(6) So This is Peak Foldable

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Marques Brownlee asserts that the Oppo Find N6 represents the pinnacle of current foldable phone technology, having successfully addressed most of the compromises present in earlier models. He recalls that initial foldables, such as the Galaxy Fold 1 released seven years prior, were plagued by issues like large bezels, inferior cameras and batteries, poor durability, and noticeable creases. Over time, various manufacturers have incrementally refined these aspects, leading to thinner designs, larger batteries, improved hinges, and reduced creases. The Oppo Find N6 is specifically lauded for its comfortable one-handed use, mirroring the dimensions and weight of a standard slab phone like the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It features flagship specifications, including a 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, 80-watt wired and 50-watt wireless charging, high-end cameras with a 200-megapixel ISOCELL IP59 sensor, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Its most notable innovation is the 'No-Feel Crease' technology, which involves laser-scanning titanium hinges and 3D-printing liquid polymer to smooth out micro-gaps, reducing surface variations to 0.05 millimeters and ensuring durability for 600,000 folds. The phone also supports pen input on both its screens. Brownlee concludes that with these compromises largely eliminated, the Oppo Find N6 functions essentially as a regular phone that simply folds, thereby setting the stage for Apple's anticipated entry into the foldable market later in 2026. He predicts Apple will capitalize on this mature technology, potentially introducing a 'passport-style' foldable that expands into a widescreen display, akin to a portable iPad mini.

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