OnePlus 5

pandabat · 18-08-2017 02:55PM

Google Camera (from the Pixel phones) has been ported to work with other phones (OP5 beingone of them). Might be worth trying out to see how image quality is with it in comparison to the standard camera app. According to XDA it's clean but a risk always remains with 3rd party apps

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195922284

Have installed it myself but will be at work until later so can't really report on any improvements (if any) as of yet.

boardswalker · 19-08-2017 11:53AM

Hi,
I am very keen on buying the OP5.
I have a few questions that someone here may be able help me with.

(i) I am coming from a nexus 5x, which met an unexpected end, so I already have a usb-c cable and usb-c car charger. Will they work with the OP5.

(ii) What accessories should I be buying. I normally buy a protective case but never the screen protectors. I don't understand how a cheap protector could be a lot better than gorilla glass or that it wouldn't affect inputting on the screen.

(iii) How do you use the referral code. I experimented with this and it seems to be pushing me to an american website with dollar prices etc.

Thanks for any help.

bw

54and56 · 19-08-2017 06:16PM

boardswalker wrote: »

Hi,
I am very keen on buying the OP5.
I have a few questions that someone here may be able help me with.

(i) I am coming from a nexus 5x, which met an unexpected end, so I already have a usb-c cable and usb-c car charger. Will they work with the OP5.

Yes they will. The OP5 comes with a Dash charger which is really amazing and will shoot a 50% charge into the phone in no time but all other USB C type chargers will also charge the OP5 at "normal" speeds.

boardswalker wrote: »

(ii) What accessories should I be buying. I normally buy a protective case but never the screen protectors. I don't understand how a cheap protector could be a lot better than gorilla glass or that it wouldn't affect inputting on the screen.

I'd recommend getting a dash charger for the car and a Karbon Bumber Case if you want max protection otherwise go for the slimmer protection cases.

The phone comes with a regular screen protector fitted which does the job for me. The Gorilla glass protectors I saw reviewed seem to be tricky to fit, a bit bulky, can break easily in pockets etc and some of them hide the edges of the screen.

boardswalker wrote: »

(iii) How do you use the referral code. I experimented with this and it seems to be pushing me to an american website with dollar prices etc.

Not sure. I think you just click on it or use it during checkout.

The Ayatolla · 19-08-2017 06:18PM

boardswalker wrote: »

Hi,
(iii) How do you use the referral code. I experimented with this and it seems to be pushing me to an american website with dollar prices etc.

Thanks for any help.

bw

https://oneplus.net/ie/invite#EY5INN6GV0EDS90

I just clicked it and added to basket and went through the motions - you pick shipping address etc through the checkout.

There's also a flag on the top right to change your location.

keano25 · 20-08-2017 11:49AM

How does this phone compare to the s6 edge?

The Ayatolla · 20-08-2017 11:50AM

keano25 wrote: »

How does this phone compare to the s6 edge?

Spec wise it's more on part with the S8.

The high horse brigade · 20-08-2017 11:52AM

keano25 wrote: »

How does this phone compare to the s6 edge?

The S6 edge is 2 years old, this is this years phone

keano25 · 20-08-2017 12:39PM

I know that lads was just wondering as I have the s6 edge and contemplating upgrading to this?

The high horse brigade · 20-08-2017 12:44PM

keano25 wrote: »

I know that lads was just wondering as I have the s6 edge and contemplating upgrading to this?

Ah, it's a decent upgrade, OP5 has a faster cpu, a much better battery and dash charge

keano25 · 20-08-2017 01:51PM

Whats shipping time from official website like?

The Ayatolla · 20-08-2017 01:54PM

There's a paid-shipping option for around 7euro which gets the phone to you in about 2-3 days. Well worth it.

keano25 · 20-08-2017 02:20PM

Think I'll pull the trigger and go for the 64gb one

Soccarboy11 · 20-08-2017 04:58PM

Totally an upgrade from the S6. Pull that trigger and join the family haha

keano25 · 20-08-2017 05:22PM

I just see the same spec cheaper on eBay with 2 year warranty hows that?

