OnePlus Open Review: Raising the Bar

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Samsung is the current and undisputed leader in foldables when it comes to sales in India. Whether it's the features that Samsung's foldables offer or the brand's identity as a premium smartphone brand, there's no ignoring the fact that Samsung has been consistent when it came to launching every single foldable offering, it brought to the world in India. Indeed, this also speaks volumes about Samsung's commitment to the finer details that matter when it comes to foldables, like software support and after-sales service.

OnePlus has been chasing Samsung in the premium segment for the past few years. What started out as a brand that was out to make a change (when it came to software and hardware) with affordable “flagship killers” has now matured into a swan of sorts with proper premium devices that rival big brands like Samsung, Motorola and more. Apart from offering great value, OnePlus' products also focus on a well-optimised software experience. Over the years, the Chinese smartphone brand has even managed to develop its own ecosystem of devices, be it audio accessories, tablets, TVs and more, which kind of brings it on par with Samsung, if not Apple.

So, what happens when a brand as competitive as OnePlus decides to take on the one area that's been Samsung's speciality for the past four years? Can it outdo Samsung's experience with foldables? Will fans or customers be interested in risking their money in the smartphone segment, which has been dominated by Apple and Samsung? Read on to find out!

The OnePlus Open is priced at Rs. 1,39,999 in India and has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The device is available in two finishes – Emerald Dusk and Voyager Black. I received the Voyager Black unit for review. In the box,