Thanks to the new and incredible Flexion Hinge, OPPO Find N2 Flip marks a new era in the foldable smartphone segment
When OPPO, together with its engineers designed Find N2 Flip, wanted to do it with a very specific objective: to enhance all the strengths that make a flip smartphone exceptional and at the same time fill the weaknesses, which have always characterized this model within the sector. If you’re new to flip smartphones, it’s natural to wonder what makes them so special. First, the external display which allows easy access to the most important functions without having to open the smartphone, saving users time and allowing them to stay updated with a single glance. And then the convenience of having a preview of your selfies in real time before taking them, plus the possibility, thanks to their compact size and unique and innovative design, of being able to easily store them in any pocket. However, despite the countless advantages, this segment still has gaps that need to be filled.
Thanks to the new and amazing Flexion Hingewith further reduced dimensions compared to the previous generation, OPPO Find N2 Flip marks a new era in the flip smartphone segment.
OPPO Find N2 Flip: new generation Flexion Hinge
Research and development work in the field of foldable displays began in 2018, followed in 2020 by the presentation of OPPO X 2021a rollable smartphone that soon made headlines around the world and paved the way for a series of tests on possible hinge designs, culminating in the launch of the first Find N and the first generation of Flexion Hinge.
The reason that prompted OPPO to invest so much time in perfecting the hinge was dictated by the fact that the latter, being a large component, has a high impact inside a foldable smartphone. When it comes to smartphone design, space is always very important, and less space also means less room for other components, such as the battery. As for the OPPO Find N2 Flip, the new smaller hinge ensures that the phone doesn’t have to compromise in other areas.
Structure
The structure of OPPO’s next-generation Flexion Hinge, which dates back nearly five years, is built on a solid foundation and has been perfected countless times. Going into detail, this new hinge has a simpler and cleaner design and is a more stable solution, as it has fewer components. The hinge also improves the basic functionality, thanks to a new system of cams and pins, which allow to maintain the fold between the 45° and 110°.
The choice of materials has also been refined: the Find N2 Flip features a flexible stainless steel element, precisely engraved and injected with a soft, pliable material. The high-strength alloy used in the aircraft industry used for bearings ensures higher reliability, a tensile strength up to 15% and a yield strength of up to 25%. Meanwhile, the carbon fiber reinforced polymer ensures the zipper is strong yet lightweight. This creates the perfect amount of flex and firmness, both for bending the phone and typing on the display. It also guides the display into a specific teardrop fold when the Find N2 Flip is closed, significantly reducing the fold compared to the competition. The water drop shape has a larger radius of curvature than the U-hinge, resulting in less wrinkling and the possibility of screen deformation.
OPPO Find N2 Flip: Superior features
OPPO Find N2 Flip’s Flexion Hinge is the reason why it was possible to fit such a large external display into the front of the phone. A smaller hinge also makes it possible to have a more powerful and fast-charging battery, while its robustness helps create unique user experiences, while improving the lifespan of the smartphone. Find N2 Flip features the largest interactive outdoor display in the flip segment, elevating the element from purely decorative to revolutionary. The 3.26″ external screen occupies the 48.5% of the top half phone to give you the option to view more content. Paired with design by OPPOthe external display becomes the first point of interaction that allows you to control the smartphone when closed, such as seeing the weather, notifications and even responding quickly to messages.
OPPO Find N2 Flip’s interactive external display is not only powerful, but also fun, thanks to the introduction of new wallpapers with cute pets that add a touch of playfulness. Speaking of fun: selfie lovers have probably used a lower quality camera in the past, but thanks to the external display and the help of the Flexion Hinge which allows the phone to “stand” partially folded, you will be able to see a preview while you are shooting a video and capture sharper selfies thanks to the powerful main camera.
Cameras and displays
The photographic features of Find N2 Flip don’t stop there. Dual Preview allows the subjects of their shots to see a preview of the shot on the external display and, by partially folding the smartphone, the mode will be unlocked FlexForm, perfect for time-lapse, video calling and long exposure photography. A cameraphone is of limited use if its battery can’t keep up with the creativity of its users. OPPO Fin N2 Flip instead represents the perfect smartphone, guaranteeing photographic and video performance without limitations; also, while most flip smartphones have a 3500 a 3700 mAhFind N2 Flip is equipped with a powerful 4300mAh battery.
The presence of a small format hinge does not mean sacrificing durability: Find N2 Flip has been tested since TÜV Rheinland, which found it possible to fold the smartphone up to 400,000 times without compromising its performance, the equivalent of normal use for about 10 years. It has also been subjected to extreme conditions, working perfectly after being folded 100,000 times both a -20ºC than at 50ºC. It’s not just the folding mechanism that gives the Find N2 Flip an edge. When closed, the new generation Flexion Hinge has no gap between the hinges, preventing dust and dirt from accumulating along the crease line. Finally, when open, again thanks to the Flexion Hinge and the exclusive lattice matrix plate that supports the screen, the fold is the thinnest and most imperceptible of any flip smartphone. All this ensures an immersive experience and allows you to use the large high-quality display to watch, play, browse or scroll without limitations.
OPPO Find N2 Flip: A new era for flip smartphones
In summary, thanks to Next Generation Flexion Hinge, Find N2 Flip offers the industry’s largest interactive external display, the most powerful battery and the fastest charging of any flip smartphone. Furthermore, thanks to its size, Find N2 Flip guarantees an immersive experience of using the external display, which ranges from interactive and playful animals to useful tools and widgets, as well as improving photography and the life of the device.
While the hinge of a flip smartphone may be a single element, its impact is high, and thanks to OPPO’s revolutionary next-generation Flexion Hinge, the Find N2 Flip represents an uncompromising breakthrough for the industry. What do you think of the new Oppo smartphone? Let us know yours in the comments section, we also invite you to follow our Instagram page, our YouTube channel and stay connected on techgameworld.com to stay constantly updated on all the news from the tech world!