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[DedValve]

How does this compare to the nexus 5?

 

[DrFunk]

So will this ever be in stores?

Nah, it'll mostly be online through their stores

 

[EGM92]

Wow, almost 5 pages in and only one complaint about microSD. Tides turning? I'd still spring for the 64gb version even though I haven't even used half of the capacity on my N4 16gb.

Well considering you're not being forced to spend hundred of extra dollars for a massive storage upgrade there's no much to complain about. 64GB for 349 is a steal, considering some 64GB capacity phones run close to $800-900

How does this compare to the nexus 5?

Better in every way, but there's a big screen difference and form factor difference.

 

[spwolf]

so what about aftersales support?

Specs are good, price is great.. not everything is in specs though.

Despite them hyping it up, it is still pretty big phone and lack of sd card is interesting. Still, 64gb is cheap but why not have both?

I hope they are on the top of the software game...

 

[Bullza2o]

Looks very interesting. I love WP8.1 on my Lumia 920, but if I ever move to Android for my phone it would be this one or similar. Nexus 6 has some competition now.

 

[abracadaver]

OP says the battery is non removable but in the video it looks like it is right below the backcover ?!

 

[Qvoth]

still not really sure how the invite works
if you get an invite, do they mail you the phone or what? or do they have flagship stores in those countries and you need to go there and take it?

i've been hanging on to my s2 for far too long, not exactly in a hurry to change though

 

[TokiDoki]

I need a new phone but this isnt coming to my country .

Take my money please

 

[Koppai]

Oh wow, much amazing. China made. Quality? Dunno.

Where can I buy it?

 

[Mineshaft_Gap]

The Crysis 3 music in the official video caught me off guard because I only just stopped a game of Crysis 3.

 

[Koppai]

Since I have sworn off Samesung

Two contenders for my dollars are the Sony Xperia Z2 and the OnePlus One

Now lets see what Apple and the others bring to the table...

Can't wait for my upgrade in October

 

[chickdigger802]

so are there any hints guesses of the next nexus? Is there a recent LG phone that will be the base for an approximation of specs?

 

[tokkun]

so are there any hints guesses of the next nexus? Is there a recent LG phone that will be the base for an approximation of specs?

People speculate that it will be based on the LG G3. You can find rumors of its specs (hint: also an enormous screen).

 

[WoodWERD]

so what about aftersales support?.

Not sure if there's any truth to it, but a comment in the CNET article linked in OP say that OnePlus only has 11 employees.

 

[Cronox]

What I like about this is the 3 gigs of ram. The new HTC One and the Galaxy S5 both have 2 gigs of ram and I just don't feel that that'll be enough in the future. 3 gigs and no touchwiz or extra crap I can't get rid of and I feel pretty good about the phone not getting swamped and lagging.

Only things I would have liked are if it was a tad smaller (and 16:10 ratio, why do handset makers think 16:9 is a thing? It hurts one handed usability...), had a micro-sd (cheap upgrade to 64gigs of memory makes this hurt less), and a removeable battery. I'm finally willing to give up my physical home button if a double tap is all I need to wake the phone.

I'm in for this, unless problems reveal themselves in the reviews. I'm a little sad that I won't get to go to Ting, but going to T-Mobile with this phone will keep monthly bills reasonable.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Reposting the post I made in the invite thread since it seems like I'd probably have better chances at getting a response here:

Does having an invite mean I'll be able to for sure buy one (even if it's out of stock on the site I'll be able to purchase it/preorder it)? I want the 64gb one but I imagine it'll be sold out instantly.

Also, how many invites do you get back from purchasing? I plan to give them all back to GAF, but how many is that?

 

[Rafy]

OP says the battery is non removable but in the video it looks like it is right below the backcover ?!

you can see it but it's still "non removable". I'd love for ifixit to get their hands on this phone. Maybe we will be able to change the battery ourselves if it's just a ribbon connector and stuck on the phone with some double sided tape or glue. Just hope it's not soldered in like the first iphone.

 

[milkham]

Reposting the post I made in the invite thread since it seems like I'd probably have better chances at getting a response here:

Does having an invite mean I'll be able to for sure buy one (even if it's out of stock on the site I'll be able to purchase it/preorder it)? I want the 64gb one but I imagine it'll be sold out instantly.

Also, how many invites do you get back from purchasing? I plan to give them all back to GAF, but how many is that?

it seems that buying will be by invitation only. i think its five invites but i may be wrong.

 

[Themacabre]

Im I the only one that this whole "invite" system doesn't sit well with? This is a new company, with a new and unproven phone, that essentially want people to beg to buy it?

It's just a way for them to get more coverage/exposure/word of mouth. It's a common technique with start-ups, and it works.

 

[Blablurn]

It's just a way for them to get more coverage/exposure/word of mouth. It's a common technique with start-ups, and it works.

I hope they will have enough hardware ready. Even with this word of mouth strategy.

 

[acm2000]

would still much rather have vanilla clean android with constant google updates

 

[Radec]

How does this compare to the nexus 5?

Puts all nexus phone combined into shame.

