they have not combined into a larger PR push?

[@snoepox1257]

Hope your right, waiting for ever.

[@TheElder_]

Well if the open 2 is going to be the first phone to come with SD 8 elite then it will be the end of January for getting it in our hands, maybe the 20th?

[@ompong1993]

First! I cant wait for oneplus open 2! I plan to trade in my op12 when it comes out.

[@jameswells68]

Me to

[@27Binx72]

Honestly, I kinda find myself thinking: "Maybe, I'll just pickup 3rd party insurance and use the open, until I can't, anymore?" If I'm being honest with myself, there isn't anything lacking with the first model (for me personally) that has me wanting for a newer model. I'm sure when I see the new model I'll want the shiny, but outside of trade-in value...I could see myself just using this first version for quite awhile. I don't care about wireless charging and the battery life/charging speed have been so good that I don't find myself really desiring a thinner model with better battery life. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 still feels brand new. Going forward the only things I see improving are fps benchmarks in games and efficiency. Edit: I guess what would convince me is one plus's trade-in value offered for the first model. I really want to see them go hard, like Samsung. IF the trade-in value is good, then I'll upgrade. If they screw 1st gen (in the US) buyers, then I'll just use this as long as I can and look at the market when I feel an upgrade is warranted.

[@1cx7r23]

They're going to an 8 inch screen which is pretty ballin. I wouldn't care about the chip upgrade but apparently the 8 elite is such a huge upgrade that it is now faster than the Apple chip, which has never been the case. With that said I will probably buy the oneplus open after the 2 launches because I anticipate there will be a price drop in the open original

[@donniethesportsguy893]

But…..wtf is taking oppo/OnePlus taking so long elite has been out for some time now

[@RCStyle187]

I'll be very interested in the trade in values after the OPO 2 release. I have a mint condition Pixel Pro fold, my OG Pixel Fold, and an iPhone 14 pro that could be saying bye if this phone proves to be a winner.

[@son-in-law7372]

I don't mind waiting for it even if it's late . My one plus open is still one of the best and i dont want to spend the money if there's nothing wrong with it

[@1cx7r23]

Your youtube name is wild haha

[@miroslavsvoboda367]

The question is if the global launch will be the same as the launch in China - but the delay by half a year is unlikely anyway...

[@kwokweng76]

Thanks shane for the update

[@Chaundb]

Link to this wallpaper please

[@dorothy135]

I really hope you're right, because i'm going to be very disappointed if it's the second half of the year. Didn't they have? I'll get together for opo or OnePlus Recently?

[@mistamaog]

I am a little torn right now, I want to get the Open 2, but the OnePlus 13 is coming soon. And all these rumors keep going back and forth on when the Open 2 will be released.

[@1cx7r23]

My galaxy s9 has more features than the oneplus 13 or any new flagship. Open phones are the only developments of the last decade

[@Seanmmvi]

Shane, what do I dooo?! Buy a cheap used OnePlus open now or wait.... I'm getting 2 hours of screen on time with my note 20 ultra... I need a new phone

[@Axlayy]

Patience is key to success

[@shanecraigtech]

Tough call. If you can wait to see, you should.

[@1cx7r23]

Even if you get the cheaper model, you will get better discounts after the 2 is released

[@Zer0.-_]

I actually just heard something today that there is a possibility that the OnePlus open to is scrapped and may not be released

[@shanecraigtech]

This is false

[@DDAWGS_519]

great info, any news of a new 2025 Apex edition on the horizon?, asking for a friend 👀

[@shanecraigtech]

Not that I've seen

[@gropatapouf5998]

Happy X-Mas to you and your family Shane!

[@shanecraigtech]

Same to you!

[@DJ_Darkstar]

My great question will be whether it's worth trading in the OnePlus Open for the newer version... It's been a little over a year ... Will it be that much better? Will losing the 64mp telephoto for a 50mp make that much of a difference? Do I need wireless charging? Will it be worth the upgrade to get the 8 elite? Will it have the same support for the Oppo pen? Too many questions.

[@rjay7i8]

I love my OPO. Super excited for the OPO2

[@1cx7r23]

How much do you make a year to afford flagship folding phones every iteration. Not passive aggressive im interested

[@rjay7i8]

@@1cx7r23 Not enough 😂 My OPO was a refurb(auto brightness is a bit finicky). Hoping for a good trade in or ill have to wait for opo2 refurbs

[@andyH_England]

It seems sensible to delay launching the OPPO and OnePlus foldables simultaneously, as they would then compete directly with each other. However, if they sell them regionally, it could be a different story. Considering Samsung’s pessimistic forecasts for its folding phones, predicting a 20% decline in sales compared to the Galaxy Fold 5 with their anticipated Fold 7, the folding phone market appears challenging. I suspect that no original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has yet achieved profitability, and further market contraction could lead to some companies exiting the folding segment. A delay in launching the foldables in the hope that demand increases and the global economy improves is a prudent business strategy. Alternatively, like Samsung, the only way they can clear their stock is to sell it at significantly reduced prices, which could be detrimental to shareholders.

[@tonywith2e]

oppo and oneplus folding phones are the same phone, right down to the color choices and packaging. The only reason for late global launch is the optimization for the global market. The China phones have different software from global ones

[@willentrekin]

Nice dive. It can't be delayed if it hasn't even been actually announced yet!

[@abelmurillo8421]

Marry Christmas 🎉 to you all!

[@shanecraigtech]

Same to you!

[@txl17]

Okay, I love the channel and want to hear more about the OnePlus Open 2, but I can't stop wondering about that phone holding unit you have on the desk. Where did you get that marvelous item? Did you 3D print it?

[@shanecraigtech]

Amazon! amzn.to/3VPIIsk

[@txl17]

@shanecraigtech hell yeah, Shane. Thank you and happy holidays.

[@MrCougar56]

Columbo.......I mean Shane🥴 Nice investigation and info. I can't wait for the OnePlus open 2, I love my OnePlus open 1, no issues at all. What's ur "professional opinion" on trade-in values from OnePlus, anywhere close to what Samsung gives? Happy holidays to you and ur family.🎅

[@shanecraigtech]

I honestly don't have much experience with their trade-ins. Happy Holidays!

[@jrframe11]

30 days after oppo release

[@thrdeye]

This is news why?

[@shanecraigtech]

It turns out when people are really excited for a new phone they care when it's coming out.