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Oppo is taking the fight to Samsung with the release of the Find N2 Flip – a clamshell foldable that is vying for the flip phone crown from the Galaxy Z Flip 4. It’s fair to anticipate plenty of questions surrounding the Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Oppo Find N2 Flip in terms of which phone flips best.
These two handsets represent the best modern flip phones money can buy but how does Oppo’s first ditch effort stack up and can it compete with the Galaxy Z Flip 4? I took both units out for testing for a few days to find out.
Design and hinge
Despite boasting a narrower hinge, the Find N2 Flip is thinner than the Z Flip 4 when open but ever so slightly bulkier when closed. The Z Flip 4 has a tendency to catch on lint in the pocket due to the gap near the hinge when closed. No such issues with the N2 Flip thanks to the gapless design when closed.
The N2 Flip has a more satisfying clunk to it when closing the handset shut since it sits flush with the frame of the phone.
Oppo claims that the N2 Flip can withstand over 400,000 folds which is equivalent to opening and closing the phone around 100 times a day for more than ten years. Meanwhile, Samsung claims the Z Flip 4 can survive 200,000 folds before failing, translating to 100 sessions of folding each day for approximately five years.
A side-by-side comparison of the flip phones. Image: Krishan Sharma
In terms of physical design, both handsets feel high quality. I appreciate the smooth opening actions on both the N2 Flip and Z Flip 4 with just enough resistance so it doesn’t feel flimsy. While the resistance is sufficient to keep the N2 Flip unfolded at an upright angle, the Z Flip 4 offers a far wider range of angles.
It’s worth noting that the N2 Flip has an IPX4 rating, which means that while it can withstand splashes of water, it cannot be submerged. This isn’t a problem on the Z Flip 4 with its superior IPX8 rating. Neither unit sports an IP rating for dust resistance so you’ll still want to keep both phones at home on beach day.
Both models look slick and feel premium in the hand. However, I would give the edge to the N2 Flip due to the thinner frame and larger display when open as well as the narrower hinge and striking 3.26-inch outer display when closed.
Cover exterior display
The outer display or ‘cover screen’ is the main talking point of the N2 Flip and, for good reason.
The cover screen is in a vertical orientation, allowing you to see as many as six notifications. A handful of commonly used widgets have been specifically optimised for the taller screen as well. In terms of selection, Oppo hasn’t gone beyond the core six widgets that Samsung offers on its cover display. This means that you get a timer, clock, camera, weather, calendar, voice memo and earbud management. However, interacting with the widgets on the larger cover display felt more responsive than on the Z Flip 4 and overall, accidental presses were less of an issue on the N2 Flip.
The real utility of having a larger outer display though is when using it as a viewfinder. Framing selfies using the main camera was one-to-one, making composition faster than on the small outer display of the Z Flip 4.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 (left) compared to the Oppo Find N2 Flip (right) when closed. Image: Krishan Sharma
There were some quirks I encountered during testing that made using the cover display a little tedious. For example, you can only wake the cover display by fumbling with the power button on the side of the phone instead of just double tapping on the screen. The auto-rotate of the cover display is mind-numbingly slow and sometimes doesn’t rotate at all, forcing you to physically rotate the phone just so you can read the time and notifications.
Also, there are no independent brightness controls either so whatever brightness you’ve set the internal display to is the one you’ll be stuck with for the cover display. I encountered none of these issues with the Z Flip 4.
Main display
Both handsets have gorgeous OLED displays capable of running at a silky smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The display on the N2 Flip is a nicer experience though thanks to the lack of a visible crease at almost all angles and superior anti-reflection.
Battery life and charging
The N2 Flip boasts a larger 4,300 mAh battery versus Samsung’s 3700 mAh battery while the Mediatek Dimensity 9000+ SoC powering the unit is a bit more power efficient than the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip found in the Galaxy Z Flip 4.
While I’ve only had a few days to test the N2 Flip, I’ve found that it on average had 20 per cent more charge left in the tank than the Z Flip 4. Both phones should still get you through a full day of light to medium use but if battery life is important to you, then the N2 Flip is the safer bet
What’s more, Oppo includes a fast charger in the box while Samsung does not. The N2 Flip charges at almost double the speed of the Z Flip 4, taking only 60 minutes to go from dead flat to 100 per cent charge.
