OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphone (64GB and 128GB) – pros and cons

In 2017, OnePlus announced the 5th series of smartphones. However, less than six months later, in 2018, the 5T series smartphone already appeared. Thus, the company decided to update the line of smartphones 5 series. As soon as the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphone (64GB and 128GB) appeared, the advantages and disadvantages became clear. You can't say that everyone liked them. Many call them "flagship destroyers". In fact, this is far from the truth. The article provides a description of two models of OnePlus 5 and 5T series smartphones.

Specifications

Operating system

The 5 series uses the shell of the Android 7.1.1 operating system, in the 5T, the developers decided to use version 8 with OxygenOS 5.0.3 firmware.

Display

The size of the display in the 5 series is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, in the 5T the screen has increased to 6.01 inches, the resolution has also increased to 1080x2160 pixels. The remaining parameters remained unchanged for both devices:

• screen image density is 401 dpi;
• the display has a double polarization layer of the Optic AMOLED matrix;
• the functionality from the previous series has been left - automatic control of screen brightness adjustment;
• the developers decided not to experiment and left the glass protection of the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 brand.

Chipset

The processor type remained unchanged in both Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 models. Depending on the chipset, this may be:

• quad-core processor brand Kryo with a clock operating frequency of 2.45 GHz;
• Quad-core processor brand Kryo with a clock operating frequency of 1.9 GHz.

Even at the lowest frequency, the processor remains productive. Such processors are installed, basically, by no more expensive models of devices, which surprised many owners very pleasantly. In conjunction with the Adreno 540 brand graphics processor, they increase its performance by a class above its price category.

Memory

The working memory capacity of both devices is:

• 6 GB RAM (using LPDDR4X memory modules). Disk space 64 GB type UFS 2.1;
• 8 GB RAM (LPDDR4X modules). Disk capacity size 128 GB UFS 2.1 memory type.

The package does not include removable drives.

Battery and SIM cards

Lithium-polymer batteries (Li-Pol) 3300 mAh are used. The Dash Charge fast battery charging option is applied at a voltage of 5V and a current of 4A. There is a dual sim slot for two nano-sized SIM cards.

Front-camera

16-megapixel Sony IMX371 front camera with f/2.0 lens aperture, EIS image processing technology, Auto HDR and 1080-dot image density.

rear camera

The rear camera has dual modules. The first Sony IMX398 module has a resolution of 16 megapixels with autofocus, f/1.7 lens aperture and EIS image processing technology. The second Sony IMX376K module has 20 megapixels of resolution. The aperture of the lens in the 5th series of the device is f / 2.6, in the 5T series it is f / 1.7. Another difference between the cameras is the presence of an optical zoom x1.6. The OnePlus 5T device model does not have it. The cameras of both smartphones have many photo modes and automatic LED flash.

Miscellaneous

There is an active noise reduction system and a dedicated equalizer with built-in Direc HD Sound technology. There is a fingerprint scanning sensor, only in the 5T model it is placed on the rear of the case. Both models have proximity, ambient light, magnetic field motion sensors, an acceleration calculator, a gyroscope, and a Sensor Hub sensor list option.

Operates on LTE frequency bands on FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/66 channels and on TDD 38/ channels 39/40/41. Wireless network Wi-Fi protocol 802.11 standard a/b/g/n/ac. There is navigation system GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS. Device dimensions: OnePlus 5 - 154.2x74.1x7.3 mm, OnePlus 5T - 156x75x7.3 mm, Device weight: OnePlus 5 - 154 grams, OnePlus 5T - 162 grams.

As you can see from the technical description, smartphones do not have significant differences.Their main difference is the size and operating systems. The developers decided to remove the optical zoom from the 5T model. Not all owners liked this novelty.

Equipment

The package includes:

• smartphone;
• glass protection stickers. It is glued at the factory;
• instructions for users;
• warranty card;
• means of charging the device with a USB-cable type C, the length of the cord is standard;
• silicone case (only for OnePlus 5T).

Comparative description

The OnePlus 5T smartphone appeared in 2018 almost six months after the release of the 5th model of the same device. The changes turned out to be minimal, and somewhere not even original, which was perceived by the fans of this brand very hostilely. The question naturally arises, how to choose, if the changes are only in dimensions. The company has increased the mass only in order to increase the size of the displays. Although the battery remains the same. Reducing the pixelation of the rear camera and removing the optical zoom in the company explained the need to improve the quality of images in low light conditions. With the same characteristics of the matrix, this is hard to believe.

