OnePlus 5 Review - Should You Buy? | The Tech Chap

[@justinvorndran6985]

honestly I don't get why people say it looks like the iPhone 7. the iPhone looks super good, so who's complaining that we get an Android version?

[@Thetechchap]

I'm not complaining about it - just mentioning the similarity :)

[@justinvorndran6985]

The Tech Chap oh yeah I realize that but I'm mainly referring to the general opinion of all the reviewers of this phone. love your videos btw. 😀

[@TheWoolyninja4]

Jens well feel free to explain how that look impacted apples sales... they seem to be doing pretty good...

[@cbar0x]

Cause it looks fake

[@jasperzhu8284]

But to be honest, the original and the OP2 both look pretty bad.

[@FrankieTech]

Jelly scrolling ruined this phone for me. Don't buy this phone if you are particular about display quality/UI Fluidity. I'll be returning mine shortly.

[@CC-hy6se]

The pink LED lighting behind your desk works well.

[@typingcat]

Future-proof? These days, Android phones become obsolete, not because their CPU is slow or their RAM is small, but because they do not get software updates and patches.

[@TedKeyboardify]

Whereas Apple phones are obsolete before they're even released due to being well behind spec-wise :P

[@CSkOdeX]

TedKeyboard Specs are lower but still faster and more efficient lol, I get 6 hours SOT with a 1900mah battery. Plus the camera is superior to any other overexposed piece of shit out there.

[@mileni7]

@TedKeyboard I hate iPhones, but not because of specs. I love the specs. iPhone 7 has the fastest CPU still, and fastest GPU. So I really don't know what you are talking about when you say 'spec wise'. Only thing they are lacking is more RAM, but on CPU&GPU front, they are at least 2 generations ahead.

[@leonro]

c0ppo CPU and GPU are good, but the RAM and battery are not (don't get me wrong, battery life is good, but the battery itself is not), and neither is the core count (they only had dual core CPUs until iPhone 7). They also usually lack in many important features, such as quick charge, customization, screen resolution, and lack in nice gimmicks that a few people would love, such as IR blaster, wireless charging, front facing speakers (I know there's one on iPhone 7, but there's two on some other phones) etc.

[@FannySchmell]

c0ppo Why do you hate a phone? Weird

[@AmazingJ1985]

Mine arrives tomorrow! Great video! I am coming from an iPhone 6S back to Android :-)

[@joshuabennett440]

Let me know how it is please! I have the 6s atm. I bought an s8 but it was horribly stuttery and laggy. I would love to know how to oneplus 5 is :) thanks

[@AmazingJ1985]

Josh B will do. Mine arrived after I left the office today so I have to get it tomorrow. :-(

[@susmore8575]

James Allen Can you do an unblocking video to show us how it is!

[@joshuabennett440]

James Allen thanks!

[@shubhitomar3582]

how is it? please review it!!

[@fanboyg327]

You are a Tech Chap, but might I add that you are also a handsome chap!

[@chandmahammadlaskar8158]

its still value for money

[@franciscoluissantos3457]

Thanks, I have got the OP3 and was ready to buy the OP5, but was expecting a better screen, QHD...the fact that the screen is not a step change makes me think not worth the upgrade for now. I am really happy with the OP3 and now I am waiting for the step change with the OP6 :)

[@srikantvk]

Got mine already. Liked the review though. Concise and precise.

[@EntertainMan]

One of the best tech reviewer. Thumbs up for you mate!

[@alihussaingondal258]

finally some one with unbiased reviews.. Now a days every one is selling more than reviewing ! Nice job mate !

[@shubhamsinghtech]

Ur videos is very different from other channel.i really appreciate it

[@kiltedscotsman]

Great review, appreciated

[@arifkoone]

just got my one plus 5 from o2 great phone the software is fast no bloatware very impressed highly recommend

[@Thetechchap]

+ash boxing prediction yeah i love how fast the software is

[@sohangharpure]

Your reviews are always to the point and great from a practical standpoint. Keep posting!

[@omadlom]

Great video, thanks again buddy, really loving your content. I prefer your down to earth approach compared to some of our American cousins!!

[@VoloKinProject]

Fair take on a review, but you missed the audio part again. Also, £500 is a bit steep considering the Moto Z was £300 a week ago and you can even buy an LG G6 for just £330.

