20 Facts About OnePlus 5 You Should Know

So you are planning to buy OnePlus 5? There must be a flurry of questions swirling around in your head right now. Questions ranging from specs to OTG and VoLTE support to device variants.

ContentsQ1. What are the specifications of the OnePlus 5?Q2. What is the camera configuration of the OnePlus 5 camera?Q3. Is the OnePlus5 waterproof?Q4. Is the screen protected?Q5. What variants of the OnePlus 5 are available?Q6. How much free storage does the OnePlus 5 have?Q7. Does the OnePlus 5 have a headphone jack?Q8. Is it a dual SIM phone?Q9. Does it support LTE and VoLTE networks?Q10. Does the OnePlus 5 support USB OTG?Q11. What is the contents of the retail box?Q12. Where can I buy headphones and protective cases?Q13. What version of Android does the OnePlus 5 offer?Q14. Can the fingerprint lock also be used on apps?Q15. Does the OnePlus 5 support gestures?Q16. Are the capacitive keys backlit in the OnePlus 5?Q17. How is the OnePlus5 better than the OnePlus 3/3T?Q18. Does the dual camera setup really have 2.0x optical zoom?Q19. Is the proprietary adapter dash fee?Q20. What does Bluetooth 5.0 mean? Will you settle for it?

Look no further. We've curated a list of 20 frequently asked questions to help you make an informed decision.

Since it's going to be long, let's go.

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Q1. What are the specifications of the OnePlus 5?

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 64-bit 10nm mobile platform with Adreno 540 GPURAM 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 8GB LPDDR4x RAMStorage 64GB, 128GB5.5-inch Full HD Optical AMOLED display (1920×1080 pixels)Sensors Gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, proximity sensorBattery 3,300 mAhCharging type Dashboard chargingGSM/HSPA/LTET connectivitySize 6.07 x 2.92 x 0.28 inchesWeight 153 gramsProtection Corning Gorilla Glass 5Bluetooth Yes, Bluetooth 5.0NFC Yes

Q2. What is the camera configuration of the OnePlus 5 camera?

Rear camera 16MP rear camera with dual LED flashSony IMX398 sensorAperture f/1.7Secondary camera 20 MP Sony IMX350 sensor f/2.6 aperture 4K video resolution at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, slow motion 720p at 120 fps Selfie camera 16 MP Sony IMX 371 sensor f/2.0 aperture

Q3. Is the OnePlus5 waterproof?

The OnePlus 5 is not IP rated, which means it is splash resistant. So you can use it in light rain but a dip in a pool will get you to the service center.

Q4. Is the screen protected?

Yes, the 5.5-inch AMOLED screen is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Q5. What are the available variants of the OnePlus 5?

The OnePlus 5 comes in two variants, the difference being RAM and storage. The basic variant is available Slate Grey color and comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

The Minuit Noir limited edition is only available in the 8/128 GB variant.

Q6. How much free storage does the OnePlus 5 have?

The 64GB variant of the OnePlus 5 comes with 50GB of free storage space and the 128GB variant comes with around 110GB of usable storage.

Q7. Does the OnePlus 5 have a headphone jack?

Fortunately, yes. The OnePlus 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack located at the bottom.

Q8. Is it a dual SIM phone?

Yes, the OnePlus 5 is a dual SIM phone with two SIM slots supporting 4G and VoLTE. However, it does not have a microSD slot.

Q9. Does it support LTE and VoLTE networks?

Yes, the OnePlus 5 supports LTE and VoLTE out of the box. As for Indian customers, they can use the Reliance Jio SIM on the OnePlus 5 to make calls.

Also see: 7 phones supporting Jio VoLTE under Rs.15000

Q10. Does the OnePlus 5 support USB OTG?

Yes, the OnePlus 5 supports USB OTG, which means you can connect external storage to the device using an adapter.

A cool feature is that it allows you to disable OTG when you're not using it.

Q11. What's in the retail box?

Like any other phone case, the OnePlus 5 retail case includes the phone, an in-dash charger, a USB Type-C USB cable, a SIM tray eject tool, and some regulatory documents.

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Q12. Where can I buy headphones and protective cases?

If you are looking to buy headphones and a protective case, you can find it on the OnePlus online store or on Amazon.

Own a OnePlus 3/3T? Check out these tough yet stylish protective cases and covers.

Q13. What version of Android does the OnePlus 5 offer?

The OnePlus 5 runs on the latest version of Android — Nougat v7.1.1 — in addition to Oxygen version 4. Notably, the OnePlus 3/3T was one of the few smartphones to have Android Nougat updates.

Q14. Can fingerprint lock also be used on apps?

Yes, the app locker feature is now integrated into the OnePlus 5 Oxygen OS. So you can disable third-party app lockers.

Check out the 2 best facial recognition lockers to secure apps on Android.

Q15. Does the OnePlus 5 support gestures?

Similar to the OnePlus 3/3T, the OnePlus 5 also supports gestures.

However, with the OnePlus 5, it has gone a notch higher and added several new gestures which can also be customized to your liking.

Q16. Are the capacitive keys backlit in the OnePlus 5?

Yes, just like the previous version, the OnePlus 5 also has backlit hardware capacitive keys that can be disabled, just in case you are comfortable with the on-screen navigation buttons.

Q17. How is the OnePlus5 better than the OnePlus 3/3T?

The OnePlus 5 has improved a lot over the OnePlus 3/3T. One of the main areas is camera technology. Unlike the OnePlus 3T, the OnePlus 5 has a dual camera setup on the back, very similar to the iPhone 7 Plus. The primary camera is a 16-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture, while the secondary camera is 20-megapixel with an f/2.6 aperture and 40mm focal length.

Additionally, the OnePlus5 is one of the few phones to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with a 10 nanometer octa core design. Combined with the 6GB (or 8GB for the 128GB variant) of RAM, it can not only render graphics faster, but is also more battery efficient.

Q18. Does the dual camera setup really feature 2.0x optical zoom?

To be precise, the OnePlus 5 features 2x lossless Zoom. The optical zoom is only 1.6x while the remaining 0.4x is captured via the phone's built-in SmartCapture technology.

Q19. Is the Proprietary Adapter Dash Fee?

Yes, the Dash Charge adapter is proprietary, which means it will only be able to "quick charge" when the adapter and USB Type-C cable are used together.

Q20. What does Bluetooth 5.0 mean?

Bluetooth 5.0 is the new version of Bluetooth. The Samsung Galaxy S8 was the first phone to have it. With it, you can not only quickly connect or stream external devices, but also significantly improved range.

If we talk about numbers, it can cover almost 2oo meters in direct line of sight.

Are you going to be satisfied?

Phew, that was long and I'm sure we've answered everything about the OnePlus 5. If you have any additional questions, you know where our comments section is.

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