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Daily News Egypt
7 days ago
- Daily News Egypt
OPPO Launches Find N5 Foldable Smartphone in Egypt, Exclusively with Orange
OPPO has officially launched its next-generation foldable smartphone, the Find N5, in Egypt, marking a significant leap in smartphone innovation in the local market. The device will be available exclusively through Orange Egypt starting May 30, in two premium colors: Misty White and Cosmic Black. The launch event, held at the iconic Citadel of Salah El-Din, symbolized the convergence of history and futuristic technology. With this move, Egypt becomes the first market in the region to witness the rollout of OPPO's most advanced foldable yet — a step the company says reinforces its commitment to bringing global innovation to Egyptian consumers. Weighing just 229 grams and measuring 8.93mm when folded, the OPPO Find N5 is now the thinnest book-style foldable on the market. It features an 8.12-inch inner display, the largest in its class, and a 6.62-inch outer screen, both boasting adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and brightness of over 2000 nits for high visibility even in direct sunlight. The device runs on ColorOS 15, with built-in AI capabilities and security enhancements. Among its standout features is the O+ Connect app, which enables seamless integration with Mac, iOS, and iPadOS devices, allowing for remote control, file transfers, and multi-device collaboration. Users can also benefit from AI-driven tools such as real-time translation, AI search, call summaries, and photo editing enhancements including unblurring and clarity boost. A major breakthrough lies in its build quality. The Find N5 is the first foldable to be certified with IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 environmental resistance. Its Titanium Flexion Hinge, crafted from Grade 5 titanium using 3D printing, is 26% slimmer and 36% stronger than its predecessor and backed by TÜV Rheinland's folding certification for durability. In terms of performance, the device comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, powered by a 5600mAh silicon-carbon battery that offers superior capacity and compactness. It supports 80W SUPERVOOC™ wired and 50W AIRVOOC™ wireless charging, promising fast and reliable power delivery. For photography enthusiasts, OPPO partnered with Hasselblad to integrate a 50MP main camera, 4K Dolby Vision video, and dedicated portrait lenses (1.70mm and 85mm) to capture studio-quality images and cinematic content. Raghda Amer, PR Manager at OPPO Egypt, highlighted the significance of the launch: 'This is more than a product launch — it's a statement of OPPO's dedication to innovation and user-centric design in Egypt.' Ahmed El Abd, Chief Consumer Officer at Orange Egypt, added: 'This partnership allows us to deliver a premium experience through exclusive offers, including 24-month interest-free payments, free OPPO Buds, 2TB of internet, and EGP 5,000 off the next online purchase.' The OPPO Find N5 promises to redefine mobile experiences, offering a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology, elegant design, and advanced functionality — setting a new benchmark for smartphones in Egypt and beyond.
TECHx
16-05-2025
- TECHx
OPPO Find N5 Foldable Phone Launched in UAE and GCC
Home » Product Watch » OPPO Find N5 Foldable Phone Launched in UAE and GCC OPPO, the global smart device brand, has announced the launch of its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N5, in the UAE and GCC region. The company revealed that the Find N5 combines a thin and light design with the largest inner display in any book-style foldable. It also features long-lasting battery life and advanced AI-powered performance. According to Lay Ren, President of OPPO MENA, this launch marks a key milestone in OPPO's commitment to the Middle East. He reported that the Find N5 aligns with the region's demand for innovation and premium experiences. OPPO Find N5 is just 8.93mm thick and weighs only 229g. It is the world's thinnest book-style foldable when closed. The device offers a secure grip with contoured metal and flat sides. Its design is highlighted by the signature Cosmos Ring and an aircraft-grade fiber back. The device is available in two color variants: Cosmic Black : Frosted black finish with matte black metal frame : Frosted black finish with matte black metal frame Misty White: Light-catching layered back with a silver frame OPPO reported that Find N5 is the world's first IPX9-rated foldable, built to withstand high-pressure water jets and extreme temperatures. The new Titanium Flexion Hinge is 26% smaller and 36% more rigid than the previous version. Made from Grade 5 titanium alloy and Ultra-High Strength Steel, the hinge offers industry-leading durability. The device has also received TÜV Rheinland Reliable Folding Certification. When unfolded, Find N5 features an 8.12-inch inner display, the largest in its category. The 6.62-inch outer display supports comfortable one-handed use. Both screens support OPPO Pen, enabling productivity and creativity. The displays deliver: Over 400PPI clarity 1–120Hz refresh rate 2000+ nits peak brightness OPPO noted that Find N5 is the first smartphone to earn TÜV Rheinland's Minimized Crease Certification. Powering the device is a 5600mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery, offering the best battery life among foldables. With 10% silicon content in a 2.1mm slim battery, the device supports 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging. When paired with the magnetic case, wireless charging becomes faster and more convenient. The Find N5 is the first foldable to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, offering a 45% boost in AI performance. It