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Oppo R5

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User ratings:
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
56 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
10
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3.7 out of 5
4 user ratings
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4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
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Pros

  • Oppo is supplying an adapter
  • The phone also has a very good camera
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • lack of a microSD slot and the low-capacity battery
  • the phone is oftentimes sluggish
  • there's no headphone jack or microSD card slot

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • AMOLED
  • 423 ppi
  • 2000 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Oppo R5 - Pros & Cons

Oppo R5

Pros

  • Oppo is supplying an adapter
  • The phone also has a very good camera
  • solid and well-built
  • makes it easier for quicker access
  • quality was generally good -- voices came over clear and crisp
  • well-crafted design
  • slim and elegant design
  • the design is exceptional
  • Colours are fairly good on pictures taken during the day
  • Video recording is smooth and the videos turn out to be sharp and properly exposed
  • great viewing angles and good colour accuracy

Cons

  • lack of a microSD slot and the low-capacity battery
  • the phone is oftentimes sluggish
  • there's no headphone jack or microSD card slot
  • priced too high compared with the other Chinese devices
  • slow shutter and a very rare macro option
  • there is no space for extra storage
  • Gujarat Cong waits
  • You are using an outdated browser
  • does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
  • some entries in the settings have not been translated
  • slide three fingers up or down at any point on screen

Oppo R5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
423 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Oppo R5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 405
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readerno
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.86 in
Width2.93 in
Depth0.19 in
Weight5.47 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery capacity2000.0 mAh
Fast chargingno
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Display
Screen size5.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyAMOLED
Pixel density423.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
MaterialAluminum
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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Oppo R5 Oppo - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.7
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Oppo R5 Oppo R5 review: One to remember
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GSMArena.com
Published: 23.12.2014
Oppo R5 review: One to remember

The world's thinnest smartphone record is as fragile as a piece of china. It was broken three times in the last couple of months alone. The Gionee Elife...

Oppo R5 Oppo R5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.06.2015
Oppo R5 review
4.0

One of the thinnest smartphones in the world

Oppo R5 Oppo R5 Review: Slim on design, not so slim on price
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 30.01.2015
Oppo R5 Review: Slim on design, not so slim on price
3.5

Read the in depth Review of Oppo R5 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Oppo R5 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Oppo R5 Oppo R5 (Unlocked) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 16.12.2014
Oppo R5 (Unlocked) Review
3.0

With a premium build and Impossibly thin profile, the unlocked Oppo R5 might just be the most physically impressive Android smartphone you can buy. All that beauty comes at the expense of performance, however.

Oppo R5 Oppo R5 review: Among the most innovative of smartphones
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Good Gear Guide
Oppo R5 review: Among the most innovative of smartphones
4.3

The underdog from China has beaten the big brands to many 'world firsts'.

Oppo R5 A beautiful slim smartphone let down by poor performance
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CNET
Published: 14.01.2015
A beautiful slim smartphone let down by poor performance

Oppo's 4.85mm-thin metal clad phone impresses with its design, but the sluggish performance makes it less than pleasant to use.

Oppo R5 Oppo R5 Review
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Android Authority
Published: 07.12.2014
Oppo R5 Review

We take a closer look at the thinnest Android smartphone in the world currently available, in this comprehensive review of the Oppo R5!

Oppo R5 Review: Oppo R5 (R8106)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 26.06.2015
Review: Oppo R5 (R8106)

Apple may lead the smartphone wars with the iPhone, but Oppo is challenging the big A for some inventiveness, finding a way to make mobiles slimmer than ever with the 4.85mm thin R5. Is this as good as it is thin?

Oppo R5 Oppo R5 - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 15.03.2015
Oppo R5 - Review - Ausdroid

Oppo last year announced two new handsets at their launch in Singapore, announcing the Oppo N3, an update to the N1, and another more design oriented handset, the Oppo R5. While the major focus these days is on the ‘major’ manufacturers who originally signed onto the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), it’s been the newer OEMs […]

Oppo R5 Oppo R5 Express Review: More than just slim
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The Indian Express
Published: 05.01.2015
Oppo R5 Express Review: More than just slim

A lot of smartphone makers have been on the quest for the thinnest devices for many years. Of late, there have been at least two big claimants for the thinnest smartphone title, the Oppo R5 and the Vivo X5 Max. The former is 4.8mm, while the latter is 4.75mm thick, hardly a thread differentiating the […]