 

[thenexus6]

5.5" is personally too big for me, at times I wish my Nexus 5 was a tiny bit smaller.. If they offered a 4.7" and I didn't have N5 and needed a new phone this'll be insta-buy.

 

[acm2000]

Puts all nexus phone combined into shame.

except it has very similar specs to the n5 so lets not get carried away

 

[glaringradio]

would still much rather have vanilla clean android with constant google updates

except it has very similar specs to the n5 so lets not get carried away

You sound awfully salty. There's no point being annoyed, the Nexus 5 is still a fantastic phone, don't feel like you've been duped because someone is now offering something better at a lower cost, that's how these things work.

 

[acm2000]

You sound awfully salty. There's no point being annoyed, the Nexus 5 is still a fantastic phone, don't feel like you've been duped because someone is now offering something better at a lower cost, that's how these things work.

why would i be salty? i can go out and buy one of these if i wanted, but ive had bad times with cynagenmod

if this had vanilla google supplied/updated android, id replace my n5 like that

 

[Addnan]

So this will only work on EE LTE in the UK?

 

[Radec]

except it has very similar specs to the n5 so lets not get carried away

except they aren't similar in ram, camera, processor, battery, screen size, chipset, and price.

 

[Rafy]

So this will only work on EE LTE in the UK?

Yes, EE uses bands 3 and 7 for LTE which I am pretty sure are supported by the OPO.
You can check the top of the OP to make sure. I put all the bands it works on top of the OP.

 

[TimeKillr]

Ugh, I'm pissed... My carrier in Canada is stupid and uses the 1700mhz band, so no OnePlus for me I don't want to go back to Rogers (which is the only one that uses 850/1900) so I'm fucked... I find it weird they're launching it in Canada when a single carrier will be able to use it.

 

[Polishin8r]

small thread for this beast, you are disappointing me gaf

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

Lack of MicroSD slot is disappointing but that's my only gripe. Can we expect regular updates for this phone? Fucking hate waiting a year for an update on my S4 through T-Mobile.

 

[Blablurn]

small thread for this beast, you are disappointing me gaf

lets keep it small. i dont want more competition when i try to buy this thing

 

[MercuryLS]

This phone looks pretty amazing. I wish it wasn't a 5.5" device though

Also someone explain this $1 thing. If you smash your existing phone and show it it OnePlus, you can buy the One for $1?

 

[DrFunk]

This phone looks pretty amazing. I wish it wasn't a 5.5" device though

Also someone explain this $1 thing. If you smash your existing phone and show it it OnePlus, you can buy the One for $1?

If they like your video, yes

 

[Kyoufu]

If they like your video, yes

That's the dumbest thing I've heard in a while.

 

[black_13]

That's a hella of a price. But this is a new company. I doubt it's first product is gonna be without problems.

 

[tissot]

Ugh, I'm pissed... My carrier in Canada is stupid and uses the 1700mhz band, so no OnePlus for me I don't want to go back to Rogers (which is the only one that uses 850/1900) so I'm fucked... I find it weird they're launching it in Canada when a single carrier will be able to use it.

This phone should work with 1700mhz (Wind/Mobilicity/Videotron)

 

[VanquishUK]

Any news on cases? I'm looking for one of those military-grade cases to buy with it.

EDIT: Also, do you NEED to pay the $1 to buy it?

 

[DonasaurusRex]

Oh wow, much amazing. China made. Quality? Dunno.

Where can I buy it?

probably made by quality slaves....

 

[chickdigger802]

so if it breaks, do you have to ship it back to china?

 

[Veal]

So can this phone run Crysis or something?

 

[Servbot24]

If they like your video, yes

So I have to smash my phone and I might not even get to buy the 1+? So I'm just standing there with a smashed phone like a total chump?

 

[-COOLIO-]

So can this phone run Crysis or something?

it could run this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORcyGC5nx0g

 

[snack]

probably made by quality slaves....

... Really?

 

[Earendil]

So god damn sexy!!

But 5.5 is too big for me. I can barely hold my S5 without struggling to type one handed. If they release a 4.8 or 5 inch version them I'm all in.

They should make a case with a handle, like a coffee mug... lol

 

[SneakyStephan]

So someone finally decided to sell 150 euros worth of hardware for less than 500 euros huh

 

[commanderpepper]

Looks really cool, this would be an upgrade over my current phone.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Ugh, I'm pissed... My carrier in Canada is stupid and uses the 1700mhz band, so no OnePlus for me I don't want to go back to Rogers (which is the only one that uses 850/1900) so I'm fucked... I find it weird they're launching it in Canada when a single carrier will be able to use it.

What? Telus, Bell, Koodo, Virgin, MTS, and Sasktel also use the 850/1900 bands. It's only Wind/Mobilicity/Videotron that use other bands. Basically every big carrier in Canada use the 850/1900 bands. Don't know where you heard that Rogers is the only carrier that uses 850/1900 bands.

 

[todd360]

Can someone explain to me what good a 4k camera is when you view the video on a 1080p screen? Or does it not matter since the screen is so small?