includes hardware-level security for data protection. Photography is enhanced through the Hasselblad Master Camera System. This includes an ultra-wide camera, wide primary camera with 2x zoom, and a 50MP periscope lens with 70mm focal length. Features such as Hasselblad Portrait Mode, Master Mode, and Dolby Vision 4K/60fps video elevate imaging performance. The device runs on Android 15 and ColorOS 15, offering five years of security updates. OPPO also introduced smart features such as: Boundless View for three-app multitasking for three-app multitasking Dual-screen translation via Interpreter Mode via Interpreter Mode AI tools like AI Summary, AI Speak, AI Writer, and AI Eraser Circle to Search with Google and Gemini app integration are included. Additionally, O+ Connect allows seamless file transfer and remote Mac access. Touch to Share enables instant sharing with iOS and iPadOS devices. The OPPO Find N5 is now available across the UAE and GCC with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, priced at AED 7,999. From May 16 to May 22, customers who pre-order will receive free OPPO Enco X3i earbuds and a one-year screen protection plan worth AED 2,499. After the pre-order period, all purchases will continue to include the Enco X3i earbuds. OPPO confirmed that Find N5 buyers will benefit from International Warranty Service. This includes repair and upgrade support in official sales regions. Devices out of warranty or with non-covered damage can have parts like the screen, battery, or mainboard replaced for a fee. The brand reaffirmed its customer-first approach by offering ongoing software updates and access to certified service centers.
Phone Arena
07-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Samsung is tipped to bid for an unlikely title with the incredibly thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 this year
Are you ready for the "thinnest folding machine in the world"? Yes, ladies and gents, it looks like Samsung will snatch that crown away from Oppo... unless, of course, the razor-thin Find N5 receives an unusually early sequel with an even slimmer profile. Galaxy Z Fold 7 is today tipped to rock a 3.9mm (!!!) waist "after unfolding" and the same 8.9mm as its direct rival "after folding." While the Oppo Find N5 measures 4.2mm unfolded and 8.9mm folded (which initially seemed like very hard-to-beat dimensions), theis today tipped to rock a 3.9mm (!!!) waist "after unfolding" and the same 8.9mm as its direct rival "after folding." In case you're wondering, the Snapdragon 8 Elite powerhouse was previously rumored to measure 4.5mm and 9.5mm in thickness in its unfolded and folded state respectively, which would have already marked a big progress over the Z Fold 6 's 5.6mm and 12.1mm figures. Receive the latest Android news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Going down to as little as 3.9 millimeters is simply mind-boggling, making the aforementioned 4,400mAh battery capacity feel like nothing short of an engineering miracle. Then again, the Oppo Find N5 somehow offers 5,600mAh juice, so I can totally understand if you'd rather see the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measure the same 4.5mm as its predecessor, for instance, while bumping the cell size to 5,000mAh or more. As for the "thinnest foldable in the world" title, something tells me very few prospective buyers will care about that sort of "achievement", especially with brands like Oppo, Vivo, or Honor often excelling at quickly beating such (meaningless) records. Thin is in across Samsung's high-end portfolio Z Fold 6 and the sub-6mm Galaxy S26 " is also expected to adopt a thin profile, although it's a little too early to talk about exact numbers. Theand the sub-6mm Galaxy S25 Edge are somewhat predictably not the only super-slim Android flagships Samsung is preparing to release in the near future. The "basic version of the" is also expected to adopt a thin profile, although it's a little too early to talk about exact numbers. Galaxy S25 Edge precursor that's not technically focused on style and extreme portability. The "basic" Galaxy S25 , mind you, comes with a 7.2mm waist, which is definitely not bad for aprecursor that's not technically focused on style and extreme portability. family (and after the S25 Edge ), a Z Fold 7 , and while the all-knowing "Ice Cat" has no new info to share on the clamshell's dimensions, its rumored 4,300mAh battery makes a reduction of the Before the Galaxy S26 family (and after the), a Galaxy Z Flip 7 is obviously all but guaranteed to land alongside the, and while the all-knowing "Ice Cat" has no new info to share on the clamshell's dimensions, its rumored 4,300mAh battery makes a reduction of the Z Flip 6 's 6.9mm and 14.9mm thickness in unfolded and folded form respectively feel pretty unlikely (if not completely impossible). For the time being, it seems like the best you can hope for is that the Z Flip 7 will retain those measurements, although who knows, maybe Samsung will pull off a genuine design miracle and go below 6.9mm or at least 14.9mm. Z Flip 7 and could thus (theoretically) reduce its bigger, costlier, and more sophisticated brother's profile as well. Don't forget about the Z Flip FE , aka Z Flip Xe , either, which is likely to settle for a significantly smaller battery compared to theand could thus (theoretically) reduce its bigger, costlier, and more sophisticated brother's profile as well. If you were disappointed to find out earlier this week that the fast-approaching Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to keep its predecessor's battery size unchanged , the latest gossip on social media regarding Samsung's next big book-style foldable might make you radically reconsider your stance on the rumored 4,400mAh cell capacity.