The Z Flip 4 does however have both wireless charging and reverse charging both of which are missing on the N2 Flip.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Oppo Find N2 Flip: cameras
Oppo made a lot of noise about the capabilities of the dual cameras on the Find N2 Flip but, in practice, I found them to be a little underwhelming. The 8MP wide angle lens is noticeably a step below the 12MP ultrawide found on the Z Flip 4 in terms of colour accuracy and detail.
The main 50MP camera performed much better and it tends to handle colours and contrast better than the Z Flip 4. The problem is that I generally found it to be a bit more inconsistent than the Z Flip 4’s main 12MP shooter particularly when it came to handling exposure.
On the video side, the Z Flip 4 is more capable with the ability to shoot 240fps slow-mo as well as at 4K 60fps.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Oppo Find N2 Flip: Software
Samsung has had four generations to optimise the software specifically for its clamshell foldables and, as such, it does feel more refined to use. In particular, the layout of where things are and the shortcuts to quickly launch commonly used apps feel more intuitive to use on the Samsung.
For example, quickly launching the camera requires a double press of the volume button as opposed to the power button which means the shortcut won’t work at all while you’re listening to music.
The notifications system on the outer display is a little bit limited as well. While you can see a larger number of notifications on-screen, you can’t drill into Gmail notifications beyond the subject line whereas on the Z Flip 4 you can read entire emails on the outer screen if you wanted to.
An internal look at the Oppo Find N2 Flip.
That said, Oppo largely matches the feature set available on the Z Flip 4. For example, the viewfinder and camera controls will automatically split apart to the top and bottom screens respectively when the handset is propped up on an angle and you can split-screen multitask with just about any app.
Oppo will likely iron out the first-generation software woes over time but, for now, Samsung is ahead in this department.
Price and availability
The Find N2 Flip has the same $1,499 starting price however you do get 256GB of internal storage instead of the 128GB found on the base model of the Galaxy Z Flip 4. You also get a fast charger included in the box.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is available for purchase through retailers and carriers so you have the option of offsetting the cost over a contract period. The Find N2 Flip is only available for outright sale at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs Oppo Find N2 Flip: verdict
As a first effort, Oppo’s Find N2 Flip is an impressive outing and it addresses some of the weaker points of Samsung’s clamshell foldable with superior charging speeds and displays.
In particular, the larger 3.26-inch outer screen and its vertical orientation give it more utility over Samsung’s smaller landscape-based 1.9-inch cover screen particularly when it comes to framing shots. If Oppo can iron out the issues with the auto rotate and add the ability to wake the display at any time with a double tap, it would be the main reason to buy the N2 Flip over the Samsung.
Still, the lack of a visible crease on the N2 Flip’s main 6.8-inch display in combination with how well it handles reflections, is what makes Oppo’s clamshell a better experience since this is the display you will be using the majority of the time.
With a bit more refinement on the software side, the N2 Flip could’ve been the clear winner but as it stands, Oppo’s clamshell foldable still edges out the Galaxy Z Flip 4 overall. There’s also the strongly-reviewed Motorola Razr 2022 model to consider, but that can wait for another day.
Prepare your shopping carts, because the Ecovacs Deebot Neo Aldi Special Buys promotion means you can score an impressive robot vacuum cleaner for only $399, a massive half-price discount.
We recently reviewed the affordable robot vacuum cleaner ahead of the deal going live and came away suitably impressed. It’s a great little gadget for anyone who dreads vacuuming or simply wants to save time on household chores. My partner and I became quite enamoured with the device, nicknaming it Betsy, as you do.
Ecovacs Deebot Neo Aldi Special Buys sale
At $799, the Deebot Neo performs admirably well, which makes $399 an absolute bargain. Its 2,600pa suction power works well on hard flooring, while the adjustable power settings help suck up hair and pet fur from carpets as well. Although its included mop function isn’t as strong as the vacuum, it doesn’t really matter at this price.
