Samsung is reportedly preparing to introduce a shorter and wider foldable, while Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone is rumored to use a wide passport-like design as well. Now, a new leak suggests that Oppo may be planning a similar device, adding to the growing crowd of brands in this category.
The news arrives from known Chinese tipster, Digital Chat Station, who claims that Oppo is developing a wide-screen foldable that could arrive in the first quarter of 2027.
How its battery might be the biggest highlight
The unnamed foldable will reportedly run on Qualcomm’s unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 6, identified by the model number SM8950. The leak also points to a dedicated AI accelerator for handling demanding on-device models. But its standout specification could be a battery of approximately 6,500mAh.
That would be enormous for any foldable and would likely require silicon-carbon battery technology to prevent the handset from becoming unnecessarily thick. The source does not provide charging speeds, dimensions, camera specifications, or confirmed display sizes. In comparison, the Motorola Razr Fold had one of the biggest batteries on any foldable phone, and it maxed out at 6,000mAh.
This model might be called the Find N7, and just like the current Find N6 foldable, it may bring a seamless hinge that minimizes the display crease.
Wide foldables are suddenly in
Wide foldables trade the tall proportions of devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a shorter, more tablet-like shape. The format could provide a better canvas for movies, games, and a lot more. Huawei has already entered this territory with the Pura X Max, which carries a 5.5-inch outer display and opens into a 7.6-inch, 16:10 screen. Samsung’s upcoming Fold 8 lineup and Apple’s rumored foldable are expected to push the shape toward a much larger audience.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
