The Paper-thin Phone? OPPO Find N5 Might Just Be One

The concept of "paper-thin characters" is likely something you've heard of before—it originally started as a joke about 2D characters in anime. In the real 3D world, that kind of "flatness" shouldn't really exist. But recently, a smartphone gave me a similar feeling.

Introducing the newly released OPPO Find N5. As a large foldable phone with two displays and a folding hinge, it has somehow managed to compress its thickness down to just 8.93mm, marking the first time a foldable screen phone has entered the 8mm era. But beyond the slim profile, is the Find N5 just as impressive to use? Let's find out.

OPPO Find N5

1. Design: Can a Phone Be Called a "Sheet"?

When it comes to the design of the Find N5, the key word is undoubtedly "thin". Within a body less than 9mm thick, the Find N5 houses a 5600mAh glacial battery, a hinge made of nearly a hundred ultra-precise components, a massive 8.12-inch display, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition high-performance platform—bringing together a host of cutting-edge technologies. In its folded state, the thinnest part of the phone is only 8.93mm, thinner than many slab-style Ultra flagship phones. When unfolded, the body measures just 4.21mm thick.

If those numbers feel a bit abstract, the real-world experience is even more striking. Unlike other foldables, when I saw the Find N5 lying on a desk, I genuinely mistook it for a regular slab phone. And when unfolded, the feeling of it being a literal "sheet" of a phone is even more prominent. The bottom Type-C port, for instance, feels like it's pushing the very limits of how thin a phone can be.

Achieving this extreme thinness required meticulous optimization of every detail: the main screen support plate is just 0.1mm thick, the wireless charging coil is 0.18mm, and the SIM card tray is only 1.25mm. Compared to the previous generation Find N3, the unfolded thickness has been reduced by about 27.4%, and the folded thickness by about 24%—a remarkable level of slimming down.

The Find N5 also debuts a new design language called "Flowing Halo", where the rear camera module seamlessly blends into the back cover with a subtle step-down design. It breaks the monotony of the traditional circular modules and creates a more dynamic aesthetic through how it interacts with light. The interplay between squares and circles enhances visual harmony while preserving the lightweight look and feel, exuding the elegance of Eastern design philosophy.

The phone's edges feature a radiant waistline design, with bevel polishing techniques to give the frame a smoother and more layered look. The bright, curved edges act like delicate decorative lines, softening the harshness and making the phone appear more elegant. This design also improves grip comfort and adds a dynamic light reflection effect, enhancing the overall premium feel.

OPPO Find N5

As for color options, OPPO has shown great care and creativity. The Find N5 is available in Jade White, Satin Black, and Twilight Purple:

  • Jade White uses a high-transparency nano-gradient coating that recreates the warm and lustrous texture of white jade from the Han Dynasty.

  • Satin Black features a unique molecular-level spray coating that rearranges sand-effect crystals, giving it a silky matte finish with hidden sparkling accents—embodying a "subtle sharpness" design concept.

  • Twilight Purple utilizes a stain-resistant vegan leather process, capturing the gradient hues of dusk on the back cover.

2. Durability: New Materials and Design, Lighter Yet Tougher

With a profile this thin, concerns about durability are natural. But fragility is the last thing the Find N5 represents.

For the first time, OPPO introduces titanium alloy into large-scale foldable hinge design. Using 3D printing technology, OPPO has created an ultra-light and high-strength hinge assembly that pushes foldable engineering to new heights.

Titanium alloy is one of the key highlights of the Find N5. Known for its use in aerospace and medical industries, titanium offers exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and heat tolerance. Compared to aluminum alloy, it’s 3 to 4 times stronger and even lighter. However, due to high processing difficulty and cost, titanium has rarely been used in consumer electronics. OPPO, using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, fully unleashes the potential of this material and applies it at scale for the first time in a foldable hinge system.

In terms of hinge design, OPPO equips the Find N5 with 3D-printed titanium alloy wing plates, just 0.15mm thick and printed with ±0.02mm precision—boosting strength by 2.2 times compared to the previous generation. The outer middle frame of the hinge is also 3D printed, cut down to 6.6mm thick while increasing strength by 1.7 times. Optimizing the hinge structure has not only reduced weight but significantly improved overall durability.

OPPO Find N5

The hinge system also includes a redesigned support plate, load-bearing module, and torque module:

  • The support plate benefits from the high strength of titanium to become significantly thinner.

  • The load-bearing module maintains long-term stability during frequent folding.

  • The torque module incorporates a “five-spring four-drive” system that enhances folding feel while reducing size and saving internal space.

For key wear-resistant components, the Find N5 uses OPPO’s self-developed WR-1 ultra-durable steel, with a yield strength over 1500MPa, far surpassing conventional materials. Even after extensive folding, it still delivers smooth operation. Manufactured using metal injection molding, it ensures high-precision durability for the hinge system.

On the display side, the Find N5 upgrades to UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) and a 4th-generation waterdrop hinge structure, significantly enhancing pressure resistance and crease control. With dual certifications from TÜV Rheinland for “Worry-free Folding” and “Crease-Free Feel,” the Find N5 delivers optimized performance in display quality, touch response, and surface smoothness, ensuring a comfortable visual and interactive experience.

All of this is built into the ultra-reliable Sky Architecture, which combines the titanium hinge, UTG glass, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy mid-frame, and composite fiber back cover. The result? Outstanding drop and impact resistance. The Find N5 is also the first foldable phone to achieve IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 water resistance certifications, offering peace of mind for rainy days or outdoor adventures.

