OnePlus Open 2 spotted on BIS: India launch अब बहुत करीब!

BIS listing confirms India-ready hardware

OnePlus Open 2 has reportedly surfaced on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database, a familiar pre-launch breadcrumb that usually precedes official teasers and retail availability in India. For OnePlus, which nailed the first-gen Open with a well-balanced foldable, this certification step strongly suggests the successor is locked in for the Indian market soon—possibly aligning with the festive or year-end window.

BIS sightings don’t reveal full specifications, but they act as reliable smoke signals: the device exists in import/testing pipelines, compliance is underway, and marketing timelines are likely being synchronized with global release plans. In simpler words—get the wishlist ready.

What to expect: design and displays

• Refined hinge: Expect a lighter, more durable hinge with improved crease management, drawing on lessons from the original Open’s robust, minimal-gap design.
• Dual LTPO AMOLED: A flagship-grade outer display for real-world use and a large inner LTPO panel targeting higher peak brightness, slimmer bezels, and adaptive refresh up to 120Hz.
• Better durability: Improved ultra-thin glass layering and protective films to reduce micro-scratches and glare under strong Indian sunlight.

OnePlus’ first foldable won praise for its outer screen usability; Open 2 will likely keep that sweet spot—no cramped front panel compromises—so daily texting, maps, and banking don’t force open-and-shut cycles.

Performance: premium silicon, cooler thermals

Under the hood, expect a next-gen Snapdragon flagship chip paired with fast UFS storage and ample LPDDR5X RAM. OnePlus traditionally tunes for sustained performance, so anticipate smarter heat dissipation and reduced throttling in long camera sessions or BGMI/CoD Mobile marathons.

AI assist may step up for photo processing, transcription, and smart gallery search baked into OxygenOS. The brand’s recent focus on smart battery analytics could also extend to optimizing charge routines for foldable-specific usage patterns.

Cameras: Hasselblad tuning, periscope in play

• Main sensor: A large, high-quality primary sensor with multi-frame processing for low-light and natural skin tones.
• Periscope telephoto: Expect meaningful zoom—optical 5x or similar—with improved stabilization for night portraits and handheld cityscapes.
• Ultrawide and inner selfie: Cleaner edge distortion, better HDR, and sharper video calls on the inner selfie cam for creators and WFH warriors.

The first Open proved OnePlus can deliver credible foldable photography; Open 2 should dial up consistency under mixed lighting and offer tighter color alignment across lenses. Look out for Hasselblad color tweaks and better 4K stabilization on both outer and inner cameras.

Battery and charging: practical upgrades

• All-day battery: A slightly larger cell or smarter power management to comfortably span a heavy day of mixed use.
• Fast charging: OnePlus’ hallmark fast charging is expected, with intelligent thermal control to maintain battery health over years.
• Fold-aware efficiency: Software-level tweaks that minimize inner-display drain during reading or split-screen multitasking.

Wireless charging remains a question mark for thin-and-light foldables, but even without it, OnePlus usually compensates with class-leading wired speeds and safe charging profiles.

Software: OxygenOS polish for foldables

OxygenOS on a foldable lives or dies by multitasking fluidity. Expect improved app continuity between outer and inner displays, smarter taskbar, and drag-and-drop enhancements that feel natural, not gimmicky. Popular Indian apps—UPI, OTT, and social—should maintain state reliably when switching screens.

Fold-aware features, like dual-pane settings or notebook-style email, will likely get richer. If OnePlus adds desktop-style resizable windows or better floating window controls, power users will be delighted.

Competition watch: Samsung, Vivo, Honor

If OnePlus lands the pricing between ultra-premium and sensible flagship, it can hit a sweet spot for creators, power users, and early adopters who skipped gen-one foldables.

India launch timeline: what BIS hints at

Historically, BIS listings precede official teasers by weeks, not months. Expect a teaser drip—design silhouette, hinge close-ups, camera island reveal—followed by a launch event with pre-order goodies. Retail availability often trails the event by a week or two if stocks are aligned.

Color variants could include a classic matte option and a leather-texture finish. OnePlus might also push limited-edition accessories—standing cases, magnetic grips, or creator bundles with mic/gimbal tie-ins.

Who should upgrade?

• Foldable first-timers who value a practical outer display and clean software.
• Creators who want better stabilized telephoto and brighter inner screen for editing.
• Power users juggling UPI, email, docs, and video calls in split-screen without lag.

If already on the first Open and happy, wait for hands-on reviews to confirm camera and battery gains are significant. Otherwise, Open 2 looks poised to be the balanced foldable for India’s mainstream flagship crowd.

Pro tips before launch

• Back up the current phone and list non-negotiables: camera, battery, weight, or stylus needs.
• Check exchange bonuses and bank offers—OnePlus often pairs attractive pre-order deals.
• Verify service centre coverage for the home city; foldable repairs are specialized.

Watch: OnePlus foldable journey