We demand a lot from our phones — they’re no longer just for communicating, they’re for connecting. Connecting the dots between form and function is the new Oppo Find N2 Flip. The same satisfying snap that signalled the end of a call in years gone by is back in a form that unfolds like a glossy beauty palette to reveal an abundance of intuitive features presented in enviable style.

Fashion’s recent references to ’90s and Y2K style have been all but impossible to ignore, and what arose as Gen Z’s attempt to be ‘unique’ has set the tone for international designers’ collections. With the likes of Stella McCartney, Loewe and Miu Miu validating the aesthetic with their low-slung hip-huggers, butterfly crop tops and coloured-lens sunglasses, the message is clear: this isn’t a fleeting trend — it’s a full-on mood. And it’s not just the fashion authorities who’ve had a hand in the direction of how we’re accessorising our lives.

The writing was on the wall in 2021 when pop singer Olivia Rodrigo released the video clip for her song Good 4 U, opening with scenes of her being interviewed with a series of flip phones propped up on the table. Look to Heidi Bivens’ costume designs for actor Alexa Demie’s character Maddy in Euphoria, the off-duty style of supermodel Bella Hadid and the camcorder energy of Kylie Jenner, and you’ll find yourself regretting ever letting go of the Von Dutch cargo pants you worked so hard at your part-time gig to buy.

Although the concept of a flip phone feels familiar and nostalgic, the new Oppo Find N2 Flip has so much more to offer than a chic trip down memory lane. It exceeds the standard aspects of a modern mobile phone designed for our fast-paced, brain-draining lifestyles by including a top-of-the-line, super-fast-charging battery, a superior Hasselblad camera, and a generous screen with an almost invisible crease and the ability to fold shut into a compact shape that’s large enough to summon with ease yet small enough for even the most impractical of pockets.

Its FlexForm shape is an absolute game-changer for taking photos, shooting videos and making video calls. No more leaning your phone against miscellaneous objects or having to stretch your arm and strain your neck to take a selfie.

Speaking of selfies, the Oppo Find N2 Flip’s high-resolution camera includes Sony sensors and a MariSilicon X Imaging NPU (neural processing unit) to deliver crisper, clearer images with an outstanding quality, regardless of the lighting conditions. Coupled with its extra-fast charging capability, this phone meets the needs of our digitally led lifestyles, making it a compatible match for 2023 and beyond. Unlike some other phones on the market, the Oppo Find N2 Flip doesn’t make us choose between our professional and personal personas — it’s in a league of its own. It’s slim, sleek and contemporary when you’re at your nine-to-five, then from five to nine, it’s a knockout accessory for your outfit and your lifestyle.

We all wish we could go back in time for a high-school do-over knowing what we know now. Just add a few adhesive rhinestones, a beaded keychain and a dramatic hanging up on your ex in public, and with the Oppo Find N2 Flip, you’re halfway there. What’s even cooler is being an early adopter, so if you’re picking up what we’re putting down, you’ll definitely want to make your way to the mall to pick up this hot commodity.