Friday, May 27, 2022
  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
No Result
View All Result
Home Editorial

Spec Sheet: OnePlus 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs. Xiaomi Mi 6 vs. Other 2017 Flagships

by Andrew Cheng
June 22, 2017
588
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

OnePlus devices have consistently delivered good value for money, but with the OnePlus 5, things are not quite as simple anymore. Not only is it the Chinese company’s most costly smartphone yet, the OnePlus 5 is inching closer to the price territory of other highly capable flagship smartphones. Well, let’s see just how the OnePlus’ 2017 flagship compare to these very devices in our updated spec sheet.

In comparison to its predecessors, the OnePlus 5 almost seem like an incremental upgrade. It still has the same 5.5-inch 1080p Optic AMOLED display, a slightly smaller battery than the OnePlus 3T – still with Dash Charge support, thankfully – and even a similar 16MP front-facing camera.

On the flip side, the OnePlus 5 does come with hardware befitting of a 2017 flagship smartphone. It ships with Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 835 chipset, a whopping 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of fast UFS 2.1 storage. Unfortunately, it doesn’t support any form of expandable storage; much like its predecessors.

But the biggest upgrade the OnePlus 5 received is a new dual-camera setup. Its main 16MP f/1.7 shooter is paired with a 20MP f/2.6 lens with a longer focal length, which effectively enables optical zoom and interesting shooting options like Portrait Mode. Basically, it’s a lot like the iPhone 7 Plus‘ dual-camera system, but without the benefits of optical image stabilisation. That’s right: the OnePlus 5 only comes with electronic image stabilisation.

ADVERTISEMENT

As far as specifications go, the OnePlus 5 certainly looks impressive against other flagship smartphones. It’s one of the few Android smartphones with a whopping 8GB of RAM, Dash Charge is one of the fastest rapid charging technologies we’ve seen, and OxygenOS is arguably one of the cleanest versions of Android on a non-Pixel smartphone.

Of course, some aspects of the OnePlus 5 isn’t quite as impressive. Its display, for one, is only a 1080p panel. Design isn’t one of the OnePlus 5’s strong points either: not only is it very iterative of the iPhone 7 Plus’ design, it’s just not as sleek-looking as the LG G6 or the Samsung Galaxy S8 devices.

But what the OnePlus 5 lacks in these areas are perhaps made up by its asking price. Although it’s not quite as affordable as its predecessors, the OnePlus 5 still offers decent value for money: the 64GB variant with 6GB of RAM retails at $479 (about RM2,055), while the 128GB model with 8GB of RAM goes for $539 (approximately RM2,310).

Now, while it remains to be seen just how much the OnePlus 5 will go for once – or if – it arrives in Malaysia, it’s almost a certainty the device will cost almost as much as, say, the RM2,599 LG G6. In fact, it may even approach the HTC U11‘s RM3,099 asking price, and we doubt the OnePlus 5 can rival the Xiaomi Mi 6 in terms of sheer value for money.

And that is the OnePlus 5’s main challenge to overcome. Now that value for money isn’t the OnePlus 5’s forte anymore, OnePlus has to deliver a very, very good flagship smartphone. The company is confident that the OnePlus 5’s dual-camera system is its best camera yet, so it’ll be interesting to see if this is truly the case. It may justify the device’s higher price tag.

Tags: Androidandroid smartphoneoneplusoneplus 5Smartphonesmartphone comparisonspec sheet
Back to top
Share235Tweet147SendShare

ADVERTISEMENT

RELATED ARTICLES

MySejahtera app Ministry of Health MOH monkeypox COVID-19
Apps

MOH: MySejahtera To Be Utilised For Monkeypox Surveillance Starting Tomorrow

by Heirul Kamel
May 26, 2022

National contract tracing app MySejahtera, which was initially announced to be no longer mandatory as of 1 May, will be...

Read more
realme pad x official
Tablets

realme Pad X Now Official; Features 11-Inch Display, Snapdragon 695, 8,360mAh Battery

by Heirul Kamel
May 26, 2022

realme has officially launched the realme Pad X in China, which is the third entry to its tablet line-up. But...

Read more
nothing phone (1) teaser nothing OS
Mobile Phones

Nothing phone (1) Launch Date And Pricing Allegedly Revealed In New Leak

by Heirul Kamel
May 26, 2022

A new leak regarding Nothing's first ever smartphone, the phone (1), has been circulating online. Though it isn't something exciting...

Read more
grab e-hailing
E-Hailing

Grab: Fare Structure Still The Same, Just Fewer Drivers

by Ikmal Rozlan
May 25, 2022

E-hailing operator Grab Malaysia has responded to the recent public outrage alleging that its prices have significantly increased in recent...

Read more
Load More
No Result
View All Result

TRENDING TODAY

  1. 1
    Transportation

    Proposals For New Klang Valley Highways Approved To Reduce Congestion

  2. 2
    Mobile

    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Review: Pushing The Price Barrier

  3. 3
    Photography

    Huawei and Leica Partnership Is Officially Over

  4. 4
    Fintech

    Enhanced TNG Card Sells Out Again Less Than Two Hours After Restock (UPDATE)

  5. 5
    Editorial

    Spec Sheet: OnePlus 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs. Xiaomi Mi 6 vs. Other 2017 Flagships

Lowyat.NET

Consumer Tech News & Reviews Malaysia

NETWORK

  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks

ABOUT

  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn More.