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OnePlus 5: 7 things that would've made it better

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Jun 20, 2017, 12:25 PM

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OnePlus 5: 7 things that would've made it better

It's here, folks — the OnePlus 5 has been unveiled and officially launched. Almost anyone who's into smartphones has heard of the company — the relatively young brand that split away from Oppo some 3 years ago and has since become famous for two things: affordable flagship-grade smartphones and sometimes questionable guerilla marketing tactics.

Last year, the OnePlus 3 really upped the manufacturer's overall game, with an ergonomic fully metallic body, a very notable camera improvement, and top-notch hardware. Of course, keeping with the OnePlus trend, its price was a fraction of the cost of a big-name flagship phone, too.

So, now, we have the new “flagship killer”. Since the number 4 is said to be bad luck, OnePlus skipped it and called the new handset OnePlus 5. It looks awesome, sure, and you can read all about it in the articles linked below. But we have a few gripes with the new metallic beast and would like to share them. Here goes:

7 things that would've made the OnePlus 5 better

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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