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Something to look forward to: Foldables have seen their popularity steadily increase since the original Samsung Galaxy Fold launched in 2019. Another device from the category arrives next week, and this one sounds like it's worth paying attention to: the Oppo Find N5 is not only the thinnest foldable in the world, but it also has a near-invisible display crease. One of the issues people often cite with foldables is their general size and clunkiness. The phones have been getting thinner in recent years, but Oppo's Find N5 takes this to extremes. Its 4.2mm thickness when open means the device is at the limits of how thin a phone can go while still allowing a USB-C charging port, according to the company.For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is shown in the photo next to the Find N5, is almost double the thickness at 8.25mm, while the latest Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 is 5.6mm when unfolded. The slimmest foldable phone on the market today is Honor's Magic V3, which measures 4.35mm thick.In case you're wondering, a USB-C port is 2.6mm high.The other element that could make the Oppo Find N5 more attractive to those who usually shun foldables is the almost invisible crease. The visible center line in these devices still puts some people off, but it's very difficult to notice in Oppo's upcoming foldable just look at the comparison with the Galaxy Z Fold 6.As for the main specs, the Find N5 is expected to come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 120Hz refresh rate on the 2K 8-inch LTPO OLED main display, and a 5,600 mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging.The Find N5 is also IPX9-rated, meaning it has been tested to endure high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. It's also IPX8-rated for submersion in water deeper than 1 meter for extended periods, and IP69-rated to indicate it is dust-tight, offering complete protection against any ingress of dust.Oppo has now confirmed that the Find N5 is launching globally on February 20. No word yet on how much it will cost.