[@VoloKinProject]

corgidog that's the problem. If you wanna be cool your gotta upgrade every 3 months.

[@glennharrison7036]

I have heard it said that no Optical Image Stablisation shouldn't be a deal breaker. Well, I was looking forward to replacing my Huawei P8 Max but now I don't think I will. Why would I swap OIS for no OIS?

[@Lyrisius]

I bought it and I'm extremely happy!

[@TallyHoTech]

Great review. I would rather pay a extra $200 for the better product (camera, screen, battery, water proof, wireless charging)and most of all the support

[@Nevvalth]

The battery OP5 is better than S8,U11 or other flagships. Also, don't know why everyone is so desperate to have a waterproof phone. You're not going to dive with it, are you? 1440P screens are pointless. There's no difference unless you get veeeery close to the phone which you'll never do cause you'll destroy your eyes.

[@skyy2240]

I'll give a miss. Got the S8 for $450 after trading in a $50 phone, total $500. That's about the same price as the OP5.

[@Vision33r]

The S8 is only about $599 retail now and $499 at Best buy. The Tmobile deal is buy 1 S8 get 1 free on a new contract which makes is about $400 since it is $799 listed price.

[@s6ef4enko]

Been waiting for an upgrade for quite some time. My current smartphone is Google Nexus 5 by the way. I think of buying the Midnight Black one. Do you think that would be well-spent money?

[@arunelango161]

What would be your recommendation to buy. On comparing Op5 and s8 and s7 edge

[@hmm2928]

watching it on my 3t😂

[@stanradanov428]

Akash Gupta watching on my lg v10 :D

[@muhammadzeeshan9014]

Akash Gupta .. any idea how long will OP3T get android updates.. I have heard android 'O' is gonna be last update for 3T

[@renjithka9692]

Akash Gupta hows ur phone....one plus is a good ph???? can i get one???

[@hmm2928]

Renjith KA yes you can get one ! its good , but if you wanna save some money get a 3t but if money is not a matter then go for 5 both are awesome ! the 5 has dual cam which is a hit or miss.

[@hmm2928]

muhammad zeeshan you will get update after that bit only till sept or oct probably, even if you don't get , there is lot of developer support so no problem on that. tonnes of roms are available :)

[@tpacalypse]

Was that in England you were filming? If yes, where? Thanks.

[@karthiksivasiva]

Could you pls be more elaborate on the battery performance? like how you use the phone and how much SOT you get for it?

[@lassevassvik2755]

As Always. Excellent down 2 earth review. Thx!

[@purvabandekar542]

What would be your recommendation for the best android phone to buy as of June 2017 under 500$? Oneplus 5 was one of my choices. That 4k video instability was kind of a turn off though.

[@DavidDeLuge]

I've got a Pixel XL. Do think it's worth going for the OnePlus 5? I loved my OnePlus One.

[@gregsimpson621]

Dave Cooper I would. I liked the Pixel XL but I love the OnePlus5!

[@LostprophetPL]

The only thing I wanted OP5 to have was IP67/8. The only things I didn't care about was camera and thickness.

[@katierourkedowding4170]

Bought it, love it. (And still have a OnePlus 1 and two OnePlus 2's in the household.)

[@Roger101Watson]

Even from a 3t this is worth it because if the 3t has a weakness it's the camera. The 5 has made a big step in that area and it will improve over the coming months with updates. The reviews are comparing brand new phone with other that's have been available some months.

[@LawrenceHuxley]

Good review. I would have gone for one as I really enjoyed my oneplus 2, but in the end fancied trying the new Sony XZ Premium - which I'm loving so far - oneplus 2 battery really dropped at 1.5 years. Will be interested to see how this does.

[@h.j.taaning2183]

Dunno if I'll end up going for it or if I'll wait for a possible 5T. I'm a long time iPhone user, but the prices of those phones simply annoy me. I really enjoy using my Apple stuff (I have both an 6S plus, an older iPad and Apple-tv) but If I want to get a new iPhone, I have to pay upwards of 40% more than a OP5 🤔 that makes it worth it for me to buy a OP5 without a contract and not have to pay monthly for an iPhone. A phone I'd never be able to buy without a contract. I have tried a lot of Android phones, but I've always come back to iOS. I've disliked them all after a while, but right now I cannot remember why specifically. Any other iPhone users feel the same way?