WIRED
27-03-2025
- WIRED
The Best Phones You Can't Buy in the US
These phones are worth considering if you have yet to see something you like. Photograph: Simon Hill Oppo Find N5 for £1,106: It's a real shame that the Find N5 won't even land in the UK or Europe because the world's slimmest book-style foldable (3.6 mm open) is a lovely phone. The 6.62-inch cover display and 8.12-inch inner display are excellent, and the Find N5 has top specs all the way (Snapdragon 8 Elite, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, 5,600 mAh battery, 80W wired and 50W wireless charging). The triple-lens camera (50-MP main, 50-MP telephoto, 8-MP ultrawide) is the most obvious compromise, a necessity for this form factor. The slightly buggy software and bloatware are the only other detractors, but the potential pain of importing will be enough to put most folks off. Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra for £649 and F7 Pro for £499: While Poco has traditionally been a budget brand, the aptly named F7 Ultra takes it into new territory. This phone boasts a few flagship-level features, such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with the VisionBoost D7 for graphics, a powerful triple-lens camera, and a lovely, high-resolution 6.67-inch display with a 120-Hz refresh rate. It also scores an IP68 rating and offers up to 50-watt wireless charging. The catch is a price hike over previous Poco F series releases, but at the early bird price, the F7 Ultra is a compelling bargain. The F7 Pro is more in line with what we expect from the brand, with an older processor, limited camera, and no wireless charging. Both run Xiaomi's HyperOS 2 and have too much bloatware, but Xiaomi now promises four Android version upgrades and six years of security patches. Realme 14 Pro+ for 530 Euros: The color-changing finish may be gimmicky, but it's fun, and this phone looks and feels far more expensive than it is. There are more highs than lows on the spec sheet. You get a triple-lens camera, an IP68/69 rating, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a 6.83-inch OLED display with a 120-Hz refresh rate, but the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset is limited, there's no wireless charging support, and no charger in the box. It is still quite a bargain and should be landing in the UK soon. Xiaomi 15 for £899: Folks seeking a more compact phone than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra could do a lot worse than its smaller sibling. The Xiaomi 15 feels lovely, with a 6.36-inch screen, a decent triple-lens camera, and top-notch internals. But it's a conservative design, kind of pricey, and it has the same software and bloatware issues as the Ultra. Honor Magic 7 RSR for £1,550: Designed with Porsche, this souped-up version of the 7 Pro above has a fancier design with a hexagonal camera module, a slightly improved telephoto lens, 24 GB of RAM (likely largely pointless), 1 TB of storage, and a bigger battery (5,850 mAh). It's lovely but doesn't do enough to justify the additional outlay. Oppo Find X8 Pro for £1,099: The last two Oppo flagships didn't officially make it to the UK and Europe, so the X8 Pro marks a welcome return. This is a polished phone with a quad-lens camera (all 50 MP), but it feels like a downgrade from the Find X7 Ultra I used last year because of the smaller sensor. It is fast, with excellent battery life, speedy wired and wireless charging, IP68/69 protection, and no obvious omissions. But it's pricey, flagships should not have bloatware, and I'd prefer to wait for the X8 Ultra. Honor 200 Pro for £499: I don't love the design of the Honor 200 Pro (7/10, WIRED Review), but it has a versatile triple-lens camera with a capable portrait mode. There are also some useful AI features, and the battery life is good, with fast wired and wireless charging. It cost £200 more at launch, but at this new lower price, it is a far more attractive option. Xiaomi Mix Flip for £749: Xiaomi's first flip phone is surprisingly good, with two relatively bright and roomy screens, solid stamina, fast charging, and snappy performance. It's a shame Xiaomi didn't craft more flip screen-specific features. It doesn't help that the Mix Flip was too expensive at launch (£1,099), but at this reduced price, it's a decent shout for folks craving a folding flip phone. Nubia Z70 Ultra for £749: Much like last year's Z60 Ultra (6/10, WIRED Review), the Z70 Ultra is a value-packed brick with an excellent 6.8-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, versatile triple-lens camera, and 6,150 mAh battery. Unfortunately, the camera is inconsistent and poor at recording video, and the software is shoddy (with only three Android version updates promised). Oppo Reno 12 Pro for £395: There are a couple of reasons to consider the Reno 12 Pro: the camera and the battery life. A main camera and a telephoto lens, both rated at 50 megapixels, are rare at