OnePlus 5

OldMrBrennan83 · 24-06-2017 08:02PM

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moggser · 24-06-2017 08:59PM

Ill try that so lads cheers

Irish Gunner · 24-06-2017 10:31PM

This phone has Bluetooth 5 is this compatible with Bluetooth headphones or does it mean I have to buy a compatible headset as I use phone for music

wotzgoingon · 24-06-2017 10:43PM

Irish Gunner wrote: »

This phone has Bluetooth 5 is this compatible with Bluetooth headphones or does it mean I have to buy a compatible headset as I use phone for music

I'm not 100% but if the Bluetooth is like all other technology then it should be backwards compatible.

54and56 · 24-06-2017 11:13PM

Irish Gunner wrote: »

This phone has Bluetooth 5 is this compatible with Bluetooth headphones or does it mean I have to buy a compatible headset as I use phone for music

Bluetooth 5 basically means it transfers data quicker and has a much longer transmission range than previous versions.

No need to buy new "Bluetooth 5" headphones, your old Bluetooth headphones will work fine with Bluetooth 5.

Flaccus · 25-06-2017 01:22AM

Also Android doesn't even support BT5 yet. It's just another h/w feature to tick the boxes for now.

25-06-2017 08:27AM

Don't know if this has been posted, just a basic speed comparison. It's definitely nice and quick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LnohX8G3vQ

54and56 · 25-06-2017 09:44AM

After a couple of days use I have to say I'm delighted with the OP5 and can't fault it. It's thin and light, is seriously fast (as the video above confirms), the UI is clean and easy to use, the camera seems fine to me but I'm not an expert, the battery lasts forever, Dash charge is amazing to me (first time I've experienced fast charging) and the fingerprint scanner works flawlessly.

I really couldn't be happier with it.

lafors · 25-06-2017 09:48AM

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

After a couple of days use I have to say I'm delighted with the OP5 and can't fault it. It's thin and light, is seriously fast (as the video above confirms), the UI is clean and easy to use, the camera seems fine to me but I'm not an expert, the battery lasts forever, Dash charge is amazing to me (first time I've experienced fast charging) and the fingerprint scanner works flawlessly.

I really couldn't be happier with it.

Plus one to that

......see what did there, see see :pac:

moggser · 25-06-2017 11:41AM

has any one gotten a tempered glass for this yet? from Ebay and the likes

StereoSound · 25-06-2017 11:46AM

Hope it doesn't suffer too much screen burn. My 3 eventually burned in despite trying to prevent it.

moggser · 25-06-2017 11:56AM

StereoSound wrote: »

Hope it doesn't suffer too much screen burn. My 3 eventually burned in despite trying to prevent it.

mine burned at the bottom where the buttons are and sent it away friday last and then ordered the five and they both came back on the friday23rd

when i looked at the 5 i was disgusted at the icon layout at the bottom it will burn like the 3 but sure fcuk it they repaired the 3 so i presume they will the 5

Del007 · 25-06-2017 12:32PM

How much does the 8gb version cost?

fabsoul · 25-06-2017 12:51PM

€559.00

kevin2800 · 25-06-2017 07:27PM

Mines coming tomorrow 8gb version,current phone is a htc desire 510 with 8gb of storage lol

PaulKK · 25-06-2017 08:55PM

I notice that the US price suggests a nice saving if VAT is not added. Looks like the 128Gb would be 480 or so and the 64gb approx 430.

Slate Gray
6GB RAM + 64GB Storage
$479.00

Midnight Black
8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
$539.00

Does anyone know if VAT is included on top of the US price like in physical shops?

Obviously I'd have to buy an Irish/UK charger too.

I might be going over in July and am tempted at that price, still using my oneplus one which I got close to launch.

deadanonymau5 · 25-06-2017 11:05PM

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

As an ex Samsung owner I don't understand why you'd pay more for a phone with lower specs and (as far as

I owned Samsungs and the OPO,OP2 & OP3. I think from the list you made, that the Samsung comes out on top in all bar one (that doesn't really matter)

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

a really annoying skin in Touchwiz

Nova Launcher or Evie Launcher or any of the many launchers would do the job

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Display 5.8 "Dual Edge Quad HD + SuperAMOLED (I HATE the idea of a slippy rounded screen which goes all the way to the edge!!)

True, Samsung has the better display. I don't find it particularly slippy compared to any other phones I held. OnePlus have stuck with full HD since Spring 2014 when they launched the OPO.

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Octa Core processor (2.3GHz Quad Core + Quad Core 1.7GHz) (Less performence)

Different processors with slightly different clock speeds...You cannot conclude which is better just by looking at the clock speed. They're both brand new phones that are going to be fast. Common sense and the YT videos tell me you're unlikely to notice any difference

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

4GB RAM (50% less than the equivalent OP5)

One of the cons OnePlus seem to pull off. People read that off the spec sheet and think it'll be far better than other phones when in reality it isn't. The OP3 had a huge 6GB of RAM, and OnePlus didn't configure the phone to use it to save battery life.