[@najtrows]

Very good production! :)

[@Em15490]

Great review, I'm now even more happy that I got 3T.

[@imsarathrk]

Very clear review I have ever watched!!

[@kona328WH]

Good review overall. But you compare camera to S8 but you don't compare fingerprint sensors and how bad it is on the S8.

[@Mickieshelton]

kona328WH fingerprint is great on s8 plus..unless you're short. lol

[@arpanroy9048]

can u tell me which is the best camera phone, Samsung galaxy s7 or lg g6? I know s7 has a better selfie camera and I don't care about wide angle lense on the g6. I would like to know which phone has better picture and video quality on the basis of their main standard shooter?

[@brucekay3553]

I have the one plus one and definitely plan on buying the one plus 5 because I missed out on the awesome Samsung deal on a trade in for their s8. I like my one plus one but not impressed with the camera. video also poor. hope the 5 is better. thanks for the great review.

[@psh77_]

excellent review..!!

[@trinabalangue6316]

Just wondering if the fingerprint area is like a trackpad? It kind of looks like it. I saw that on the Moto phone. 😊

[@HeSo_71]

what is the defferient between global version and the original or chinese version if im not wrong, and wich is better? and why global version is more expensive? please someone answer me ;/

[@chochalitojoe]

Sir i already have huawei mate 9 pro.. So should i buy oneplus 5..or which one is better

[@DebraDukes]

The Tech Chap Thanks so much for sharing Appreciate it Deb 👍

[@Xtechi]

I think comparing it with the S8 is rather unfair, engage to compare it to similarly priced phones. It is predecessor

[@aideyp7333]

It's a nice specced handset for the price, if only it had some type of water resistance. Pity they couldn't ask their parent company Oppo. Also for us paupers who get phones on contract, here in the UK it's exclusive to O2 which is a shame. Although it's good that a UK network to get what use to be a handset on invite only now in more hands for the UK public

[@Cantinesse]

Great review Tom! i just wish i had some 500 euros to get it. for someone that has a salary of 650 it's quite hard for me to get one! and if by accident you drop it, imagine the pain straight to your heart! lol regards from Portugal!

[@jejunamja]

Hey man ....a good review... looks like a good phone but I don't think it's quite to buy it used to be ...you can get the S8 on sale or even the LG six for almost the same price with a lot more features... I think this phone is for the fan base of the 1+...Here in Southeast Asia I would never buy a phone that wasn't water resistant anymore.

[@jaspratapsingh5707]

keep doing all these things u will become a good youtuber one day !!

[@Thetechchap]

+Jaspratap Singh oh how kind lol...

[@shutterbugsid1467]

Bro One plus 5 had received an update on EIS for 4K now Oneplus 5 4k is smooth

[@TRULYMORTAL]

Excellent review. Makes me want to come to London. Cheers!

[@mileni7]

Don't. It's an islamic shithole :(

[@Charlie0106]

c0ppo bit islamophobic

[@CharllesC78]

c0ppo I agree with you. London is not the same. It become a shit 🍥.

[@ChristianLieb]

Anyone, who claims that an iPhone is the best Smartphone, has lost all credibility.

[@KaceyChannel]

Just discovered your channel recently and totally love your insightful info and reviews. Can you please make a video of all tech devices you need in 2017? :D Big thumbs up from Thailand :D

[@parashar15384]

where do you put the 7 plus in your top smartphones list?

[@44p4ul]

hum should I buy this for under 300€ 2nd hand? or should I get a brand new OnePlus 3T?

[@sidharth1123]

I think the higher-end model is veering dangerously close to S8 and G6 territory. If people are paying that much already, wouldn't they just pay slightly more and get a much better phone?

[@danielcheung9958]

Exactly what I did! I was going to go for the 128gb variant but after I saw the price I decided on the S8 which only cost me £520

[@Jerajewellery]

Daniel Cheung Hi, how did you manage to get it discounted at that price?

