Oppo Find 5 - Android superphone?
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So, started reading about this phone yesterday, watched some reviews and was very impressed by such an unknown player.
Anyway, long story short, I've ordered one this morning, $570.
Quick specs:
5"
1080p 441ppi
13mp camera
2gb ram
32gb
...
Can't wait to have a go, will probably sell the two year old sgs2, it's as good as new, already got a couple of buyers.
Anyway, long story short, I've ordered one this morning, $570.
Quick specs:
5"
1080p 441ppi
13mp camera
2gb ram
32gb
...
Can't wait to have a go, will probably sell the two year old sgs2, it's as good as new, already got a couple of buyers.
Hi,
There's all sorts of products like this being churned out of Shenzen in China and other manufacturing bases in the far east. As per usual, the 'specifications' look/sound great but it's the overall execution of the device which invariably will be relatively/quite/very poor. Look on ebay and you'll see hundreds of listings for similar type devices which 'sort of' look like the premium brand offerings, but contain low end/basic/budget internals and electronics with minimal/little/no research and development etc.
That all said, it 'might' be that some of the bigger manufacturers are becoming better and thus creating better products in the hopes to sell more in the West - maybe 'oppo' is one of them?
If you've got the spare cash, then give one or something similar a go and see how you get on with it. Chances are high that it'll be 'lacklustre' but if it still does what you might want it to then great. The premium brands products are much better overall though.
Cheers, Dennis!
There's all sorts of products like this being churned out of Shenzen in China and other manufacturing bases in the far east. As per usual, the 'specifications' look/sound great but it's the overall execution of the device which invariably will be relatively/quite/very poor. Look on ebay and you'll see hundreds of listings for similar type devices which 'sort of' look like the premium brand offerings, but contain low end/basic/budget internals and electronics with minimal/little/no research and development etc.
That all said, it 'might' be that some of the bigger manufacturers are becoming better and thus creating better products in the hopes to sell more in the West - maybe 'oppo' is one of them?
If you've got the spare cash, then give one or something similar a go and see how you get on with it. Chances are high that it'll be 'lacklustre' but if it still does what you might want it to then great. The premium brands products are much better overall though.
Cheers, Dennis!
I've been following this phone for a while but since the release of the Sony Xperia Z and announcement if the HTC One, it has fallen into their shadows. GSMArena gave it quite a good review too. The previous Oppo Find was one of the worlds thinnest phones at the time.
They look good and this model appears as though it has had some time spent on it as it appears to be executed quite well.
The SoC is the same as the Sony IIRC.
Edit - I remember a batch of these having a problem with their screens. Some had a whitening effect at the bottom and some dead pixels.
They look good and this model appears as though it has had some time spent on it as it appears to be executed quite well.
The SoC is the same as the Sony IIRC.
Edit - I remember a batch of these having a problem with their screens. Some had a whitening effect at the bottom and some dead pixels.
Looks ok but no expandable storage and no removable battery are a shame,
I'm also not sold on the glass front coming to a sharp edge, seems like it would chip easily but I guess a cover would stop that.
Overall, not bad but a Nexus 4 would be just as good if you could actually buy one. Still a little behind the S3 and may get eclipsed by the upcoming S4 at a price.
Let us know how you get on with it.
I'm also not sold on the glass front coming to a sharp edge, seems like it would chip easily but I guess a cover would stop that.
Overall, not bad but a Nexus 4 would be just as good if you could actually buy one. Still a little behind the S3 and may get eclipsed by the upcoming S4 at a price.
Let us know how you get on with it.
Review here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/20/oppo-find-...
Interesting, but dont see why you would choose this instead of, say, the new Xperia Z or a Samsung... is it really that cheap?!
Interesting, but dont see why you would choose this instead of, say, the new Xperia Z or a Samsung... is it really that cheap?!
robsa said:
Review here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/20/oppo-find-...
Interesting, but dont see why you would choose this instead of, say, the new Xperia Z or a Samsung... is it really that cheap?!
Ilove my s2, so waiting for the s4 would be logical, but really like the look of it. Will seriously miss the removable battery and Amoled screen though. (At least I think I will) all in all: fancied some change.Interesting, but dont see why you would choose this instead of, say, the new Xperia Z or a Samsung... is it really that cheap?!
