Oppo Find N5 Review: The Foldable That Thins the Line Between Phone & Tablet

Oppo Find N5: When “Slim” Becomes a Flex (Literally)

If foldable phones were yoga mats, the Oppo Find N5 would be the one doing a backbend while sipping green tea. Launched on February 20, 2025, this “world’s thinnest book-style foldable” (4.21mm unfolded, 8.93mm folded) isn’t just a phone—it’s a dare to physics. Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a tablet-sized 8.12-inch display, and a 5,600mAh battery, the Find N5 is here to make Samsung’s Z Fold 6 look like a chunky relic. But does its svelte frame hide compromises? Let’s unfold the drama.

Design: The Art of Folding Like a Contortionist

The Oppo Find N5 is so thin, it could slide under a locked door. At 229g, it’s lighter than a Starbucks venti latte and folds into a profile barely thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Oppo’s secret sauce? A Titanium Flexion Hinge—3D-printed titanium alloy that’s 26% slimmer and 36% tougher than its predecessor. The crease? Barely visible, like a ninja who forgot to sharpen their sword.

But let’s talk durability. With IPX9 water resistance, it survives high-pressure jets (because who doesn’t shower with their phone?), though dust resistance remains MIA. The ceramic-fiber back feels luxe but doubles as a slip-’n-slide for butterfingers. Pro tip: Buy the magnetic case—unless you enjoy playing “Find My Phone” in parking lots.

Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Meets Batteryzilla

Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite flexes 16GB of RAM and a 7-core CPU that laughs at multitasking. Translation: You can edit 4K videos, crush Genshin Impact, and FaceTime your cat—all while the phone stays cool enough to double as a hand warmer (kidding… mostly).

The 5,600mAh silicon-carbon battery is the MVP here. It lasts 25+ hours on a charge, outliving even the most dedicated Netflix binge. Need a top-up? 80W wired charging hits 100% in 50 minutes, while 50W wireless charging makes cord-haters weep with joy. Take that, Pixel Fold!

Cameras: Hasselblad Magic With a Side of Compromise

Oppo slapped a 50MP Hasselblad main camera on the Find N5, and it’s almost flawless. Daylight shots pop with DSLR-level bokeh, and the 3x periscope zoom captures your neighbor’s questionable garden gnomes in crisp detail. But the 8MP ultrawide? Let’s just say it’s there for moral support. Low-light photos lean into Oppo’s AI wizardry, though shadows sometimes look like they’re auditioning for a horror flick.

Selfie game? The 8MP cover and inner cameras won’t wow Instagram influencers, but they’ll survive Zoom calls. Bonus: FlexForm mode lets you prop the phone like a mini tripod—perfect for capturing your “candid” latte art shots.

Software: ColorOS 15—A Love-Hate Tango

ColorOS 15 on Android 15 is… quirky. Split-screen multitasking? Brilliant. Three apps open at once? Yes, please. But Oppo’s app store duplicates Google’s, and the default themes look like a toddler’s finger-painting session. The AI Document Scanner saves meetings from boredom, though its live translations sound like a confused Siri.

The crease-resistant Boundless View feature shines for productivity, but touch sensitivity hiccups might leave you jabbing the screen like a woodpecker. Still, four years of OS updates soften the blows.

Price & Availability: The Catch(es)

At ~$1,800, the Find N5 isn’t for the faint of wallet. Worse? It’s not launching in the US, leaving Americans to weep into their Galaxy Z Folds. UK and EU buyers get it in Misty White or Cosmic Black, while Twilight Purple stays a China-exclusive tease.

Verdict: The Foldable That Almost Nailed It

The Oppo Find N5 is the tech equivalent of a Michelin-starred meal served on a paper plate. Its design and performance set new benchmarks, but camera downgrades and software quirks keep it from perfection. For foldable fans outside the US, though, it’s a very tasty dish.