As with many robot vacuums, the Deebot Neo uses a mobile app interface to take care of your home. After an easy-to-follow setup process, it maps your home and recognises different rooms for you to adjust settings as needed. You can even set regular cleaning schedules for the robot vacuum to follow, and designate no-go areas you want to tidy manually. Another impressive feature is how well the Deebot Neo navigates around furniture using its laser-based sensor technology and collision detection.
My cat, Billie, hates the robot vacuum. Here, an uneasy alliance emerges.
The sale, which is part of Aldi’s Summer Spruce Up Special Buys range, starts on Wednesday 8 March. Based on previous promotions, the popular Ecovacs Deebot Neo will likely sell out quickly. You can see the online listing now, but it’ll only be available in stores, with stock varying between locations.
Other products available alongside the Ecovacs Deebot Neo Aldi promotion include various cleaning items. These range from discounted cloths, wipes, brooms, and a $69.99 steam mop with an included soap dispenser.
Needless to say, the Deebot Neo has our strong recommendation, especially at $399. I’ll likely try and grab one for my parents when the sale starts next Wednesday. For anyone else braving the Special Buys, good luck, and may the stores have plenty of stock!
Cleaning is my most detested household chore. Its combination of repetitious monotony drives my brain up the wall – who wants to spend hours cleaning, only to have to do it again a short while later? Thankfully, trialling a robot vacuum for the first time has considerably eased the load. A capable mid-range device, the Ecovacs Deebot Neo satisfyingly cleans your floors, saving you time and tedium.
In recent months, I’ve been recovering from major knee surgery, and my partner is chronically ill, which means cleaning is low on our list of priorities. We either don’t have the time or energy needed to vacuum the house as regularly as we’d like. Previously, I’d viewed robot vacuums as a novelty, something that looks cool but surely couldn’t reliably clean a home. After testing the Ecovacs Deebot Neo for a while, I’m pleased with how wrong my misguided preconceptions were.
Ecovacs Deebot Neo first impressions
As with most modern technology, much of the initial setup happens within an app. After installing each individual component (mainly its brushes) to the circular robot vacuum, which was quick and easy, the Ecovacs app guides you through the startup process. As part of this, it prompts you to remove as much clutter from the floor as possible. However, it’s important to leave furniture where it normally sits, as the robot learns how to navigate around fixed objects during the mapping process. It’s also a good motivator to keep the floor relatively clear so you get the most out of the device.
To map your house, the Deebot Neo – which my partner named Betsy – rolls around the floor on its wheels, scanning the surroundings using a laser-based sensor technology referred to as TrueMapping. This generates a floor layout of your home in the app. It’s fairly good at sensing objects and furniture in the way, and even when it does collide with something, it’s only a gentle tap before rerouting. I followed the robot around the house for about an hour during the mapping run and only had to help it once after it got stuck on a rogue piece of cardboard.
When preparing the Deebot Neo for its first genuine cleaning run, I couldn’t figure out how to disable mopping mode, as I wanted to primarily test its vacuuming efficiency. As it turns out, there’s no app function to swap between vacuum and mop: you instead need to remove the mop plate and water compartment housed on the rear, which is simple enough.
To say I was impressed with how much stuff the robot vacuum picked up off the floor would be an understatement. Dust, hair, fur, and kitty litter kicked around by our playful cat – the Deebot Neo sucked it all up. Aside from the guilt caused by how dirty the floor was, I cursed myself for not using a robot vacuum sooner.
Our place has mainly tiled flooring, which I’m told is where robot vacuums truly shine. Using its spinning side brushes to collect dust and small debris, the Deebot Neo easily took care of anything on the tiles. On the other hand, our carpeted bedroom provided more of a challenge. To be fair, this carpet is dreadful to vacuum at the best of times, catching anything that falls to the floor and refusing to let go. Surprisingly, the robot vacuum performed satisfyingly well on the more challenging surface. The carpet looked noticeably cleaner, and the vacuum’s small bin compartment collected more than I expected.
My cat, Billie, hates the robot vacuum. Here, an uneasy alliance emerges.