this price (there's also an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP selfie camera). But I don't like the plastic design, there's bloatware galore, and the performance is just OK. Xiaomi 14T Pro for £470: As the mid-year follow-up to Xiaomi's flagship 14, the 14T Pro (7/10, WIRED Review) is a bit of a bargain and has dropped in price since I reviewed it. The basics are nailed, with a big screen, good performance, plenty of stamina, and a solid camera. But there is bloatware, Xiaomi's software, and the lack of wireless charging to contend with. OnePlus Nord 4 for £369: With a metal unibody, the Nord 4 stands out and also boasts an excellent screen, enough processing power for most folks, impressive battery life, and fast charging. The main camera is fine, and there's a nifty AquaTouch feature that lets you use the phone with wet hands. But there's no wireless charging, the ultrawide camera is disappointing, and there's some bloatware. Avoid These Phones These aren't bad phones necessarily, but we think you'd be better served by something above. Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 for £1,085: Only officially released in China, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is a stylish folding phone with a 6.56-inch outer screen that folds open to reveal a 7.98-inch inner screen. It also offers solid performance and battery life, but despite having a large quad-lens camera module, the camera is underwhelming. The crease is also pronounced, and using a Chinese model is a bit of a pain as various things are not translated, and there's work in getting the apps you want. Realme GT7 Pro for £774: This potential flagship killer has a 6.78-inch OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and an enormous 6,500 mAh battery. You also get a triple-lens camera, but the 50-megapixel main and telephoto lenses are let down by the 8-megapixel ultrawide. It also lacks wireless charging, and you'll have to import it to the UK as it only seems to be on sale in Germany. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ for £369: An attractive, durable design (IP68), a 200-megapixel Samsung camera sensor, and decent battery life with super fast charging (120W) must be balanced against middling performance, poor ultrawide (8 MP) and macro (2 MP) lenses, and a ton of bloatware. Ultimately, there's little improvement over last year's Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (6/10, WIRED Review), and it's not just that there are better phones for the same money; there are better Xiaomi phones. Xiaomi Poco F6 for £268 or F6 Pro for £339: A real bargain when first released, the Poco F6 series (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is still tempting with a big screen, decent performance, and a pretty capable camera, but there's bloatware, shoddy software, and limited long-term support. The F6 is a better value than the Pro. Motorola Edge 50 Pro for £399: It may be falling in price, but the Motorola Edge 50 Pro (7/10, WIRED Review) only has a couple of Android upgrades to go. While the design is compact and there's a lovely display, I found it lacked processing power, with sometimes sluggish camera performance, and there are better options above. Nubia Flip 5G for £419: We had some fun with the Nubia Flip 5G (6/10, WIRED Review), and it was the cheapest flip foldable available for a while. The circular cover screen is cute, but it can't do much. The performance was average a year ago, and the annoying software and update policy are major strikes against it.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
Oppo Find N5 Review: A Remarkably Thin and Practical Foldable Phone
"I could get used to this," I think as I scroll through TikTok on the Oppo Find N5's spacious, 8.12-inch internal display. Videos of picturesque hikes, delicious donuts and hilarious skits fill the screen; I jump to Instagram and scroll through similarly pleasing imagery of drool-worthy baked goods and colorful blooms. Everything looks bigger and better. In my hand, the Find N5 strikes that Goldilocks balance: perfect size and comfortable feel. This attribute shines when the phone is folded shut. The cover screen feels wonderfully normal to use (compared to the early days of foldables), with dimensions that are hardly narrower than an iPhone 16 Pro -- quite a feat for a book-style foldable. Content doesn't appear awkwardly crammed, and the remarkable thinness of the device makes it feel like a standard, flat phone (in the best, non-gimmicky way). Indeed, Oppo has dubbed this the "world's thinnest book-style foldable." The Find N5 measures just 8.93mm thick when closed and 4.21mm thick when opened, making it thinner than foldable competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and even the Honor Magic V3. It weighs 229 grams, making it lighter than Samsung's and Google's foldable offerings. The downside: The Find N5 isn't available in the US, or