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

12 MP rear camera Dual Pixel (lower spec camera)
Front camera 8 MP (lower spec camera)

It's not a lower spec just because of the MP count. I thought that was common knowledge. Ironically, having a high pixel count means that the pixel size is reduced.....the OP5 has smaller pixels than the S8. You shouldn't judge cameras just by their MP count....there's a variety of factors that determine the quality of pictures a camera can produce. (E.g. Optical Image Stabilisation which the S8 has and OP5 doesn't)

The front facing cameras have both quite different specs. The OP5 has higher MP count adn shoots 1080p. The S8 has larger pixel size, faster lens (aperture), and shoots 1440p. *(again) You cant judge which one is better just by reading off the specs as there's a variety of factors that determine the quality of pictures a camera can produce.

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

64GB - 50% less storage albeit it does have SD card expansion if you want to buy an SD card.

64GB=the same amount one of the OP5s have. If you want to bump the S8 to 128GB you can buy a 22 Euro microSD card and you have the option to pay less if you need only a little extra storage. If you want a 128GB OP5 you pay 60 Euro more (+ get RAM that probably wont be used :pac:).

Overall, I think the S8 is the superior phone. After a few years of having multiple OnePlus phones, I don't think they offer as much value as I originally thought. There seems to be compromises here and there, or they promise improvements but they don't deliver much improved products unfortunately:(

yop · 25-06-2017 11:49PM

Ah balls. Just gonna pull the trigger and only copped it won't be for sale until 27th!

Everyone seems well happy so far.

broker080 · 26-06-2017 10:02AM

Did anyone get a tracking number? I have estimated delivery today but no way to see if it's made it to a Dublin depot?

pandabat · 26-06-2017 10:08AM

Tbh I didn't see the tracking number for ages. It was a nondescript white button and was down at the bottom of the order page to the left of a red button. Sorry for vagueness of description but mine was delivered already so the page has changed and the buttons are no longer present

broker080 · 26-06-2017 10:18AM

pandabat wrote: »

Tbh I didn't see the tracking number for ages. It was a nondescript white button and was down at the bottom of the order page to the left of a red button. Sorry for vagueness of description but mine was delivered already so the page has changed and the buttons are no longer present

Thanks doesn't look good so far the ups tracker has no real details may even not yet be picked upðŸ˜ž

pandabat · 26-06-2017 10:43AM

Sounds like it - they're quite fast once they get going. Mine only started actually moving on Thursday morning but was delivered on Friday so hold tough

pandabat · 26-06-2017 10:47AM

yop wrote: »

Ah balls. Just gonna pull the trigger and only copped it won't be for sale until 27th!

Everyone seems well happy so far.

Once the camera is not important to you then it's a great phone. I love the phone but the camera is pretty awful if I am honest. Detail in the shots is terrible. Worse than I thought it would be.

lafors · 26-06-2017 11:38AM

pandabat wrote: »

Once the camera is not important to you then it's a great phone. I love the phone but the camera is pretty awful if I am honest. Detail in the shots is terrible. Worse than I thought it would be.

That's surprising, I'm very happy with the camera. All the early reviews were slating it but pictures are very good to me. Even the portrait (fake bokeh) effect works very well....when the subject stays still and they don't have the sun behind them which makes a 'glow' around them.

In reply to other comments on the samsungs, s7/s8, being very slippy, well they are. The s7 edge was the only phone I've ever had slip from my hand. Well the OP5 is very very slippy too with no cover on. Twice it's tried to get out of my hand. A cover is essential imho.

jmargraf · 26-06-2017 11:46AM

broker080 wrote: »

Did anyone get a tracking number? I have estimated delivery today but no way to see if it's made it to a Dublin depot?

pandabat wrote: »

Tbh I didn't see the tracking number for ages. It was a nondescript white button and was down at the bottom of the order page to the left of a red button. Sorry for vagueness of description but mine was delivered already so the page has changed and the buttons are no longer present

broker080 wrote: »

Thanks doesn't look good so far the ups tracker has no real details may even not yet be picked up��

They took a while to process my order but I received it the day after they sent (from Poland) - I saw this on Twitter:

OnePlus Report‏ @OnePlusReport Jun 24
If you have been waiting extensive time for your #OnePlus5 to be shipped, check your email. OnePlus are sending out coupons to apologize!

not sure if helpful.

pandabat · 26-06-2017 12:15PM

The camera shots are ok once you don't look too closely but if you zoom in on hair, grass, background details, etc. then it starts to get a bit too squidgy/smeary/blurry/fuzzy. I just expected more from a phone in this price bracket - was just admiring clarity of a low-light, indoor shot from an "previous gen" S7 the other day. OP5 seems nowhere near it, even in good light - not even close. The bokeh effect can be fun alright though if a bit hit-and-miss. I would say that the €180 VF Smart Ultra 6 or the old Galaxy S4 that I was using during the year were both as good if not better for detail in the camera department. I'd need to take side by side shots of the same objects from the same range in the same light but, quickly looking back over older shots, that's my first impression. Hopefully software updates will improve things a bit.

xtal191 · 26-06-2017 12:27PM

lafors · 26-06-2017 12:44PM

Does anyone know how to turn on wifi calling on the OP5?

OffalyMedic · 26-06-2017 12:49PM

Any idea will stock last til end of week or will they sell out tomorrow?

pandabat · 26-06-2017 01:01PM

Can someone try playing back a video recorded on the OP5 on a PC? I was just trying it there on a Linux PC with VLC and none of the videos that I'd recorded would play properly - might show the first few frames and then the picture would lock up although the file itself would seem to continue to play according to the progress bar and audio output. VLC usually plays anything thrown at it so wondering if anyone else is seeing this?

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