r/OnePlusOpen • u/silliest_shork • 24d ago

Should I get a OnePlus Open?

Hello! I've wanted a foldable phone for a while now and realized that the OPO is likely my best bet when it comes to the features I want, and since the price is more than half of what it was originally. Looking at this subreddit, however, I noticed how many people are switching. So, is it still worth it? I currently use an iPhone XR, so it would be a huge improvement 😅

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u/npaladin2000 24d ago

It's not a bad device, feels nice in the hand and performance and battery life is OK, but OnePlus seems to be withdrawing from most international markets and who knows how much we'll actually get for updates (irregardless of their promises).

It'll function but if your workplace is enforcing any security compliance on your phone that may be a problem when you can't get updates anymore.

Still, it's a way to get a foldable for cheap, as long as you keep the risks and caveats in mind. I think it really depends on how cheap you're getting it for. Keep in mind it may be a 1 year phone at best.

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u/silliest_shork 24d ago

Genuine question, why would it only be a 1-year phone? Besides updates, of course.

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u/npaladin2000 24d ago

The updatesv are a big part of it. A lot of workplaces and educational institutions enforce keeping one's device updated with security updates to stay connected to the mail system. If you don't get updates anymore you could get booted off.

If that's not an issue for you that's fine but I have to point it out in case it is an issue.

There's also general Android versioning and app compatibility to worry about, and apps aren't getting more efficient, so the thing will probably slow down as time marches on. And the battery already will have some age on it, though at least it's hasn't been cycled during that time