Oneplus 5 (2017 phone)

[jamezr]

All i see is antenna lines that are not even the same.

You cant honestly tell me this is the same as the new OPPO and 7 Plus IF it is indeed the design and not some fake thing.

I could easily mistake the OPPO for a 7 Plus, I cant do the same in the above picture.

I agree with you that the OPO5 seems to be a copy of the IP7.

But to me the M7 was a close copy...not as blatant as the OPO5 seems to be (it hasn't been released yet).
But then you said it wasn't close.....and it was close. Then to be honest HTC was the first big screen phone maker with the EVO. Everyone followed them after that phones success. Even Apple after saying the 3.5 inch display iphone was the best size.

They all copy from each other. We have seen it time and time again from hardware to software. We all benefit from it in the end.

 

[Zaft]

I agree with you that the OPO5 seems to be a copy of the IP7.

But to me the M7 was a close copy...not as blatant as the OPO5 seems to be (it hasn't been released yet).
But then you said it wasn't close.....and it was close. Then to be honest HTC was the first big screen phone maker with the EVO. Everyone followed them after that phones success. Even Apple after saying the 3.5 inch display iphone was the best size.

They all copy from each other. We have seen it time and time again from hardware to software. We all benefit from it in the end.

I agree everyone copies, but when its blatant to this point its pretty ridiculous. I'd be pissed if i designed something that took months or years of my time and someone just takes it with no work.

 

[jamezr]

I agree everyone copies, but when its blatant to this point its pretty ridiculous. I'd be pissed if i designed something that took months or years of my time and someone just takes it with no work.

agreed...i wonder if Apple is going to go after them?

 

[Roadstar]

agreed...i wonder if Apple is going to go after them?

If the OP5 ends up being as shameless a copy as it looks like, I think Apple pretty much has to go after them to defend their trademarks.

 

[jamezr]

If the OP5 ends up being as shameless a copy as it looks like, I think Apple pretty much has to go after them to defend their trademarks.

I kinda think so too. It will be interesting how this plays out.

 

[Roadstar]

I kinda think so too. It will be interesting how this plays out.

It's a shame really. I was really looking forward to the OP5, but such blatant copying is completely unnecessary at this point after the 3/3T. It just makes them look scammy with little return.

 

[Zaft]

agreed...i wonder if Apple is going to go after them?

Not directly sold in US so doubt it.

 

[jamezr]

It's a shame really. I was really looking forward to the OP5, but such blatant copying is completely unnecessary at this point after the 3/3T. It just makes them look scammy with little return.

Agreed...it does cast a shadow over the success they have had so far. I don't see the need for them to go it that direction. For me all they lacked was a killer camera. But let's see what it looks like when released.

Then how soon Apple issues them some paperwork to stop

 

[Roadstar]

Agreed...it does cast a shadow over the success they have had so far. I don't see the need for them to go it that direction. For me all they lacked was a killer camera. But let's see what it looks like when released.

Then how soon Apple issues them some paperwork to stop

Yep. I'm holding out until I see the full specs. I might go and get one, but I might as well get myself an S8. We'll see.

 

[jamezr]

Not directly sold in US so doubt it.

I think you can get them from Amazon and other retailers. I am sure if Apple files suit.....all the online channels will dry up. I am sure OPO will stop selling to the US too.

 

[c0ppo]

I still think it is a guerilla marketing by OP. They released these pictures. Now youtubers, news portals, tech portals, forums, comments, etc. -> everyone is saying that they are copying iPhone. And that is a good thing for OP. Once the phone comes out, and doesn't resemble iPhone at all, then everyone will write/speak about OnePlus once again.

Of course, I could be wrong. Only time will tell. But if I am right, well... Then hats off to OnePlus, and especially their marketing team that was and is one of the best marketing teams I have ever seen. Regardless of this case scenario

 

[apolloa]

I think it looks damn sexy, better then the iPhone, it's not really copying as it's how dual cameras are,

 

[tbayrgs]

I think it looks damn sexy, better then the iPhone, it's not really copying as it's how dual cameras are,

What phone is that? That not the same phone that OP has been featuring in their own media...

 

[Fireblade]

Found this screenshot on a German forum

 

[apolloa]

What phone is that? That not the same phone that OP has been featuring in their own media...

