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OnePlus 5 Release

ShawnC13 — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:54:50 GMT

Ok who will be getting this phone. I am not an Android user but this phone is getting my interest. Anyone going to watch the release if they do can you post some updates can't get it at work.

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geologyking — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:34:07 GMT

@ShawnC13Am definitely interested although there's some scuttlebutt that the phone will come with significant price increase over their previous models.

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ShawnC13 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:39:40 GMT

Yes I had read this and it is mainly because if their attempt to increase camera quality and compete with top end phones with top end Camera's

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srlawren — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:33:30 GMT

Honestly if I didn't already have a OnePlus 3 that I'm still pretty **bleep** happy with, I'd have ordered this one right away. Yes, it's more expensive, but compared to the big boys it plays with, it's still a great value. The only real downsides are lack of any IP rating (booo!!!!), still "only" 1080p screen (don't care, better for battery life and totally adequate on a 5.5" anyway), and looks a bit more like an iPhone 7 (but is very handsome so I don't care there either).

One really cool thing is that it's finally a SINGLE phone for all regions. The LTE band support is stunning, including anything we use on Public, plus band 66 for FM, plus really anything you'd need to travel around the world (with local SIM cards, of course 😉 ).

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xCameron94x — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:38:00 GMT

$649 canadian

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srlawren — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:49:55 GMT

@xCameron94x yep it's pricey. And if you want midnight black you have to go for the even more expensive 128GB/8GB model.

But compare that $649 to the [outright, no contract subsidy] price of other flagships....

Samsung S8: $1,035

Samsung S8+: $1,115

HTC U11: $899

LG G6 base: $900

iPhone 7: from $899 (32GB base model)

iphone 7+: from $1,049 (32GB base model), or comparable

Still looks like a great value to me!

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xCameron94x — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:03:16 GMT

@srlawren its still an attractive price, given what prices are now. Im the verge of selling my iphone and getting a samsung a5. Right now its $450. I dont normally like samsung, given touch wiz, ect. But its waterproof, usb c, and a decent battery and camera ( i hate taking pictures) and all of that other neat techy stuff (it also has NFC)

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srlawren — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:14:01 GMT

@xCameron94x hey, any move away from an iPhone to an Android is a good move in my books! 🙂 Seriously though, those A-series Samgungs are decent devices at a much better value-for-the-$ than the flagship phones, albeit less jazzy. Not everybody needs the glitz of the flagships. (Though, seriously, other than the fingerprint sensor placement, and Samsung's software&ecosystem, those s8's are GORGEOUS devices--let's be honest! oh, and price. ouch.)

I hope you enjoy your A5! 🙂 I think for the pricing you're going to be pretty happy.

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xCameron94x — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:15:50 GMT

@srlawren the s8 is beautiful, my co-worker just got one! Im a bit jealous. But good thing about android. I can get rid of that samsung launcher, and add the google one!

Re: OnePlus 5 Release

canucks4life — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:24:51 GMT

I was finally able to get my 128GB midnight black order via US site before it sold out will have to pick-up across the line...missed out on the 50% discount welcome bundle though hopefully OP will offer something for early drop's

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zhadj030 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:23:41 GMT

While I don't care much for the look of the phone since it will be in a case anyway; 649 CAD is actually not a verybad price at all, almost half of what Samsung and Apple and co are charging. Now I don't know what to get when my GS 5 will die , this beast or BlackBerry Priv

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aday — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:32:21 GMT

if anyone is going to buy one here is my referal link you will get a $30 accessories credit and i will earn some points.

https://oneplus.net/ca_en/invite#HRTUN7QF312X0H

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srlawren — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:34:49 GMT

It looks like Android Authority agrees with my value analysis: http://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-5-still-good-deal-780593/ (Pricing in USD, of course). Basically: if you don't need > 1080p screen res or waterproofing, it's pretty tough to beat the value of the OP5.

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zhadj030 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:39:02 GMT

It is a really great phone, I am confused on why having dual SIM cards but no SD card support/ slot, kind of disappointing.

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Noosiekins — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:21 GMT

Thanks for the referral code! Wish I saw this earlier when I ordered my phone! All the accessories are Out of stock anyway... Good thing it's good for 31. I need a screen protector!

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Noosiekins — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:01:31 GMT

the no SD card is a bit disappointing... but I've survived on 20 gig no problem.. so 64 should last me a while 🙂

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srlawren — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:06:09 GMT

@zhadj030 that seems to be a OnePlus defacto standard, dual SIM but no SD card hybrid slot. I guess it saves them a few pennies per unit? Honestly with 64 or 128GB of onboard storage, a lot of people don't need an SD card. I've managed fine without one in my 64GB OP3 for the past year. But then, I also keep most of my music on a separate device (a now very aging 4th gen iPod Touch), so I may actually be in the minority.

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xCameron94x — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:14:45 GMT

any pros/cons of getting a "certfied refurbished phone". Places such as JP Mobiles or even Amazon? A big pro i see is cost savings, but a huge con i see could be warranty

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Noosiekins — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 01:50:19 GMT

@xCameron94x wrote:
any pros/cons of getting a "certfied refurbished phone". Places such as JP Mobiles or even Amazon? A big pro i see is cost savings, but a huge con i see could be warranty

I contemplated refurb, "open box" top tier phones. Warranty is definitely one thing I worry about. I think it comes down to how often you switch and upgrade your phones

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canucks4life — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 03:34:42 GMT

@Noosiekins wrote:
Thanks for the referral code! Wish I saw this earlier when I ordered my phone! All the accessories are Out of stock anyway... Good thing it's good for 31. I need a screen protector!

FYI it is kind of a catch22 you need to order both the phone and accessory at the same time to use $30 referral voucher...also it can't be used on bundles.