[@danielcheung9958]

If you live in the UK, buy the phone from amazon.it (TIM varient) it's unlocked and has no branding but it will have the TIM firmware on it. Simple to change to generic UK firmware if required. Depends heavily on exchange rate

[@danielcheung9958]

Jera Edwards Not at all, I replied to the other person above. It's just a case of importing which makes it cheaper. I chose the S8 because it now works out cheaper and it's "better" than the OP5 (better is subjective)

[@timrock16]

you mean objective right? objective is when its a fact. i think you mixed it up

[@christianwurm4022]

I am looking forward to the new google pixel 2. Cool Infinity Display + great OS (pretty close to stock android) + wqhd is what I want.

[@melissamybubbles6139]

If the oneplus 5 and the speakers and audio quality of the axon 7 or idol4s had a baby, that phone would be mine.

[@MrTulipdas]

Big Thumbs Up... Liked the review I may go for OnePlus 5...

[@derwahrehokage2202]

would u get the s8 vor op5( if price doesnt matter)

[@marten805]

Ok guys. I can really use your opinion. I currently have the Moto X Pure which I loved but I only got the 16gb. Rececently it's been having some lagging issues and I've been looking to upgrade. I had purchased the LG G6 but did not like the UI. I prefer the stock or near stock Android experience. is the OP5 a good upgrade?

[@nathanielbugeja7541]

I want to buy a new phone to upgrade from the s4 (probably any phone will be an upgrade haha) , and I have a tight budget of below 400 euros. I am not the heaviest user, and I like a phone that performs good at every aspect. Which phone would you recommend me? Thanks in advance for your suggestions, I really appreciate cause I am struggling to find the right one. Right now the OnePlus 3T is my number 1 pick.

[@PoojaSoha]

what do you think is the best option if I want to buy a phone with good camera, op5 or iPhone 6s?

[@amanmehra635]

Pooja Soha oneplus 5

[@dkimmortal]

In my country it's neck and neck with the G6, which would you prefer?

[@avsolanki94]

here as well, g6 and op5 are similarly priced. and to me, g6 is better value for money.

[@toki-wq4gt]

Anand Solanki why?

[@avsolanki94]

rainbow rush g6 has better camera, bigger and better qhd display, sd card slot, better/original design, hifi audio dac, water resistance. for the same price as the 128gb version of op5, you can get all these features. that's why i think g6 is better value. op5 has more ram and newer faster soc, so sure it will perform better. but it won't be noticeable in day to day use.

[@stiIweII]

Glastonbury High Street at 5:15??

[@UmbroKhan]

good review. need to subscribe to you after all.

[@Lacrowx]

It's a little weird that some get like 8 hours of screen on time while others only get like 4 to 5

[@tai2691997]

This make the 3T a very interesting phone imo because the 5 didn't really add up to justify the price increase.

[@mjhieusuper]

I am using S8 plus, should I buy this one?

[@zdarr6188]

Hello! I have a Motorola Moto X (1st gen) which I bought in 2014. Now its camera doesn't work and the battery doesn't hold charge, the screen is still super beautiful and unscratched. I do want to upgrade, but I have a budget of around $500. What's the best phone in that price that takes some pretty good photos?

[@gregsimpson621]

Zdarr OnePlus5. $479 for the 64 storage and 6 gigs of ram.

[@bdawg916]

Are you /have you experienced any of they jelly effects on the screen that seem to be popping up?

[@Thetechchap]

+BDawg916 yeah i have noticed it. OP are going to patch it out though

[@bdawg916]

The Tech Chap I'm hoping that's the case,do you know if its still there on other roms.

[@rajathpawaskar]

which phone front camera is better among these two.

[@saigiridhar81]

Rajath Pawaskar Oppo or Vivo

[@CLINTROBERTZON]

NO waterproofing. No Buy! LG G6 is way better. The camera on the G6 is actually useful and it's IP68.

[@cristopherclutario9575]

Good review coming from a good-looking guy. ❤

[@danielainsley8017]

I was really expecting at the very least that this phone would receive IP68 water resistance, quite disappointed with this iteration. Hopefully the OnePlus 6 will deliver a better phone and a slight price cut too.

[@gzy2001]

Fun fact, the first phone with 8GB of RAM was Nubia Z17.

[@ThePugShinobi]

I'm conflicted as to buy this phone, or wait in the Google pixel 2

[@MrSilver8000]

The fact is, if you want a phone that will give you the same performance out of the box a year into use? Go for the OP5. I GUARANTEE that the S8 will experience some sort of slowdown or force closes a year into use. I GUARANTEE IT!