Just some random one on the internet, I was just making a point that the dual sensors in that position are not exclusive to Apple, and so we should'nt directly accuse them of copying Apple, the antenna bands on the other hand....

 

[Tig Bitties]

Product Manager Addresses Criticism Of OnePlus 5’s Design
https://www.androidheadlines.com/20...addresses-criticism-of-oneplus-5s-design.html

My comment to this;

You can easily get rid of the camera hump, you make the entire back of the phone flush with the camera, by adding in a thicker battery. If the iPlus 5 ships with a tiny 3,000mAh they are ***** dumb. I thought their motto was "never settle" well they sure settled on a small battery, this beast should have a 4,000mAh to truly make it record breaking.

And the design of this iPlus 5, it's not sort of similar to the iPhone 7 Plus, or kind of like it. It's a freaking carbon copy, almost exact clone of the 7 Plus. OnePlus doesn't need to do this, they were better off with their main design matching the shape of the older Nexus phones, like the Galaxy Nexus, and Nexus 4 and 5, at least copying those old Nexus phone designs makes sense, as the OnePlus line is basically the new Nexus phone. But to blatantly copy Apple so exact, is disappointing.

 

[Sounds Good]

@Tig Bitties - Which phone do you personally recommend?

 

[Tig Bitties]

Right now as of June 2017 ?

- #1 = Pixel XL
- #2 = iPhone 7 Plus on 10.1.1 with JB. No way a stock firmware iPhone that can't be JB'd.
- #3 = International Galaxy S8+ ( rooted ) no way the U.S. carrier version

OnePlus 5 could take #1 spot, if it has IP68 certification, and at least a 3,500mAh battery. If it does then it's a game changer. But if doesn't have those then it's just another Android phone, not bad, not great.

Pixel 2 coming in the Fall will be IMO best top smartphone of 2017, not just for Android.

 

[Sounds Good]

Thanks.

 

[tbayrgs]

Right now as of June 2017 ?

- #1 = Pixel XL
- #2 = iPhone 7 Plus on 10.1.1 with JB. No way a stock firmware iPhone that can't be JB'd.
- #3 = International Galaxy S8+ ( rooted ) no way the U.S. carrier version

OnePlus 5 could take #1 spot, if it has IP68 certification, and at least a 3,500mAh battery. If it does then it's a game changer. But if doesn't have those then it's just another Android phone, not bad, not great.

Pixel 2 coming in the Fall will be IMO best top smartphone of 2017, not just for Android.

Hate to burst your bubble TB but it may not be up to your standards either. Leaked benchmarks are showing the display size on the XL is only 5.6, at a 17.5:9 display ratio and resolution that's consequently a touch lower than last years model. Speculation is that the resolution and display rations point to a device with smaller bezels (good!). However, if that's true, the phone will likely have a noticeably smaller footprint than not only last year's Pixel XL but also possibly the Galaxy S8 and LG G6. That likely also means a smaller battery (vs. 3450, 3000, and 3300 mAh, respectively vs. the just mentioned models).

I know how important battery size is on your wishlist and early indications are that it might fall short of your expectations. Considering how big the footprints of the HTC U11 and U11 Ultra are yet with midrange sized batteries, there really isn't a precident for HTC packing in a beefy battery here either.

 

[Sounds Good]

...the phone will likely have a noticeably smaller footprint than not only last year's Pixel XL but also possibly the Galaxy S8 and LG G6. ons.

That would be great! Too bad it's not due until Octoberish.

 

[epca12]

Looks good but I think they shouldn't go overboard with things lie 8gb ram, and go for value like they did with the Oneplus one.

 

[LukinLedbetter]

If this is close to accurate then color me intrigued

 

[Tig Bitties]

That does look pretty sweet. And 3,300mAh battery coupled with the SD835 should still be really good battery life.

How much ? Rumors allover the board from $489, or maybe $550, with some saying $650

 

[Sounds Good]

How much ? Rumors allover the board from $489, or maybe $550, with some saying $650

If it's priced at $489 and has some form of waterproofing, I'll be tempted to bite. If over $500 and/or doesn't have some form of waterproofing, I'll likely pass.