To see how much I could get the Deebot Neo to pick up off our notoriously difficult-to-clean carpet, I adjusted some settings in the Ecovacs app. During the mapping process, it cleverly identifies different rooms – which you can adjust if it gets things wrong – and you can change settings per room. For our bedroom, I cranked the vacuum power level from the default medium setting up to high. On its next cleaning run, the robot vacuum audibly powered up to a higher setting after entering the bedroom. This time around, it picked up even more stuff trapped in the carpet.
A hairy situation
What it picked up a lot of, was my partner’s hair. She has a long and thick mane, of which many strands found their way into the Deebot Neo. Semi-frequently, I received notifications – via the app and the device’s robot voice – that the vacuum’s main brush was tangled, requiring manual intervention.
Fortunately, the main brush is easy to remove and clean. Included within the Neo’s top flip compartment is a small multi-cleaning tool. It has a mini blade housed within a hook that’s both safe and makes cutting and untangling hair super simple. Ideally, you wouldn’t have to manually fuss around with untangling hair, but it’s a minor nuisance in the grand scheme of things. Plus, my partner’s hair is infamous for claiming every corner of the house.
The Deebot Neo’s main brush gets tangled up with hair on occasion.Fortunately, the multi-cleaning tool makes short work of any tangles.
Another small annoyance is that the Deebot Neo doesn’t notify you when its bin is full. At this price point, it doesn’t include an auto-empty dock, only the base charging station (although you can purchase a dock separately). It’s not an issue whatsoever, given that removing the bin, emptying it, and placing it back in is effortless. This being said, if you forget to empty the small container between vacuums, it will keep going and leave bits behind instead of shouting at you to clean the bin.
Conversely, the idea is that if you set the robot vacuum to do daily cleaning runs and routinely empty its bin, you shouldn’t need to stress about filling it up. Double conversely, people (like me) are sometimes forgetful, which is where notifications help.
Although small, the bin shouldn’t be a problem if you get in a routine of regularly emptying it.
Smart navigation
Back to the Ecovacs app, aside from room-based settings, you can also set schedules, including a do not disturb mode between set hours. This means you can set the Deebot Neo to clean during hours that suit you, and it won’t start any routines when you don’t want interruptions. You can also tell it to just clean specific rooms, which is handy if you want to do a quick once-over before guests arrive or make an area extra tidy.
One of the most helpful uses of the app is its geofencing functions. If you have areas you don’t want the Deebot Neo to go, it’s as simple as drawing a rectangle in the app. We have a silicon mat on the floor near the kitchen where our cat’s water dish sits, which the robot vacuum tried to drag along, spilling water everywhere.
A map generated by the Ecovacs Deebot Neo as seen in the app.
After designating a no-go zone in the app, we’ve never had a repeat incident. My only negative experience with the Ecovacs app so far is that it encounters occasional dropouts with the paired device. However, I found that by navigating to the app home page and then selecting the Deebot Neo again, it reconnected and updated almost immediately.
Can it mop?
Although the Deebot Neo’s vacuuming and smart features impressed me, its mopping did not. However, especially in the sub-$1,000 range, I’d view any mop functionality as a bonus to a robot vacuum’s vacuuming capabilities. By filling its reservoir with water and attaching a mop pad, the Neo wipes over your floor, albeit without enough downward scrubbing force to remove scuff marks and the like. It left a small trail of water behind and some streaks as well, but I also found that it didn’t cover as much surface area as it does during vacuuming.
Even when vacuuming, there are crevices and corners the Deebot Neo simply can’t fit into. It’s not going to contort itself behind the TV cabinet and pick up long-forgotten dust, so some manual dusting and hand vacuuming are still needed. What this device does do, is wonderfully complement whatever cleaning system you currently have, saving you time on daily maintenance.
Would I buy the Ecovacs Deebot Neo?
As a newcomer to the world of robot vacuums, I would absolutely buy one of these. It vacuums well, smartly navigates around the house, and is easy to maintain. Even though I wouldn’t use its mop, the Deebot Neo’s general vacuuming and tidying prowess has already proven a winner in our household.
You can also find Ecovacs devices regularly discounted across various retailers. At $799, the Deebot Neo is worth it – any sale you find makes it an absolute bargain for what is an immensely helpful household appliance.