[@amanmehra635]

L Silver who u r so sure about it

[@LaccerHS]

6/8GB of RAM but absolutely no water resistance? I mean come on, even the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is waterproof for about half the price.

[@bradmylius844]

everybody who hates on this phone is following bandwagon. yeah its not worth buying from a 3t but that could be said for each oneplus upgrade. its still got the best fingerprint reader, fastest charging and the actual UI is ridiculously fast. Who gives a shit if it doesnt have ip68 just dont drop your phone in fucking water.

[@HuyNguyen-sq7xl]

What was the game that you were playing at 0:57 of the video?

[@Thetechchap]

Lara Croft Go

[@HuyNguyen-sq7xl]

The Tech Chap Thank you very much. Btw I really like your voice. :D And your camera set up is brilliant!

[@srikumaran7790]

can i buy this Mobile ? any Bugs in this mobile ? please reply

[@Max-my6rk]

I kept thinking you're son of michael fassbender and james mcavoy...

[@karquisha]

Asus was the first to do 8GB ram with the Zenfone AR.

[@shifty277]

You failed to mention that the Space Grey is only available in 64gb and Midnight Black in 128gb. Why hasn't OnePlus created a Dash Charge power bank as well? They want to monetize their customers through accessories, hence all the expensive chargers, cables and cases and now even a backpack? Create a damn dash charge power bank. Also at 5 minutes after talk of specs I don't think this warrants the title of "review". Phone sold in the last 2 years are so much more futureproof and don't NEED to be upgraded. I will keep my Note 5 until my next phone has 3 things - IP68/IP67. - USB C w/ USB 3.0/3.1 - I want to be able to transfer a 2gb video file/music much quicker. - 128gb base model.

[@Thetechchap]

+Ryan Cooper did you not watch the whole thing?

[@bd8594]

Actually there were several phones offering 8g ram in China before one plus 5.

[@hamdibrave85]

s8 the best as simple as that. i have the orchid gray. best design small size and big screen.best smatphone 2017 no doubt

[@Thetechchap]

Hamdi Brave i agree it's better. but it's also £200 more

[@hamdibrave85]

The Tech Chap it'sworth the price for me. and they puch smartphones design so far samsung always step forward.

[@dylzoryzo]

hey I am very impressed by the software and cameras

[@mahipalreddy1439]

lg g6 or one plus 5 which is better

[@choonblaze]

oneplus for speed, g6 for everything else

[@zevul7870]

oneplus 5 better than lg g6. camera(rear and front),baterry,speed,audio(music)

[@toki-wq4gt]

Zenos Magha lg g6 has better camera?

[@choonblaze]

ofc g6 has much better camera

[@zevul7870]

no it hasnt

[@simosmaximos3642]

so you need a new cabel to Dash charge?

[@NikiDimitrov]

I doubt that people like the S8 of their software or user experience, which is crap, but there are people trying to convince themselves that the S8 is pretty smooth and so on. A very laughable things to say really.

[@ArnabAnimeshDas]

5:25 shouldn't have put EIS in there, it's misleading.

[@Thetechchap]

+Arnab Animesh Das it does have EIS at 1080p filming, but not 4k

[@ArnabAnimeshDas]

The Tech Chap That's what I'm talking about. It shows that it has EIS in 4k, which it doesn't have.

[@Thetechchap]

ahh right yes - good spot!

[@baz0786]

The Tech Chap hey nice to see another youtuber from UK. Can you do 3rd party case reviews for OP5? I am going to order it midnight tonight.

[@DubstepNationHDSP]

Here I am, sitting with my trusty old 1+1.

[@KomkommerJaap]

iPhone 6s or OnePlus 5?

[@richardkemp3421]

does it have a slow mo video recording?

[@AshyView24]

Still a good phone and price but they've lost touch with what made this phone and company famous. They've pushed the price slightly just too high.

[@raffaelender9464]

is it possible that oneplus will include EIS in 4k via a Softwareupdate?

[@Thetechchap]

+Raffael Ender it's possible i guess!

[@cbar0x]

I'm not exactly a tech expert but I can clearly see that this phone copies the iPhone 7 Plus design. Fucking why? What's the point in copying another phone design? This Oneplus is like one of those teenage girls copying the Kardashians