When I saw the release of the Oppo Find N5, I knew this was the one foldable that I wanted to get my hands on. After using this foldable for a few weeks, I think this foldable is seriously impressive—it’s crazy how much tech they packed into such a slim design.
What’s in the box
Opening the box of the Oppo Find N5 feels like a little unboxing ceremony. You get the phone itself, of course, along with a 80W SuperVOOC charger (because Oppo knows we still appreciate those), a USB-C cable, and a white leather snap-on case in the box.
There’s also the usual paperwork—warranty info, a SIM tool, and a quick start guide.
Design and build quality
The Find N5 keeps Oppo’s reputation for sleek design alive. It’s a foldable, but it somehow feels more refined than some of the chunky competitors out there. When closed, it’s compact enough to use one-handed, and when open, you get a proper mini-tablet experience.
The hinge feels smooth and sturdy—no weird creaks or wobbles. The back is glass, with a bit of a pattern in it that you can see in the light and the frame is metal, so it feels very premium and hefty on the hand.
Display
The inner 8.12-inch LTPO OLED display is where the magic happens. It’s a big, bright foldable screen with solid colours and deep blacks—perfect for binge-watching or multitasking.
The crease? It’s there if you look for it, but in daily use, you’ll mostly forget about it.
The real test is how that inner screen holds up after a year or two of flipping it open and closed – and honestly, that’s the big unknown here. I obviously can’t time-travel to check long-term durability, but it’s definitely something to think about before dropping serious cash on this foldable.
The outer 6.6-inch LTPO OLED screen is also great for quick tasks, with a high 120Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling feel buttery.
Sunlight visibility is good, and the adaptive brightness works as it should. No major complaints here.
Performance
Under the hood, the Find N5 packs top-tier specs—think flagship processor (Snapdragon 8 Elite), plenty of RAM (16GB), and fast storage (512GB). Apps open instantly, multitasking is a breeze, and even heavy games run smoothly.
The phone doesn’t get too hot under pressure, but it does throttle a bit after a while. If you’re worried about performance, don’t be—this thing is a powerhouse.
Camera
The Find N5 rocks a triple-camera setup on the back. You’ve got a 50MP main shooter using Sony’s LYT-700 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide with autofocus, and a 50MP periscope telephoto. And there are two 8MP selfie cameras.
The main camera is seriously solid—photos come out crisp, detailed, and nicely coloured. But, if you zoom in way too close, you might spot some over-sharpening. Dynamic range is good, though not quite class-leading.
Now, the 3x periscope? Superb detail, great contrast, and dynamic range that just works. Colours match the main cam perfectly, and noise is basically nonexistent.
The ultrawide? It’s the weak link. Shots look soft, details get mushy, and while the dynamic range is okay, it’s nothing to write home about. It also struggles to focus in the dark, and detail falls apart fast.
Low-light performance is a mixed bag. The main camera holds its own—exposures run a tad dark, but details stay clean, colours pop, and noise is kept in check. Even bright lights don’t blow out too badly.
The Find N5 handles video like a champ—mostly. All the cameras can shoot 4K, with the main and telephoto cams hitting up to 60fps (though the ultrawide and selfies are stuck at 30fps). Footage from the main and periscope cameras looks great: sharp details, accurate colours, and solid contrast/dynamic range.
The ultrawide? It’s fine, but don’t expect magic. Videos come out a bit flat, colours look washed compared to the other cameras, and detail takes a noticeable hit. Still usable, just don’t plan on filming your best moments with it.
Battery life
With a sizable 5,600mAh battery split between the two halves of the phone, the Find N5 easily lasts me a full day of mixed use of YouTube, video calls, browsing the Internet, and listening to Spotify.
If you’re a heavy user, you might need a top-up by evening, but the 80W fast charging means you won’t be waiting long. It took me around almost an hour to charge from 1-100%. This phone also supports 50W wireless charging, but I don’t have a wireless charger to test it out.
Software
Oppo’s ColorOS 15 runs the show, and it’s good. It’s smooth and packed with features, but there’s some bloatware you might want to uninstall.
The foldable-specific software tweaks are well done—apps adapt nicely to the big screen, and multitasking is intuitive.
The Find N5 is loaded with AI features as with many other smartphones nowadays. There’s AI Studio for funky image edits, an AI-powered photo editor to clean up your pics, and even tools for summarising docs, translating text, and writing stuff for you. Circle to Search and Gemini are here too.
I didn’t use most of the AI features though, except for the AI removal of background images, which I found it to be very helpful.
Oppo promises this phone will get four years of OS updates and six years of security patches, so you won’t have to worry about it being outdated anytime soon.
Conclusion
The Oppo Find N5 is an amazing foldable that doesn’t cut too many corners. It looks good, performs well, and has a great display. The cameras are solid, battery life is reliable, and the software, while not perfect, gets the job done.
If you’re looking for a foldable that’s more compact than the competition but still powerful, this is a strong contender. Fair warning though—this incredible piece of gadget comes with a painful price tag: RM7,999. Better start selling those kidneys? Or wait until next year when Oppo released a new foldable.