Ecovacs Deebot Neo
Features
8
Value for money
8
Performance
7.5
Ease of use
8.5
Design
8
Positives
Good vacuuming performance
Easy to set up and adjust settings via the Ecovacs app
HMD Global, the company behind modern Nokia phones has announced three new phones at MWC 2023, including the Nokia G22 you can repair without taking it to a shop.
It’s part of HMD’s longevity and sustainability strategy, coming alongside the newly revealed Nokia C32 and Nokia C22 phones. All three devices fall under the $350 bracket, firmly positioning each one as an affordable piece of technology.
Nokia G22: a phone you can fix at home
In the unfortunate event a device breaks, having choices as a consumer can help keep costs down. Right to repair is a big focus for HMD Global with the Nokia G22, which is the company’s first phone made with repairability in mind. Brenden Folitarik, HMD Global’s ANZ and Pacific Islands Country Manager, mentioned DIY repairs as a notable point of difference.
“As consumers increasingly demand more sustainable and longer-lasting devices, the ability to repair smartphones easily and affordably will become a key differentiator in the market,” Folitarik said.
Pointing to research from the mobile device recycling initiative MobileMuster, he added that 39% of Australians reported having their phone repaired in 2022. On top of that, one in six people indicated that they attempted DIY phone repairs.
Alongside the Nokia G22 announcement, HMD Global teamed up with the international repair community iFixit to publish several device repair guides. This includes explainers on how to fix the screen and display ports, in addition to replacing the battery. HMD Global now joins the likes of Motorola, Samsung, and Google as fellow iFixit collaborators making DIY repairs possible. Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, expressed excitement over the phone brand’s willingness to embrace repairability and how it fits in with sustainability.
“20 years after founding iFixit, being able to fix your device is more important than ever for a sustainable future, and we are just getting started,” Wiens said.
Like last year’s Nokia G21 model, the G22 includes two years of Android OS updates, plus three years of monthly security updates. It also has a 100% recycled plastic back casing, continuing the brand’s trend of sustainable manufacturing, like the Nokia X30 5G made from recycled aluminium and plastic. On the inside, the G22 starts with 4GB of memory and 128GB of internal storage.
Nokia C22 and Nokia C32
Meanwhile, the more budget-level C-series phones aim to offer more value for money. The Nokia C32 features a 50MP camera and the highest image quality of the brand’s C phones so far. It also ships with Android 13, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage.
Nokia C32Nokia C32Nokia C22Nokia C22
Even cheaper yet, the Nokia C22 is built to be a durable budget phone. It carries an IP52 splash and dust protection rating, along with what HMD Global refers to as “toughened 2.5D display glass”. To reflect its lower price point, it includes 2GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage.
Nokia G22 release date and price
Available to pre-order from late March, the Nokia G22 hits Australian stores in early April. You can choose from Meteor Grey and Lagoon Blue colours, with the base configuration starting at $349. Separate Fix Kits and replacement parts are available via iFixit, with the cheapest being the charging port and Fix Kit combo listed at $42.99. A battery and Fix Kit costs $49.99, while a display and Fix Kit bundle will set you back $89.99. Separate parts are also available to buy if you don’t need the bundles.
For the C-series phones, the Nokia C32 launches in mid-May. It comes in Charcoal, Autumn Green, and Beach Pink at a price of $249. Specific pricing isn’t available for the Nokia C22 yet, but we do know it’ll come in Midnight Black and Sand colours when it launches in the second half of the year.
HMD Global opting for the repair-friendly path with the Nokia G22 is a smart move; it shows a genuine commitment to keeping phones active for longer, while offering affordable repair options. It’s also a whole lot cheaper than buying a new phone when the old one breaks.
Although it hasn’t been long since CES 2023 captured the global tech industry’s attention, another major event is here: MWC 2023.
Also known as Mobile World Congress, it’s one of the biggest trade shows for anyone working in the mobile technology space. Not only do new products get shown, but it also serves as an opportunity for companies to collaborate and discuss tech. Some big announcements have already surfaced, including the local launch of the Oppo Find N2 Flip phone, and the next generation of TCL mobile devices like the NXTPAPER 11 tablet.
What is MWC 2023?
