When the OPPO Find N5 was launched, it proudly claimed the title of the world’s thinnest folding phone. But did OPPO sacrifice durability to achieve this slim design? To find out, the Find N5 has been subjected to a series of durability tests.
YouTuber JerryRigEverything is back with another durability test, this time putting the OPPO Find N5 through its paces. The video begins with a scratch test on the external screen. As JerryRigEverything points out, OPPO claims its foldable features a new micro-crystalline glass with 10% more crystallinity, which is intended to improve hardness and density. After removing the plastic screen protector, the Mohs scale of hardness reveals that the external screen scratches at level 6, with deeper grooves appearing at level 7.
Next, the test moves to the inner display, which proves to be much less scratch-resistant. This screen begins showing marks at level 2, similar to other folding phones on the market. JerryRigEverything notes that even fingernails can leave permanent indentations on the surface.
The phone is then subjected to an open flame heat test. The inner screen withstood the heat for about 10 seconds before showing permanent damage, while the external screen performed slightly better, lasting about 20 seconds before showing minor, irreversible damage.
While these initial tests don’t reveal anything particularly alarming, the bend test delivers some disappointing results. When bending the phone horizontally by pressing against the back panel, a vertical line of dead pixels appeared across the entire screen, along with a horizontal line of dead pixels halfway down the right side. In comparison, competitors like the OnePlus Fold, Pixel Fold, and Samsung’s foldables survived this test. Additionally, attempting to bend the device backward while open caused the inner screen to completely stop working.
Though the Find N5 is unlikely to face such extreme conditions in everyday use, these tests highlight that OPPO‘s device isn’t quite as durable as some of its rivals. It’s best to avoid sitting on your phone or exposing it to open flames.