The Oppo Find N5 has arrived, and it’s turning heads with its sleek design and bold claims. Marketed as the world’s thinnest book-style foldable, this smartphone promises to blend cutting-edge technology with everyday usability.
After spending some time with it, I can say it’s a device that delivers on most fronts—though it’s not without a few quirks. Let’s break it down.
First things first: the Oppo Find N5 is ridiculously thin. When folded, it measures just 8.93mm, and when unfolded, it slims down to an astonishing 4.21mm. Holding it feels like a magic trick—how did they pack so much into something this slender? For comparison, my old iPhone feels chunky next to it, and even Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 looks bulky by today’s foldable standards. The flat sides and lightweight 229-gram frame make it easy to slip into a pocket, though I did fumble a bit at first, adjusting to its delicate vibe.
The hinge is another star of the show. Made from grade 5 titanium alloy, it’s smooth and sturdy, snapping open and shut with a satisfying click. The crease on the inner screen? Barely noticeable. I had to tilt it under bright light to even spot it, which is a huge win for anyone who’s been annoyed by the deep grooves on older foldables. Add in the IPX9 water resistance, meaning it can handle high-pressure jets, and you’ve got a phone that feels both futuristic and tough.
The Oppo Find N5 boasts two screens, and they’re both stunners. The outer 6.62-inch LTPO OLED is sharp and vibrant, with a 120Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling through social media a joy. It’s got thin bezels and a punch-hole selfie cam that doesn’t intrude too much. I found myself using it folded more often than I expected, it’s just that good.
Unfold it, and you’re greeted by an 8.12-inch inner display, the largest of its kind in a book-style foldable. Watching videos or multitasking with two apps side by side feels luxurious, though the near-square aspect ratio leaves black bars on widescreen content. The brightness hits 2100 nits at peak, so it’s readable even in harsh sunlight. I tested it on a sunny afternoon, and the colors popped without any strain. The stylus support is a nice touch, too, though you’ll need to buy the pen separately.
Under the hood, the Find N5 packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset—seven cores of pure muscle. Apps launch fast, games like Genshin Impact run smoothly, and I didn’t notice any lag even with multiple windows open. Sure, it’s not the full eight-core version, but in real-world use, it’s hard to tell the difference unless you’re a benchmark nerd.
The battery life, though, is where it shines. With a 5600mAh capacity, it’s bigger than what you’ll find in most foldables or even slab phones. I used it heavily for a day: streaming, browsing, snapping photos- and still had juice left by bedtime. Charging is zippy too: 80W wired gets it full in about 50 minutes, and 50W wireless (with Oppo’s AirVOOC) is a bonus Samsung can’t match. Just don’t expect it to hit the advertised 80W peak; I saw it hover around 60W, but it’s still plenty quick.
The camera setup is solid but not groundbreaking. You get a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide. Photos from the main lens are crisp, with punchy colors and decent low-light performance. The telephoto impressed me with its detail. I zoomed in on a distant tree and could count the leaves. But the ultrawide? It’s a letdown. At 8MP, it’s grainy and soft, especially indoors. The 8MP selfie cams (one on each screen) are fine for video calls but won’t wow you. Compared to the Find N3, it’s a slight step back, likely a trade-off for that slim profile.
Using the Find N5 daily feels like a glimpse into where phones are headed. ColorOS 15, based on Android 15, is smooth and packed with multitasking tricks: split-screen, boundless view, you name it. The alert slider is a nostalgic touch I didn’t know I missed. But there are niggles: the speakers are quieter than I’d like, and the ultrawide camera feels like a compromise too far. Pricing starts at around S$2499 in Singapore (roughly US $ 1,870), which is competitive but not cheap.
The Oppo Find N5 isn’t perfect, but it’s darn close. Its thinness, battery life, and gorgeous screens make it a standout in the foldable crowd. If you’re tired of bulky designs and want a phone that feels premium without skimping on power, this is it. Just don’t expect top-tier cameras or an easy way to buy it outside select markets. For now, it’s a foldable fan’s dream and a tease of what’s to come.