Hococop · 20-08-2017 05:25PM

Anyone have a good site to get another plug and cable or is the one plus site the best to buy it off?

boardswalker · 20-08-2017 07:44PM

Thanks to Je_Suis_Jean and The Ayatolla for your replies.
I have done a bit more research on the charging. Nexus 5x had qualcom's fast charge and once you get used to fast charging it's hard to go back. I could get abut 75% charge in one hour. This was a good article. http://www.guidingtech.com/61180/dash-charging-quick-charge-differences/
However, while the physical bits are similar, I learned that the two technologies are different. The qualcom varies the Volts and the OnePlus technology varies the amps. With Qualcom an element in the phone regulates the charging and the phone gets hot. With OP5 the charger regulates the charging and the charger gets hot.
You can interchange the components but you won't get fast charging on the OP with the qualcom charger and vice versa.
So that sorts that. I''ll have to get a dash charger for the car if I decide to buy.
Thanks for you help.

Bw

Soccarboy11 · 20-08-2017 08:26PM

Don't trust it. 2 year warranty is for the original seller. The receipt is in their name, their address and registered to them. Not really worth it tbh.

5star02707 · 21-08-2017 09:27AM

Hococop wrote: »

Anyone have a good site to get another plug and cable or is the one plus site the best to buy it off?

This is where i bought mine
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-for-Oneplus-3T-3-Dash-Car-Charger-Adapter-5V-4A-Dash-Charge-USB-Type-C/516169_32779955559.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.5ce5139ekV9swJ

It takes ages tho maybe 4 - 5 weeks before it arrived

keano25 · 21-08-2017 01:09PM

Ordered my oneplus 5 this morning express delivery estimated to be here Friday

Any advice or tips for when I get the phone?

21-08-2017 01:59PM

Whats the oxegyn skin like on these phones? Much intrusion?

Useful.Idiot · 21-08-2017 02:25PM

droidman123 wrote: »

Whats the oxegyn skin like on these phones? Much intrusion?

No. It's pretty much stock android with a couple of handy enhancements.

22-08-2017 02:20PM

I just ordered the oneplus 5,i got tired of waiting for the nokia 8,but when i compared the specs,the oneplus 5 looks just as good,if not better than the nokia 8.....and its nearly €100 cheaper!
The only thing that concerns me is how oneplus are with updates,as in getting O,which the nokia 8 will get almost immediately on release.

Useful.Idiot · 22-08-2017 02:25PM

droidman123 wrote: »

The only thing that concerns me is how oneplus are with updates,as in getting O,which the nokia 8 will get almost immediately on release.

Won't get it immediately but maybe faster than some other manufacturers. Some estimates say late November/December.

marcbrophy · 22-08-2017 02:27PM

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

Won't get it immediately but maybe faster than some other manufacturers. Some estimates say late November/December.

Also, they usually have Beta's along the way for public, if you want to partake!

keano25 · 25-08-2017 11:18PM

Received my oneplus 5 today what a great phone and what a great battery.

Camera is not as good as what was in my Samsung S6 Edge but good enough for what I want it for.

All in all so far a really great phone.

IrishHomer · 26-08-2017 07:12AM

Did you get caught good cover and screen protector? I notice none of the phone shops stock any screen protectors or accessories for Oneplus. This is a nuisance. I had to buy an otterbox cover from Amazon and a screen protector as the basic screen protector s from Oneplus fell off mine quickly.

The high horse brigade · 26-08-2017 11:38AM

IrishHomer wrote: »

Did you get caught good cover and screen protector? I notice none of the phone shops stock any screen protectors or accessories for Oneplus. This is a nuisance. I had to buy an otterbox cover from Amazon and a screen protector as the basic screen protector s from Oneplus fell off mine quickly.

Phone shops don't sell the OnePlus, why would you expect them to sell screen protectors or accesories for a phone thay don't stock?

alwald · 26-08-2017 11:57AM

Has anybody bought the phone from https://www.oppomart.com? their price is almost 90 EUR cheaper so I am wondering what's the catch?

26-08-2017 12:01PM

alwald wrote: »

Has anybody bought the phone from https://www.oppomart.com? their price is almost 90 EUR cheaper so I am wondering what's the catch?

You might be hit with custom charges

corwill · 26-08-2017 12:28PM

droidman123 wrote: »

You might be hit with custom charges

Plus might come loaded with HyrdrogenOS, rather than OxygenOS, although flashing it with the latter is probably no biggie.

Also, I'd prefer to be dealing with OnePlus rather than Oppomart for returns or warranty claims.

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