Oppo R5

69 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (72)
design (33)
screen (29)
camera (18)
usability (17)

Negative
performance (30)
battery (17)
connectivity (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 reviews of Oppo R5. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the camera and usability are overall positive. The screen and design also get good reviews. There are some negative opinions about the connectivity and battery, while reviews are divided on the size.

portability, design, screen, usability, camera

performance, battery, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Oppo R5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Oppo R5

The thinnest phone in the world

Real tech heads may also miss some of the little extras that feature is some of the bigger-name phones like the LG G3 and Samsung Galaxy S5. For example, the Oppo R5 doesn’t have an IR transmitter, used to make a phone act like a universal remote....

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Thomas Thorn (techradar.com)

Oppo R5 review

One of the thinnest smartphones in the world

Fantastic AMOLED screen ; Decent 13MP camera ; Quick charge ; Low price

Uncomfortable to hold ; No headphone port ; UI feels cheap and dated ; Battery life not amazing

The Oppo R5 may be one of the thinnest smartphones available on the market, but it also packs in a raft of features that make it worth another look, if you can find it.

Jun, 2015

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Oppo R5 review

Simply the slimmest phone in the world

Super-thin ; Sharp screen ; Fast charging

Buggy, quirky software ; No headphone jack ; Mediocre battery life and tiny storage

An alarmingly slim, very well made phone that falls short on some of the basics

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.co.uk)

Oppo R5 review: Super-slim design but weak performance disappoints

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

The Oppo R5 has a ridiculously sleek profile with a metal frame that feels solid and well-built.

Despite having an octa-core processor, the phone is oftentimes sluggish. The 13-megapixel camera takes a while to start, too. The thin frame means there's no headphone jack or microSD card slot.

Oppo has created a beautiful phone that shows plenty of promise, but it needs to iron out the kinks in its performance if it's to stand out against the cheaper competition.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Dominic Moass (kitguru.net)

OPPO R5 Smartphone Review

The OPPO R5 was, until very recently, the slimmest smartphone in the world. Measuring just 4.85mm th The OPPO R5 was, until very recently, the slimmest smartphone in the world. Measuring just 4.85mm thick – it makes the iPhone 6 look chunky by...

Sharp display.

Dreadful battery life.

the OPPO R5 is certainly a beautiful phone, and a powerful one too. If you can manage with recharging during the day, it’s well worth buying.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Dave Oliver (wired.co.uk)

Oppo R5 review

This week's thinnest phone is the Oppo R5 from China. It's certainly slim, but how thin can you get without sacrificing build quality and battery life?

Thinnest smartphone around, stylish design, octa-core processor, decent cameras

No expandable memory, no radio, no headphone slot

The Oppo R5 may be the current record holder for slimmest smartphone, but fortunately it's also a pretty impressive performer, with a fast octa-core processor, a decent camera too. The battery could be a little better, though it's not quite a disgrace,...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (goodgearguide.com.au)

Oppo R5 review: Among the most innovative of smartphones

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

Thin 5mm profile ; Fantastic 5.2-inch AMOLED display ; Second generation VOOC fast charger ; High resolution front camera

Tiny 2000 milliamp-hour battery

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

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 S5.1 was first with a ridiculously slim 5.1mm profile, but its moment of triumph was just that - a...

5.2" 16M-color 1080p Super AMOLED touchscreen, 423ppi ; Android OS v4.4.4 KitKat with Color OS ; Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU (4x 1.7GHz plus 4x 1.0GHz), 2GB of RAM, Adreno 405 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset ; 13MP autofocus camera, dual-LED flash;...

No 4K video or 1080p@60fps recording at launch ; No FM radio ; No microSD card slot and no higher capacity option ; No 3.5mm audio jack (microUSB to 3.5mm adapter supplied) ; No NFC ; Relatively low battery capacity

Creating the R5, Oppo was obviously laser focused on delivering exquisite design and build quality, and making a sizzling first impression. And well, they delivered that in spades.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

Oppo R5 review: Super-slim design but weak performance disappoints

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

The Oppo R5 has a ridiculously sleek profile with a metal frame that feels solid and well-built.

Despite having an octa-core processor, the phone is oftentimes sluggish. The 13-megapixel camera takes a while to start, too. The thin frame means there's no headphone jack or microSD card slot.

Oppo has created a beautiful phone that shows plenty of promise, but it needs to iron out the kinks in its performance if it's to stand out against the cheaper competition.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Oppo R5 ( gold)

For Android fans envious of the iPhone 6 's slim frame, well, look no further. The R5's ultra-slim body beats the iPhone handily, and will draw envious stares from other Android owners as well.

The Oppo R5 has a ridiculously sleek profile with a metal frame that feels solid and well-built.

Despite having an octa-core processor, the phone is oftentimes sluggish. The 13-megapixel camera takes a while to start, too. The thin frame means there's no headphone jack or microSD card slot.

Oppo has created a beautiful phone that shows plenty of promise, but it needs to iron out the kinks in its performance if it's to stand out against the cheaper competition.

Jan, 2015

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