As for design, the company never ceases to amaze with its borrowed ideas for external performance. Ideas for the design of previous versions were taken from Huawei. Although they can not be attributed to the best manufacturers. The placement of the panels, buttons, the presence and location of the dual camera, the general shape of the body indicated a clear borrowing from the devices of this company. Moreover, the manufacturer is absolutely not constrained by such similarity and non-uniqueness of their devices.

On the contrary, they seem to show whom they challenge and whom they want to surprise with this. This is the confrontation of Android-based devices against more expensive iOS-based gadgets.They, as it were, prove to these companies why buyers prefer their devices. And statistics help them in this, their devices are in the ranking of quality goods in first place in terms of the number of phones sold. Users understand which company is better to buy.

OnePlus is seriously competing with companies such as Samsung, Huawei, Apple. Their smartphones are an order of magnitude more expensive, but it’s hard to judge how much this says about the quality of their products. Everyone knows the marketing trick of raising prices, which is supposed to indicate high quality. However, this ratio is not always justified. Therefore, OnePlus smartphones are considered for a limited, narrow circle of buyers who understand gadgets. They buy the stuffing for their products from their direct competitors.

The devices of the 5 and 5T line have many positive qualities that will help him reach the masses, especially since there is an opportunity to buy them at lower prices. Where can you buy cheap? For example, Aliexpress. They offer reliable products without marriage at low prices, but without a guarantee. For example, you can buy smartphones from them for less than 140,000 tenge for Kazakhstan.

The first acquaintance of all buyers with the phone begins with a complete box. Of course, no one will admire its design for long. After opening it, they will throw it away or put it away in a box, and they will never remember it again. But the design, the approach to picking is done correctly. The first impression is always positive.

The phone itself is available in only two colors: gold and dark gray. The first option is more feminine, the second is suitable for people of any gender. Sometimes a company releases a limited number of series that never actually go on sale.You can learn about them only from the company's news feeds, but it is almost impossible to purchase them. So, for example, it was with the JCC + series. This is a marketing extension of their models, which are available only in virtual access to an inexpensive line of models.

The case has a pleasant curved shape, making it more comfortable ergonomics. Since it is very thin, it is very comfortable and easy to hold in your hand and store in your pockets. This will be especially appreciated by men who prefer to carry their phones in the pockets of trousers and jackets. It is practically not felt there. However, there are complaints regarding its subtlety and streamlined forms. To people with large hands, he seemed like a "bar of soap" that constantly strives to slip out of his hands. Saves only the silicone case, which is included in the package. Indeed, the case is thin, streamlined, the surface is smooth, and for people who are not used to it, it seems uncomfortable at first.

With a weight of 153 and 162 grams, it does not seem heavy even for women and children. Only the 5T version is more suitable for men due to the elongated body. This speaks volumes for this series. The case itself is made of anodized phone. The display has glass protection. Many owners note the absence of scratches and the preservation of paint even after six months of operation. It speaks only about the strength of the case. Even phones of a high price category cannot boast of this. Anodized aluminum is a very expensive material, and this is reflected in the overall cost of the device.

On the back side there are two special holes for mounting antennas. You can only see them if you look specifically to find them. It is easier to notice them on a golden case, but they do not spoil the appearance. The location of all controls remained the same.It remains the standard for each series and never changes.
On the top of the front there is a special indicator indicating missed events. The LED is not bright, but it is difficult not to notice it. The functionality of the phone with a user-friendly interface allows you to customize the highlighting of events in different colors. Here are all the sensors and the front camera. How she fotka can be seen in the photos below.

On the left side there is a flag with three positions. Its purpose is to switch the desired modes without having to go into the phone settings and set these modes. Nearby is a dual button to adjust the volume. It is also used to navigate through the menu when booting the phone. On the opposite side is the button to turn on or off the power of the phone. There is also a slot for SIM-cards. The holder is removable, so you can safely remove it, install SIM-cards and insert it back. Your phone uses nano SIM cards.

At the bottom is a mini USB connector, type C. Nearby is a microphone for talking on the phone. Another microphone is located next to the rear camera, but it is only used to record voice during video shooting and absorb noise during a phone call. He does not cause any particular problems. Also at the bottom end is a speaker and a 3.5 mm slot for an SD card.

Below the screen is a fingerprint sensor. OnePlus 5T has it on the back side. Nobody has any complaints about his work. In terms of performance, it corresponds to expensive counterparts from other phone manufacturers.You can set the sensor for one long touch or two short ones. The speed of scanning and processing the received data takes literally a fraction of a second. The functionality of the phone allows you to assign a touch to the scanner to call any function convenient for the user, for example, to call games. Although its main function is to unlock the screen. On the sides of the sensor are touch keys. Their functionality remains the same.

