OPPO Find N2 Review
Chinese companies are increasingly focusing on the foldable market, and in a development that should concern Samsung, these devices are finally beginning to make their way out of China. With the launch of the Find N2 and the Find N2 Flip, OPPO is now unveiling its products in this space.
The Find N2 continues the tradition set by the Find N from a year ago by sticking with a standard form factor. It’s a slim, lightweight foldable phone with powerful performance, two high-resolution displays, and a solid camera system.
The company has worked hard to improve its software to take advantage of the flexible panel, and it may be able to compete with Samsung. So, can it take on the foldable beast Z Fold 4? Let’s find out in this Oppo Find N2 review.
OPPO Find N2 Price in India and Variants
The OPPO Find N2 5G has been launched globally. The phone is available in two storage variants. It starts at a price of ￥7999 (about Rs. 94,500) for 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage and 8999 (about Rs. 1,06,00) for 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage.
The phone is available in three colour options: Plain Black, Pine Green and Cloud White. The phone is currently available in China and is expected to launch soon in India.
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OPPO Find N2 Box Contents
The OPPO Find N2 packs the following items inside the box:
- Phone
- 67W charger
- Type-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Protective case
- Documentation
OPPO Find N2 Specs at a glance
Before we talk in detail about the OPPO Find N2 review, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:
- Display: 7.1 inches AMOLED
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
- RAM & ROM: 12GB RAM 256GB Storage, 16GB RAM 512GB Storage
- Software: Android v12
- Rear camera: 50MP + 48MP + 32MP
- Selfie camera: 32 MP (on each display)
- Battery: 4520 mAh
- Weight: 233 grams
- Dimensions: 132.2 x 72.6 x 14.6 mm
OPPO Find N2 Design and Build
While the size and in-hand feel of the phone is similar to the previous Find N, much has changed internally. The phone comes in three colour options: White, Green and Black. The White and Green variants have a glass back while the Black variant comes with a vegan leather finish.
The Find N2 is the lightest foldable phone weighing at just 233 grams. While the weight doesn’t look so light, it is less for a foldable phone and you will feel so when you hold it in your hands. Although I didn’t use the Find N which launched last year, OPPO claims that the new Find N2 weighs 42 grams less because of the new hinge system.
In other words, you don’t experience the weight or bulk; something which you do with the majority of other folding phones. To accomplish this, Oppo has used carbon fibre material in the hinge and the underside of the screen, removing heavier components and substituting them with lighter, more durable ones.
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The key difference here is the Flexion hinge used in the Find N2 Flip. According to Oppo, it’s more durable and is guaranteed for about 400,000 opens and closings.
When the device is closed, there is no space between the two halves. Although the phone opens and closes smoothly, the two halves slam together with a satisfying slap. The new hinge narrowed the crease by 67 per cent, which is definitely a welcome improvement.
The Find N2 lacks a water resistance rating, which is most likely due to the hinge. The phone has Gorilla Glass Victus protection, both on the front and the back (excluding the black variant – only the front has Victus protection).
OPPO Find N2 Camera
Well, cameras are never the strong point when we talk about foldable phones. However, they still did a pretty good job here. The OPPO Find N2 features a triple camera setup on the back which includes a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP telephoto sensor. Both the cover display and the inner display have a 32MP selfie camera on the front.
These lenses are ideal for foldable phones, and the Oppo dedicated imaging chip results in quite good quality images with fantastic dynamic range. I am happy to see that OPPO has not packed some low-resolution camera lenses as we see on many phones.
The 50MP primary camera does a great job of taking shots in daylight. The images I took were packed with details and were clear. The images had good dynamic range and looked vibrant. The performance was good, even in low light.
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There’s also a dedicated night mode that brightens up the whole picture and makes it look really good. The colours were no longer so vibrant but were passable.
The ultra-wide camera has a decent 48MP sensor, so switching to a more panoramic shot doesn’t sacrifice quality. The photos were detailed and punchy. Dynamic range was also pretty good. However, the photos were distorted around the edges, which I have noticed on many other phones.
The telephoto lens also does a nice job of taking portrait shots. It doesn’t disappoint at all. However, I wish OPPO had given OIS support here to help in taking more stable shots. In terms of selfies and video calls, the 32MP selfie cameras on the cover and inner display are also good and won’t let you down.
Talking about video recording, it can record 4K videos at 60fps. The video output is clear and detailed with good colours. Videos recorded in low light were also useable.
Obviously, foldable phones have now become available to the general public. For one thing, they’re still quite expensive, and not everyone will like the form factor. I must admit that I’m impressed with the Oppo Find N2’s build and design as well as the in-hand comfort.
It’s wonderful to see the folding phone category thrive in terms of design and performance. The smaller size of the Find N2 appeals greatly to people who find the Samsung Fold 4 to be too long and narrow. It’s also great for one-handed use when folded, and it has a dependable camera setup and battery backup, not to forget the great 120Hz displays and 67W fast charging.
Overall, I believe that this is one of the best foldable phones currently available. It is incredibly well made, with no gaps, barely any creases, and a sturdy folding mechanism.
