The foldable smartphone, launched in the country on March 27, is notable for its “invisible crease” technology. However, despite a modest price reduction of VND1,000,000 (US$41) since its debut, demand remains subdued.

The only bright spot so far comes from retailer CellphoneS. A company representative said the system has received more than 200 pre-orders, with the orange version repeatedly selling out and customers having to wait for restocks.

In contrast, figures listed on the website of Thế Giới Di Động (Mobile World) show just 30 purchases. A company spokesperson confirmed that the number accurately reflects actual sales.

According to the retailer, pricing remains the primary barrier. While the device is equipped with advanced features such as an “invisible crease” display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, Hasselblad camera system, and a high-capacity battery, the nearly VND64 million price tag (US$2,600) puts it beyond the reach of most consumers.

At Di Động Việt, the device has not yet been officially launched. However, the retailer is collecting expressions of interest to gauge market demand, particularly for products with new or differentiated technologies.

Loan Tran, a communications representative for the system, said initial data suggests a positive level of interest in Oppo’s latest foldable smartphone.

However, she noted that in the premium segment, consumers tend to research carefully and require hands-on experience before making purchasing decisions. As a result, early registrations primarily reflect market curiosity rather than immediate buying intent.

These insights, she added, will help the company assess demand and work with partners to develop appropriate business strategies in the near future.

Oppo Find N6 stands out with its “invisible crease” design, achieved through a second-generation titanium alloy hinge combined with high-precision 3D manufacturing, reducing deviation to just 0.05mm. This allows the foldable display to remain nearly flat while minimizing visible creases.

The device is also accompanied by the AI Magic Pen, offering 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity for accurate writing and note-taking across both inner and outer displays. The stylus supports features such as quick notes, full-screen annotation, and a laser pointer function.

In terms of imaging, the smartphone features a professional Hasselblad camera system, including a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens with improved light capture, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the device is equipped with a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, supporting 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.

The Oppo Find N6 features two premium displays. The outer screen measures 6.62 inches, surrounded by ultra-thin symmetrical bezels of just 1.4mm. When unfolded, the inner display expands to 8.12 inches.

Both screens offer peak brightness of up to 1,800 nits, ensuring clear visibility even under strong outdoor lighting conditions.

At its current price point, the comparison with the iPhone 17 Pro becomes difficult to ignore. With the iPhone 17 Pro priced at VND33,990,000 (US$1,380) at Di Động Việt (Viet Mobile), consumers would need to spend only about VND4,000,000 (US$160) more to purchase two units instead of opting for a single Oppo Find N6.

Le My