Organised by the global mobile industry body GSMA, MWC is an annual event attended by mobile device manufacturers, carriers, media, and more. It’s been active since 1987 and hosted in Barcelona since 2006. Like CES, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted MWC in recent years, but it’s back to being the large-scale event it was previously when up to 100,000 people attended.
MWC 2023 takes place between 27 February to 2 March, with proceedings kicking off from 8:30 am Central European Time. This year, the event’s themes include 5G technology, immersive technology such as extended reality and metaverse, and connected technology through the Internet of Things (IoT).
Who’s attending?
Expect to see attendances well into the tens of thousands at MWC 2023, with over 200 countries represented. In addition to the likes of Oppo and TCL mentioned before, other major tech companies attending include Lenovo, HMD Nokia, and Motorola, among plenty more.
Big brands like Sony and Samsung are also attending, but are not expected to make major announcements. Samsung, in particular, only just recently launched its flagship Galaxy S23 phones, headlined by the impressive Galaxy S23 Ultra. Understandably, the company wouldn’t want to eat into sales by announcing anything significant too close to such an important annual product launch.
What’s expected at MWC 2023?
To lead into the event, some companies have already made various product announcements. This lets them exhibit new technology on the showfloor, allowing hands-on sessions for attendees. Outside of new products, networking, and business deals, brands also demo concepts, like Lenovo’s rollable mobile tech.
We’ll update you throughout the week with the biggest announcements from MWC 2023, with a primary focus on gear we’re likely to see in Australia. Additionally, we’ll have some live impressions from the event, so check back regularly for the latest news.
Adding to its range of mobile and tablet devices, TCL has announced several new entries at MWC 2023, headlined by the TAB 11 and TCL NXTPAPER 11, with blue light-reducing technology.
TCL previously announced multiple mobile devices at CES 2023 earlier in the year, including the NXTPAPER 12 Pro and the TCL 40 Series phones. One of the major features of the NXTPAPER 11 is the use of TCL NXTPAPER 2.0 display technology, touted as a major improvement over the previous screen.
Main features and a 2.0 screen upgrade
Billed as a multimedia consumption device, the TCL TAB 11 is a large 11-inch tablet with a 5:3 2K display. Under the hood is 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a long-lasting 8,000mAh battery. Available in Wi-Fi and LTE versions, the TAB 11 also supports reverse charging to other devices in addition to compatibility with the optional T-pen stylus.
Meanwhile, the paper-like TCL NXTPAPER 11 includes many similar features, including an 8,000mAh battery and an 11-inch 2K screen, while it also has an 8MP front wide-angle camera and quad speakers for videoconferencing. Last year’s NXTPAPER 10S model was only Ful HD and 10.1 inches, so it appears TCL is aiming for bigger and better.
TCL TAB 11
What’s particularly notable about this latest model is the upgraded NXTPAPER 2.0 display. In our review of the NXTPAPER 10S, we found that its dim display hampered the experience. This time around, with the NXTPAPER 11, the blue light-reduced technology is reportedly up to 150% brighter, now 500 nits. TCL says that devices using the new 2.0 tech should be easier to use in bright light situations due to anti-glare display advancements. Plus, an integrated sensor adjusts the screen’s colour temperature based on available light in order to ease eye strain.
TCL NXTPAPER 11 and TCL TAB 11 release date and price
Exact Australian details for the upcoming tablets are to be confirmed, but we do have a general indication of what to expect. Both the TCL NXTPAPER 11 and TCL TAB 11 launch in Europe first in May 2023. The NXTPAPER 11 starts at US$249, while the TAB 11’s price is US$179 (Wi-Fi) and US$209 (LTE). We’ll keep an eye on the company’s local website to see if any local details become available.
TCL also announced several new phones as part of the TCL 40 Series, although most of these are exclusive to North America for the time being. Of these, the 4G TCL 40 XL launches in May 2023 for US$149, while the TCL 40 X 5G and TCL 40 XE 5G arrive overseas in June 2023 for US$199 and US$169 respectively. Another new phone out now in Europe is the TCL 406, the company’s cheapest Android 13 4G phone at $US119, featuring a 5,000mAh battery.
