2023 OPPO Find N3 & N3 Flip: Ultimate Foldable Phone Review

Here is a detailed, factual overview of the OPPO Find N3 and OPPO Find N3 Flip, both officially launched in 2023, presented in English with comprehensive technical and product information:

OPPO Find N3 & Find N3 Flip – Official Flagship Foldables (2023)

✅ 1. OPPO Find N3

Horizontal Foldable (Book-style / Clamshell Large Screen)
Launch Date: October 19, 2023 (China); limited global availability
Positioning: Successor to the Find N2; OPPO’s premium large-screen foldable.

🔹 Key Specifications:

Display:
- Main Inner Display: 7.82″ QXGA+ (2268 × 2440) LTPO AMOLED
  - 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz)
  - Up to 1800 nits peak brightness
  - UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) + protective film
- Cover Display: 6.31″ FHD+ (2456 × 1080) AMOLED
  - 120Hz refresh rate, 2120 nits peak brightness
  - ~5.9mm thin bezels (industry-leading narrow bezel for cover screen)
Design & Build:
- Weight: 239 g
- Thickness: 5.8 mm (unfolded) / 11.7 mm (folded)
- Materials: Aluminum frame, matte glass back
- Colors: Black, Cream Gold, Pine Green
- IPX4 water resistance (first IP-rated OPPO foldable)
Performance:
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy/Flagship variant)
  - Note: Not the standard 8 Gen 2, but a slightly higher-clocked version (often called “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy”)
- RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0
Camera System (Co-engineered with Hasselblad):
- Triple Rear Cameras (used as main system when unfolded):
  - Main: 48 MP, Sony LYT-808 sensor, f/1.7, OIS
  - Telephoto: 64 MP, 3x optical zoom (70mm equivalent), f/2.6, OIS
  - Ultrawide: 48 MP, 114° FoV, f/2.2
- Cover Screen Selfie Camera: 32 MP
- Inner Display Selfie Camera: 20 MP (under-display camera, hidden when off)
Battery & Charging:
- 4805 mAh dual-cell battery
- 67W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (~45 mins to 100%)
- No wireless charging
Software:
- Android 13 → Upgradable to Android 14
- ColorOS 13.1 (optimized for foldables with Flexion UI)
- Features: Multi-window multitasking, App Continuity, Dual-Screen Preview
Special Features:
- Trident Security Chip: Dedicated security processor for enterprise/data protection
- Professional Imaging Tools: Hasselblad Natural Color Calibration, XPAN mode
- FlexForm Mode: Auto-adjust UI based on folding angle (e.g., lower half for controls, upper for viewing)

✅ 2. OPPO Find N3 Flip

Vertical Flip Foldable (Compact Clamshell)
Launch Date: August 29, 2023 (Global launch at IFA Berlin)
Positioning: Successor to Find N2 Flip; competes with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Motorola Razr+

🔹 Key Specifications:

Display:
- Main Inner Display: 6.8″ FHD+ (2640 × 1080) AMOLED
  - 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits typical brightness
  - Crease minimized via proprietary hinge (“Flexion Hinge”)
- Cover Display (Outer): 3.26″ (720 × 382) AMOLED — largest external display among flip phones at launch
  - Supports widgets, notifications, camera control, music playback
Design & Build:
- Weight: 198 g
- Folded Dimensions: 85.5 × 75.6 × 16.5 mm
- Colors: Cream Gold, Sleek Pink, Matte Black
- IPX4 splash resistance
Performance:
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (flagship 4nm SoC)
- RAM: 12 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0
Camera System (Hasselblad-tuned):
- Dual Rear Cameras:
  - Main: 50 MP, Sony IMX890, f/1.8, OIS
  - Ultrawide: 8 MP, 112° FoV, f/2.2
- Cover Display Selfie Camera: Uses main rear cameras via “Quick Shot”
- Inner Display Selfie Camera: 32 MP
Battery & Charging:
- 4300 mAh battery
- 44W SUPERVOOC fast charging (~55 mins to 100%)
- No wireless charging
Software:
- Android 13 → Upgradable to Android 14
- ColorOS 13.1 for Flip
- Cover Screen OS: Customizable widgets (camera, weather, music, flashlight, etc.)
Special Features:
- FlexWindow: Use outer screen for selfies with main camera
- Hands-Free Mode: Stand at angles for video calls or content viewing
- AI Eraser, Portrait Mode, and Night Mode enhanced by Hasselblad imaging

📊 Comparison Summary:

Feature	Find N3	Find N3 Flip
Form Factor	Horizontal fold (tablet-like)	Vertical flip (compact)
Main Display	7.82″ (QXGA+)	6.8″ (FHD+)
Cover Display	6.31″	3.26″ (largest in class at launch)
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy)	Dimensity 9200
Rear Cameras	Triple 48+64+48 MP	Dual 50+8 MP
Battery	4805 mAh	4300 mAh
Charging	67W	44W
Target User	Productivity, multitasking, creators	Style, portability, social media

🌍 Availability:

Both devices were primarily launched in China, with Find N3 Flip receiving broader global distribution (Europe, Middle East, parts of Asia).
Neither model was officially released in the United States.