ZesPak said:
Ilove my s2, so waiting for the s4 would be logical, but really like the look of it. Will seriously miss the removable battery and Amoled screen though. (At least I think I will) all in all: fancied some change.
Reasonable logic, except the S4 is rumoured to be available end March.I think sub-Brands have an excellent chance, with quality hardware and physical design. But why on God's clean earth would you try to compete with the big boys on software, when there's bare nekkid Nexus paths available?
randlemarcus said:
Reasonable logic, except the S4 is rumoured to be available end March.
I think sub-Brands have an excellent chance, with quality hardware and physical design. But why on God's clean earth would you try to compete with the big boys on software, when there's bare nekkid Nexus paths available?
Beats me!I think sub-Brands have an excellent chance, with quality hardware and physical design. But why on God's clean earth would you try to compete with the big boys on software, when there's bare nekkid Nexus paths available?
I've never bothered with custom roms but I did play with all kinds of android phones. I do like touchwich, not the looks but the functionality. Since 4.x however, a lot of the good stuff is adopted into Android itself. This one apparently has a rom that looks a lot like MIUI, of which I've heard nothing but good things.
Anyway, no word on deliver but can't wait for it to arrive
.Odd to see they still went for capacitive buttons as opposed to the on-screen ones. I do like the fact that they are in the same position as the SGS2, the phone I've used for the main part of the last two years.
Video review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkqiFOvF8v0
Edited by ZesPak on Monday 11th March 09:45
Manicminer said:
Looks ok but no expandable storage and no removable battery are a shame,
Big battery though, and checked my phone (32GB+32GB), 32GB should accommodate most of my needs (maybe have to convert some MKV's
). Was a 54€/£47 price hike for the 32GB over the 16GB, which I found acceptable.Manicminer said:
I'm also not sold on the glass front coming to a sharp edge, seems like it would chip easily but I guess a cover would stop that.
Agreed, and I'm prone to dropping my phone, my SGS2 seemed exceptionally strong in the "drop tests" I performed Manicminer said:
Overall, not bad but a Nexus 4 would be just as good if you could actually buy one. Still a little behind the S3 and may get eclipsed by the upcoming S4 at a price.
IF you could actually buy one, that's in countries where it is available. In Belgium it is not, never. So that would mean some elaborate construction through a contact in the UK/GER,... which would be complicated if I wanted an invoice for my business.As for the S4, as explained, I have had a samsung phone for 2 years and it has been brilliant, even compared to some new phones, but fancied a change. I'm also no fan of the current samsung "design language". The S1 was an obvious iPhone copy, the S2 just looked very simple and clean (you'd have to be blind to confuse it with an iPhone). The new S3 does look a bit too much "designed by lawyers", and not very nice at all. I'm also no fan of shiny backsides because, as pretty as they look in pictures, they look terrible when they're actually used because of scratches and fingerprints (pick up any iPhone 4(s), Note 2 or SGS3 for refference).
Manicminer said:
Let us know how you get on with it.
I will.
Loving GSM arena:
http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_5-3d-spin-5161.p...
Also noticed, it's somewhat less wide than an Xperia Z, but a bit taller. it does sport the android buttons under the screen rather than on the screen, gaining a big amount of screen estate.
Already ordered a SIM card cutter and some NFC tags yesterday. Truly hope it doesn't disappoint.
Edit: small update: got an estimated delivery time of 2-3 weeks, as expected.
http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_5-3d-spin-5161.p...
Also noticed, it's somewhat less wide than an Xperia Z, but a bit taller. it does sport the android buttons under the screen rather than on the screen, gaining a big amount of screen estate.
Already ordered a SIM card cutter and some NFC tags yesterday
. Truly hope it doesn't disappoint.Edit: small update: got an estimated delivery time of 2-3 weeks, as expected.
Edited by ZesPak on Wednesday 13th March 14:36
I'm not asking them to change the order though, still think the white one has the edge
.Hope it stays white though
PS: Asked them a little question through the order site, got a reply in hours, very personal (not the generic sort of stuff you get most of the time), and very straightforward and helpful. Refreshing change from any manufacturer tbh.
Edited by ZesPak on Friday 22 March 08:18
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