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Results: the OnePlus 5 - yeah or meh?

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Jun 22, 2017, 7:49 AM

The OnePlus 5 has been announced and is even already in the hands of some eager early adopters. The small, one-product company managed to, again, stir up tons of hype around its device and with good reason — it is brim-packed with hardware. Snapdragon 835, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB of storage, 16 MP + 20 MP dual camera on the back, 16 MP camera on the front, $479 starting price — it may be more than last year's "flagship killer" but certainly well below the competition.

Yes, the handset has some spectacular specs on paper, but it also stirred some controversy. iPhone 7 Plus-inspired looks, benchmark cheating allegations, and actual zoom of the telephoto lens are in the midst of all conversations right now.

But are these things really that bad on a budget phone? We thought we'd ask you what your first impressions of the OnePlus 5 are and here's how that poll went down:

What do you think about the OnePlus 5?

Looks mighty promising!

39.93%

Meh...

60.07%

268 Votes

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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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