OnePlus 5
The 2017 OnePlus — first dual camera, eight gigs of RAM.
The OnePlus 5 is a flagship OnePlus smartphone released Jun 2017, with a launch price of $479. It pairs the SD 835 with a 5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz display, a 16 MP · f/1.7 main camera and a 3,300 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 70/100 — A 2017 value flagship — now a legacy device. Standout strengths: first oneplus with a dual camera. and up to 8 gb of ram — generous for 2017. Main trade-off: mono speaker; no ip rating; no wireless charging.
A 2017 value flagship — now a legacy device.
The OnePlus 5 brought a dual camera and up to 8 GB RAM to OnePlus’s value formula. Ended support and dated hardware place it in the past.
Read the full review- First OnePlus with a dual camera.
- Up to 8 GB of RAM — generous for 2017.
- Fast Dash Charge and clean OxygenOS.
- Light at 153 g.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the OnePlus 5 compares
| OnePlus 5 | iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Nord CE 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Chipset | SD 835 | Apple A15 Bionic | Dimensity 900 |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz | 6.43" AMOLED 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP · f/1.7 | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 64 MP · f/1.7 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 2,018 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $479 | $429 | $349 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the OnePlus 5 released?
The OnePlus 5 was released in Jun 2017.
How much does the OnePlus 5 cost?
The OnePlus 5 launched at $479 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the OnePlus 5 screen size and type?
The OnePlus 5 has a 5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the OnePlus 5 use?
The OnePlus 5 is powered by the SD 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the OnePlus 5 have?
The OnePlus 5 ships with 8 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the OnePlus 5 battery capacity?
The OnePlus 5 has a 3,300 mAh battery.
How fast does the OnePlus 5 charge?
The OnePlus 5 supports 20 W Dash Charge wired charging.
Does the OnePlus 5 have wireless charging?
The OnePlus 5 does not support wireless charging.
What is the OnePlus 5 main camera?
The OnePlus 5 has a 16 MP · f/1.7 main camera.
Does the OnePlus 5 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the OnePlus 5 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 20 MP, f/2.6, ~2× zoom.
Does the OnePlus 5 have 5G?
The OnePlus 5 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the OnePlus 5 waterproof?
The OnePlus 5 has no official ingress-protection rating.
How much does the OnePlus 5 weigh?
The OnePlus 5 weighs 153 g.
What colours does the OnePlus 5 come in?
The OnePlus 5 is available in 2 colours: Slate Gray, Midnight Black.
Is the OnePlus 5 worth buying?
The OnePlus 5 brought a dual camera and up to 8 GB RAM to OnePlus’s value formula. Ended support and dated hardware place it in the past. SpecEagle gives the OnePlus 5 an editorial score of 70/100.
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