The only drawback of the smartphone, which can be noted, is the presence of a film. It protects the glass. But over time, it begins to wear out and scratch. It will have to be removed.
Some "specialists" even looked inside and found silicone seals there. This indicates the tightness of the case. It is protected from moisture, dust, dirt. It cannot be considered completely sealed. It will not pass the bath test, as there are connectors that are not equipped with such seals, for example, the SIM card slot.

Display Comparison

Smartphones OnePlus 5 and 5T have screen sizes of 5.5 and 6.1 inches diagonally, respectively. This is where the differences between the screens end with each other and with other models of the same company. Manufacturers continue to use AMOLED matrices. The popularity of models of this matrix distinguishes their products from cheap consumer goods, and puts them on a par with phones of more expensive brands.

Although matrices are bought from their direct competitor Samsung or smaller manufacturers, the performance of their matrices is an order of magnitude lower. It does not have highly efficient power saving functions, so it will quickly drain the battery with its work. The prefix Optic appeared in the name of the matrix, but this only means that the developers have set up color gamut profiles.This feature has the entire line of OnePlus smartphones. Therefore, this cannot even serve as a criterion for choosing a phone.

Viewing angles are maximum without any image distortion. The only drawback that can be noted is the presence of a slight shade of green when changing the viewing angle. This is a serial flaw of this matrix. But good for viewing images, they are always sharp with a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and a brightness of 440 cd/m3. This is a very good quality for such a price group. It is possible to calibrate colors. You can change the color schemes in the phone settings. There are only two of them: sRGB, DCI-P3. Using a custom color scheme allows you to customize the screen to cool or warm colors yourself. In the sun, the screen dims a little, but the images are always visible.

Phone battery

Uses 3300 mAh lithium polymer batteries. At first glance, such a capacity should not be enough for a long time. However, as it turned out, when the screen is on, its charge lasts for 6-7 hours. With moderate use, the phone can work for almost two days. The battery lasts up to 20 hours for listening to music, up to 15 hours for surfing the Internet. There is a very convenient DASH technology fast battery charging function. It allows you to fully charge the battery in just an hour.

Hardware performance

The phones are available in two versions, with 6 GB and 8 GB RAM and 64 GB and 128 GB hard drive respectively. Both options show high performance even at maximum load.With the use of the Snapdragon 835 chipset, which is very productive in itself, coupled with fast and large memory, manufacturers were able to get a phone with good performance. The speed of RAM is 6700 MB / s, the built-in memory has a processing speed of 215 MB / s. With a processor clock speed of 214 GHz, it turned out to be a very nimble phone. Suitable for working with large amounts of information and for active games.

Camera Comparison

In the version of the OnePlus 5T phone, the developers decided to abandon the zoom that is present in the 5 series. Instead of zoom, the developers decided to use paired modules with different resolutions. As soon as the illumination falls below 10 lux, the high resolution camera is activated. How she photographs at night, you can see in the photo below.

This decision did not please everyone. The zoom function is interesting in itself. Many are accustomed to it and would like to see it in all models. Despite this omission, the cameras allow you to get good and clear pictures. There is good focus with good image sharpness.
The video quality remains the same. Maximum 4K resolution at 30 fps frame rate. However, the cameras do not have optical stabilization.

Reviews of smartphone owners

The strengths of users include: clarity and contrast of the screen, ergonomics of the case, speaker sound, protection from moisture and dust, beautiful appearance, good shooting quality, design, performance, quality of cellular communication, the company's pricing policy, especially how much it costs now , like almost all buyers. Those who wish to purchase have not yet decided which model is better to buy. There are practically no differences between the models, and the price is almost the same.

The disadvantages include: heating during charging, poor-quality firmware of the operating system, lack of battery power for a long time, inconvenience of buttons on the screen, inability to switch sound modes in the case, scratches on the film after some time, no 3.5 headphone jack, to listen to music or radio.

• high-quality video and photo;
• clear sound, no noise;
• stylish design;
• fast battery charging;
• the presence of a silicone case;
• great autonomy.

• strong vibration;
• unpredictability of the night mode of the screen;
• lack of automatic shutdown of alarm signals;
• the hull seems very slippery.

The devices still did not become widespread, with an average price of $ 500, they cannot be called budget. They are more intended for people who understand and know a lot about smartphones, as they have adopted a good price-to-quality ratio from previous versions. They are cheaper than their analogues of popular models of recognizable brands, but much higher than ordinary consumer goods. The devices have taken some intermediate position, but many believe that it is some kind of marketing gimmick. In reality, in terms of price and quality, they are superior to consumer goods, but close to high-quality devices.