even in Europe. Oppo told CNET in a statement, "We carefully tailor our product launches to each region based on in-depth market research and strategic priorities. The Find N5 will not be launching in Europe." If you do live in a part of the world where the Find N5 is available, you'll be shelling out $2,499 Singapore dollars, which converts to roughly $1,870 US dollars (£1,482, AU$2,930). If you've been eyeing a foldable and have been deterred by bulkiness, or just haven't been sold on them, the Oppo Find N5 may be your answer. Read more: MWC 2025: All the Phones, Wearables, Robots and AI Live From Barcelona I found myself using the cover and internal screens on the Find N5 pretty equally. I tend to opt for the front display when sending a quick email or taking a doomscrolling break, and the internal display is ideal for settling into longer videos and multitasking (more on that later). Both the cover and internal display on the Find N5 have a 120Hz refresh rate, with a peak brightness of 2,450 nits and 2,100 nits, respectively. The screen is easy enough to see in bright sunlight, though colors and contrast don't quite pop as much as they do on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, for instance. But images still look sharp. The internal screen has an anti-reflective film, which is especially helpful with such a large display, but the cover screen doesn't. I'm used to not having an anti-reflective screen on every other phone I use, so it wasn't odd for just one screen to have that coating. The crease is impressively minimal; I can hardly detect it when the screen is lit up or when I'm watching a video, browsing through photos or scrolling through social media. Speaking of social media, content on apps like TikTok are magnified to fill the internal screen, making some text appear a little off-center, but nothing I saw was awkwardly cropped. The Find N5 also seamlessly transitions apps between the cover and inner screen when opening the phone, and vice versa. Multitasking is where that inner display shines. A split-screen view lets you swipe between up to three apps, so I can have Google Maps, notes and the Translate app open all at once as I walk through Barcelona for Mobile World Congress -- or have one of the apps turn into a floating window that I can move around the screen. You can also use this floating window option when you're not in split-screen mode. It's the perfect way to take advantage of that mini-tablet-like display. One of the most unique things about the Find N5 is how nicely it plays with the iPhone, iPad and Mac. You can use the O Plus Connect app to easily share media and files between the Find N5 and an iPhone -- no AirDrop needed. Having this capability across an Android phone and iPhone is truly a game changer. But you can also connect the Find N5 to a Mac to transfer files and mirror your Mac's display, essentially turning your foldable phone into a mini MacBook, even if your computer isn't next to you. While this is a neat feature, I'm just not sure how often I'd use it. Turning a relatively smaller display into your computer and then relying solely on (teeny tiny) touch commands isn't particularly user friendly, but it's still a cool capability. The Find N5 doesn't come with a stylus, but the cover and inner screens both support the Oppo Pen stylus. With such a thin phone, it's reasonable to worry about durability -- or accidentally snapping it in half. Thankfully, I never felt like that was a possibility with the Find N5. The phone feels sturdy in my hands, and I wasn't able to bend it, open or closed. The Find N5's frame is made from aluminum alloy, which Oppo says adds a 30% increase in strength over the previous model. The cover display is made of nanocrystal glass that's meant to withstand drops 20% better than the Find N4, and it has a 10% increase in scratch resistance, the company says. I walked around Barcelona all day without a case on the Find N5, and though I didn't drop it, I took comfort in the idea that it wouldn't be the end of the world if I did. The hinge feels secure -- and it's similarly sleek and unobtrusive. It's made of grade 5 titanium alloy, and there's no awkward gap when the phone is folded. Opening and closing the phone feels smooth each time. The Find N5 comes in two colors: cosmic black and misty white. I have the black version, and the matte backing makes it easier to grip the phone. It also does a decent job of resisting fingerprints. There's a lot of pressure riding on the camera module to not be too bulky and overshadow how thin this phone is, and thankfully, despite being a little beefy, it doesn't protrude too much from the back. Oppo says it customized the entire camera system to be slimmer for this device. A single glass cover across all three lenses also helps keep things sleek and smooth. The Find N5 has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The selfie cameras for both the