Recent weeks, a speculative rumor surfaced, suggesting that Oppo and Vivo were contemplating withdrawing from the foldable phone market due to purported low sales, despite the success of devices like the Oppo Find N3/OnePlus Open. This raised eyebrows, especially considering the acclaim for the Oppo Find N3 in the foldable phone landscape.

However, Oppo has swiftly debunked these speculations, affirming its unwavering dedication to the foldable phone sector. In a statement to GSMArena, Oppo clarified that there are no intentions to abandon foldable technology, ensuring a continued stream of innovative devices like the Find N3 in the foreseeable future.

Here is Oppo’s statement provided to GSMArena: 

Oppo’s dedication to the continuous development of foldable smartphone technology remains unchanged. Please stay tuned for our official updates and announcements.

Looking ahead, the tech community eagerly anticipates the release of the OnePlus Open 2 and Find N4 Flip, slated to hit the market later this year. Additionally, Samsung is gearing up for its Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 unveiling at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event in the summer, while expectations also linger for foldable offerings from Xiaomi and Huawei.

While Oppo’s stance remains crystal clear, the clarification does not extend to Vivo’s plans regarding foldable phones. Given the debunking of the initial rumor surrounding Oppo, a similar outcome is anticipated for Vivo.