3. Experience: Fully Geared for Work

As a working professional, office tasks are unavoidable. The Find N5 aims to be your best work companion with a full suite of features under the OPPO Office Assistant umbrella, delivering numerous productivity enhancements.

Imagine you're traveling but need to access files on your computer—or you’re at home and suddenly receive an urgent internal approval task. The Find N5's “Remote PC Control” feature solves these issues easily. As long as both devices are logged into the same OPPO account, the Find N5 can instantly connect to your PC, remotely control the desktop, and operate it as needed.

For Mac users, the Find N5 offers an ultra-realistic Mac-style keyboard and touchpad, supporting native shortcuts and even haptic feedback, delivering a natural and intuitive experience.

With split-screen remote access, you can drag files from your remote desktop into split-screen apps for saving or sharing—no need to fumble with logins or third-party apps. Just connect, split, and drag. It’s efficient and hassle-free.

When your computer and phone are in the same space, the O+ Connectivity feature makes cross-device document management seamless. Files on your phone can be accessed, edited, and synced in real-time on your computer—no downloads required. Whether it’s playing videos or editing documents, it all works smoothly.

The desktop also supports Mini Window Notifications. When the phone saves a new file or photo, a mini window pops up on your Mac, letting you view or drag it directly into your working document.

Common office apps benefit from split-screen viewing, allowing you to read source texts and annotations side-by-side, compare two documents, or view outlines without blocking the main content. For multilingual tasks, the built-in AI translation offers synchronized scrolling between original and translated texts.

The Find N5 supports 66 file formats, including Apple-specific ones like Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, plus various code file types, enabling comprehensive cross-platform office support.

The AI Smart Document Assistant boosts efficiency further. Ask questions directly in a document and get precise answers from Xiaobu Q&A. It even supports Xmind mind map generation. You can query up to 60 documents at once, making bulk processing much faster.

For multitasking, the Find N5 offers smart split-screen suggestions. For example, if a coworker sends a document via WeChat, the phone intelligently recommends opening it in split-screen mode so you can chat and edit at the same time. The Global Controller optimizes this further, letting you drag apps into split-screen mode seamlessly—split with a single swipe.

4. Imaging: A New Micro Perspective

As a flagship device, imaging capabilities are undoubtedly a major focus. So let’s take a closer look at the imaging section of the OPPO Find N5. In terms of hardware, the Find N5 features a triple camera setup with ultra-wide, wide, and periscope telephoto lenses, paired with the same advanced algorithms found in the flagship Find X8 series—maintaining top-tier imaging standards. Popular features from the Find X8 series, such as photographic styles and LivePhoto, are also present on the Find N5. Let’s jump right into some sample photos.

One standout feature is telephoto macro, which shortens the minimum focusing distance. This allows the telephoto lens to capture microscopic details from a relatively farther distance. With clever use, this feature can produce some truly interesting shots.

For standard landscape scenes, the OPPO Find N5 performs effortlessly. It also includes the same three film-style filters from the Find X8 series, giving photos a vintage, film-like touch. We’ll let the sample shots speak for themselves.

5. Battery Life: 5600mAh for More Than Just "Enough"

Given the slim and compact form factor of the OPPO Find N5, some may have doubts about its battery life. But the Find N5 is equipped with the latest generation Glacier Battery, packing a massive 5600mAh capacity into a body only 8.93mm thick—balancing both slimness and endurance. Paired with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition chip, which boasts improved energy efficiency, the Find N5 offers both long battery life and high performance.

To thoroughly assess the Find N5’s battery performance, we conducted multiple rigorous tests, including the well-known ZOL 5-Hour Heavy Usage Model. This test covers a variety of real-world scenarios:

  • 30 minutes of Asphalt 9 gaming

  • 90 minutes of streaming a 720P movie on iQIYI

  • 60 minutes of TikTok browsing

  • 30 minutes of Taobao newsfeed scrolling

  • 30 minutes of Toutiao newsfeed scrolling

  • 15 minutes of photography + 15 minutes of video recording (1080P, 30fps)

  • 30 minutes of QQ Music playback

Based on this testing model, the OPPO Find N5 still had 69% battery remaining after the 5-hour test—an outstanding result. This excellent endurance also ranks it among the top in ZOL’s battery performance leaderboard.

In addition to the massive battery, the OPPO Find N5 supports 80W long-lifespan flash charging. In our actual test, it charged from 1% to 61% in just 30 minutes—very impressive. For those who prefer a tidier setup, the phone also supports 50W wireless charging, making it even more convenient.

6. Final Thoughts

To wrap things up, let’s summarize the OPPO Find N5. As OPPO’s Chief Product Officer Liu Zuohu said, “Thinness is only the surface of the Find N5—it’s the first impression. After truly using it, you’ll feel the power and confidence hidden within its slim body.” The combination of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition and the 5600mAh battery offers an ideal balance between performance and battery life, while ColorOS 15 adds a host of practical features for work and productivity.

As someone who has tried almost every foldable phone on the market, I can sincerely say that the OPPO Find N5 is the first foldable that doesn't feel burdened by its form factor.
It’s slim—thinner than some bar-style flagships—so I never worry about it being bulky.
It’s durable—the Super Durable Skylight Hinge architecture eliminates worries about wear and tear.
It’s practical—thanks to deep optimization, the large screen actually enhances usability.

The Find N5 isn't just a “reference answer” to what a foldable phone should be—it’s a truly mature and practical flagship device.

And if you, like me, use a Mac, the Find N5 becomes the perfect foldable companion thanks to OPlus Connectivity, which enables remote Mac control and real-time file sync. If you're looking for a foldable phone, the OPPO Find N5 is definitely worth considering.