cover and inner screens are 8 megapixels. Pictures I took came out bright and well-lit, from the delicious paella I ordered to the mouthwatering pastries I found in a shop window to a portrait shot of my colleague Andy Lanxon on a sunny rooftop. Take a look at this nighttime shot below that I took just after sunset brightened up the sky to a vibrant blue and notice how the Find N5 preserved details on the facade of the Cathedral of Barcelona. Another nighttime shot I took at midnight had more shadows along the edges, but maintained that sharpness. Sometimes, images are a little too well lit and appear washed out, like this picture of churros with chocolate that's a tad too bright for my liking. But it still looks nice and clear. The Find N5 can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second, and footage looks generally smooth and crisp. Despite its compact build, the Find N5 doesn't skimp on battery life and capacity. The phone has a 5,600-mAh battery, which lasted more than a day of me taking photos, using Maps and scrolling through social media. It has 80-watt fast charging, as well as 50-watt wireless charging, which can be helpful when you're in a hurry to head out and need a little juice. Oppo says the Find N5 lasts for up to 25 hours of continuous video streaming. In my own three-hour streaming test, in which I played a YouTube video in full-screen mode at full brightness over Wi-Fi, the battery dropped from 100% to 89%, which is pretty solid. In a separate, 45-minute endurance test, which involves a combination of streaming, scrolling through social media, joining a video call and playing games, the battery dropped from full to 95%. By comparison, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold dropped to 96%, meaning the Find N5 ranks among our top battery scores for that test. And in a charging test, the Find N5 went from 0% to a full charge in just under an hour. The Find N5 comes with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The Find N5 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which Oppo says improves CPU, GPU and AI performance by more than 40% over the Find N4. That processor has brought noteworthy performance gains to other phones, such as the Galaxy S25 lineup and the OnePlus 13. AI features include the bread and butter of most smartphones these days: Tools like call and document summaries, translations and AI eraser, which did a good job removing photobombers from my sightseeing photos. Below is my original photo with a passerby messing up my otherwise idyllic tourist photo. One of my favorite features, Google's Circle to Search, is also available on the Find N5, making it easier to learn more about what's on your screen -- or screens, plural. Google Gemini can also be summoned with a long press of the power button. Every phone tested by CNET's reviews team was actually used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it is to hold and whether it has an IP-rating for water resistance. We push the processor's performance to the extremes using standardized benchmark tools like GeekBench and 3DMark, along with our own anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution videos and playing graphically intense games at high refresh rates. All the cameras are tested in a variety of conditions from bright sunlight to dark indoor scenes. We try out special features like night mode and portrait mode and compare our findings against similarly priced competing phones. We also check out the battery life by using it daily as well as running a series of battery drain tests. We take into account additional features like support for 5G, satellite connectivity, fingerprint and face sensors, stylus support, fast charging speeds and foldable displays, among others that can be useful. We balance all of this against the price to give you the verdict on whether that phone, whatever price it is, actually represents good value. While these tests may not always be reflected in CNET's initial review, we conduct follow-up and long-term testing in most circumstances. "This feels normal" is among the highest praise you could give a foldable phone, in my book, and the Find N5 has earned it. Whether I'm using the cover display or the internal one, I'm not constantly reminded of how gimmicky the concept of a foldable phone can be, because everything feels sleek and comfortable. Yes, the Find N5 is remarkably thin and lightweight, but it's also exceptionally practical and enjoyable to use. And it's good to see that a thinner build doesn't necessarily mean slimmer capabilities. I'm personally still not sure if I'd make the switch full-time to a foldable phone, largely because of the high price tag, but the Oppo Find N5 helped to assuage some of my reservations about practicality and bulkiness. After all, social media scrolls and multitasking just aren't the same on a non-folding phone after seeing what's possible on the flip side.
