The much awaited One Plus 5 has arrived in India with prices starting from INR 32,999 for the 6GB RAM+64GB storage and INR 37,999 for the 8GB RAM+128GB storage options. The smartphone comes with the latest generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa Core processor. As aforementioned, the phone will be available in two trims – 6 GB RAM/64 GB Storage and 8 GB RAM/128 GB Storage. The smartphone now features a dual lens setup with Sony IMX 398 Sensor at the rear while the front facing is a 16 MP unit.
In the Indian market, the phone is sold exclusively by Amazon India and is available in two colours – Slate Grey and Midnight Black. The Slate Grey colour is only available with the 6GB RAM+64GB storage variant whereas the Midnight Black is available with the 8GB RAM+128GB storage variant. You can also avail offers to save some cash when you purchase your OnePlus 5.
Some of the key features of the One Plus 5 are as follows:
20 + 16 MP dual rear camera with various shooting modes –
- Portrait Mode – The dual camera lets you focus on your subject while blurring out the background so that you shine bright in your photos.
- Smart Capture – The camera app on the OnePlus 5 automatically changes the settings to get the best photo for the Instagrammers and those who don’t want to bother with setting up the Pro Mode and just want an easy and quick way to take a picture.
- Pro Mode – Adjust the ISO, shutter speed and use the Histogram, Grid Lines and Level Features to get Professional photographs from a device that fits in your pocket. The Pro Mode also lets you take Raw Images which you can edit in Post Production.
- Effortless Clarity & Fast Autofocus – OnePlus 5 has the highest resolution Dual Camera till date which means zooming in won’t ruin your shots. It is 40% faster than the OnePlus 3T when it comes to focusing on a subject.
Design –
- Slim, with Stamina – The phone is slim at 7.25 mm, slimmest in OnePlus’s lineup and it still manages to sustain 20% more battery life than the OnePlus 3T.
- Horizon Line – A continuous line around the phone gives the phone’s edge a horizon-like division.
- Alert Slider – The Alert Slider from previous OnePlus phones is also present on the OnePlus 5 which helps you to control the notifications.
Technology –
- Dash Charge – Dash charge is also present on the OnePlus 5 and can provide a Day’s charge in just 30 minutes while keeping the phone cool.
- Smooth Experience – The latest and greatest from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 835 powers the OnePlus 5 coupled with either 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB UFS 2.1 storage or 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This gives you enough power to perform heavy tasks or serious multitasking on the phone without any hiccups.
- Network – OnePlus 5 supports 34 network bands across the globe which makes it easier for people who travel a lot to switch between different networks seamlessly.
Focus on What Matters / Oxygen OS –
- All Metal Unibody & Full HD Display – The phone has been carved from space-grade aluminum. The fingerprint scanner is fast and can unlock the device in under 0.2 seconds. The Full HD display comes with 3 colour calibration options – Standard, sRGB and DCIP3.
- Reading Mode – The Reading Mode lets you change the mapping and filtering of the display to provide you with an e-Book reader type experience. This mode can be switched On & Off manually or you can set your reading apps to automatically open in the Reading Mode.
- Gaming DND Mode – This mode disables the soft touch keys and mutes the notification so that you can game, seriously.
- Headphone Jack – The headphone jack is still present and there is also the option of USB Type-C Audio.
Check out the complete technical specifications below:
Display | 5.5 inch (13.98 cm) Optic Amoled Display with 2.5D currve and Gorilla Glass 5 Protection |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (401 Pixels Per Inch) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa Core CPU (4 cores clocked at 2.45 GHz and 4 cores clocked at 1.9 GHz) |
Graphics Processor | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
RAM & Storage | 6GB LPDDR4x with 64GB UFS 2.1 Non-Expandable Storage & 8GB LPDDR4x with 128GB UFS 2.1 Non-Expandable Storage |
Expandable Storage | NO |
Dimensions | 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (6.07 x 2.92 x 0.29 inches) |
Weight | 153 g |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano SIM, dual Stand-By) |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 based Oxygen OS |
Sound (Loudspeaker) | Yes |
Sound (3.5 mm Headphone Jack) | Yes |
Sound (Misc.) | Active Noise Cancellation with Dedicated Mic & Dirac HD Sound |
Battery | 3300 mAh (Non-Removable) |
Network | GSM/CDMA/HSPA/LTE |
Comms (WLAN) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
Comms (Bluetooth) | Ver 5.0 |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | No |
USB | Type C |
Sensors | Fingerprint (Front Mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Camera (Primary) | Dual Camera – Sony IMX 398 Sensor (16 MP, f1.7, 24 mm EIS + 20 MP, f2.6, 36 mm PDAF, 1.6x Optical Zoom), Dual LED Flash |
Camera (Secondary) | 16 MP, f2.0. EIS, 1080p, Auto HDR |
Camera (Video) | 4K @ 30FPS, 1080p @ 30/60FPS, 720p @ 30/120FPS, Time Lapse Mode |
Misc Features | |
USB | Support for USB Audio |
Battery | Dash Charge (5V, 4A) |
Audio | Support for Active Ambient Noise Cancellation, 3 microphones with Noise Cancellation |
Display Features | Readind Mode, Night Mode, Lift Up Display, Ambient Display |
Front Camera | HDR, Screen Flash, Smile Capture, Face Beauty |
Rear Camera | Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, HDR, Dyanmic Denoise, Clear Image, Raw Image |
Key Features (Find Full details @ https://oneplusstore.in/5#experience) | |
Smooth Experience | |
Oxygen OS | Android Refined |
Reading Mode | |
Gaming DND Mode | |
Secure Box | |
Network | One Phone, Everywhere |
Dual SIM | |
Carrier Unlocked | |
Dual Camera | Already detailed above |
Again nice flagship device from One plus but disappointing design.