HTC U11 or OnePlus 5?

[fuzzylumpkin]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

It's cheaper, better spec'd and also I'm just not fond of HTC.

 

[rickms80]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

Carrier? I was considering the U11 until I found out HTC dropped at&t's band 29 and 30. So now I'm looking at the OP5.

 

[digitalbreak]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

Carrier? I was considering the U11 until I found out HTC dropped at&t's band 29 and 30. So now I'm looking at the OP5.

It's the same with OP5. The fact that carriers have a say and still force on what phones work and do not work with their network is really bad. Only T-Mobile works great with unlocked phones including OP5 and U11. For the rest support and features are limited.

 

[Wildo6882]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

It's the same with OP5. The fact that carriers have a say and still force on what phones work and do not work with their network is really bad. Only T-Mobile works great with unlocked phones including OP5 and U11. For the rest support and features are limited.

OP5 has bands 29 and 30 that are missing from the HTC U11. Those can be important depending on where you live.

 

[AndroidEatsAppleCores]

Definitely love my u11! It works very smoothly and for the difference in price you get a better camera, better sound, better screen and water resistance!

 

[bhatech]

I have the One plus 5 and bunch of other phones. Honestly, screen quality on the OP5 isn't that great. I look at it and definitely can make out the lower resolution and also in general doesn't have the high quality of U11, S8, XZ premium or any other high end phones. I know majority of people say they can't make out any difference between the screen but personally I can make out. I get the same with 3T as well. Overall OP5 is great performing phone, camera is good as well but I feel U11 is well worth the additional dollars with only caveat that you are ok without headphone jack.

 

[Morty2264]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

The price point is intriguing, and the alert slider sounds awesome. It's between these two phones and the G6 for me, so I can understand your hesitation. My advice to you is to watch a lot of unboxing and review videos on YouTube, and see what you like about each device. Even make a list of the pros and cons of each phone! That really helped me when I was deciding between the Zenfone 3 and the Honor 8.

 

[torbach1]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

Do you use polarized sunglasses? If so, the HTC will be a pain. Every time you turn it sideways, you'll see nothing on the screen with your sunglasses on.

Other than that, I believe there will be a fairly noticable difference in apps staying in memory for longer with the OP. Certainly the OP 3T was already the best in the market in that area. So it partly depends on how you use your phone. I do a lot of app switching daily, and find the Samsung S8+ frustrating with memory management. I tried the HTC 10, and was unimpressed compared to the 3T, especially in the app switching and screens.

 

[cdd543]

I have them both and there is a pretty big difference in camera output in favor of the U11. I prefer the software experience on the OP5, screen is nicer on the U11, though the landscape polarization issue is a negative for me. Reception seems nearly identical.

 

[J R Mtz]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

I love my HTC 10, but after a year I've finally grown tired of the portrait polarized issue. Hate to take off my damn sunglasses every time I need to use my phone as I'm walking somewhere. And recently, the WiFi has been on the fritz at my house. It just unexpectedly loses all connection for a minute or 2, even 10 feet from the router. I just keep the WiFi turned off now at home. Was looking forward to my OP5 on Friday, but I guess getting it tomorrow is close enough.

I also don't seem to understand the obsession with the camera from pretty much everybody. Did the whole world become professional photographers over the past 1-2 years. Apparently if a phone's camera doesn't take professional studio quality pictures, the whole thing is obviously garbage... If you actually care enough to want that level of quality, buy an actual camera...

 

[Wildo6882]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

I also don't seem to understand the obsession with the camera from pretty much everybody. Did the whole world become professional photographers over the past 1-2 years. Apparently if a phone's camera doesn't take professional studio quality pictures, the whole thing is obviously garbage... If you actually care enough to want that level of quality, buy an actual camera...

I'm a stickler for a good camera, but I agree with this. As long as I can get some good pics and videos of my kids, I don't really care. And as I look back at my Google Photos since I had the Nexus 5, all of my pics have been good enough to preserve those memories. I'm not looking for something to hang on the wall at the Met.

 

[dannyar11]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

I'm a stickler for a good camera, but I agree with this. As long as I can get some good pics and videos of my kids, I don't really care. And as I look back at my Google Photos since I had the Nexus 5, all of my pics have been good enough to preserve those memories. I'm not looking for something to hang on the wall at the Met.

It's not so much just the camera but the whole package including video. I myself have a 4k tv in every room in my house as well as a 5k imac to edit video on. I like to have a capable 4k video shooter and the op5 takes horrible 4k video without ois. Super shaky unusable video. Plenty of other options in the op5 range that take way better 4k video even if it means paying an extra 100$ for a superior video camera.

 

[jazman_777]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

I also don't seem to understand the obsession with the camera from pretty much everybody. Did the whole world become professional photographers over the past 1-2 years. Apparently if a phone's camera doesn't take professional studio quality pictures, the whole thing is obviously garbage... If you actually care enough to want that level of quality, buy an actual camera...

I agree, there's a serious inflation happening. Everyone is churning out so many pictures...there's a huge devaluing.

 

[Wildo6882]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

It's not so much just the camera but the whole package including video. I myself have a 4k tv in every room in my house as well as a 5k imac to edit video on. I like to have a capable 4k video shooter and the op5 takes horrible 4k video without ois. Super shaky unusable video. Plenty of other options in the op5 range that take way better 4k video even if it means paying an extra 100$ for a superior video camera.

I understand that. And see where it's important for you. I think you're probably an outlier. I have one 4k TV and have never recorded anything on any phone in 4k. It just doesn't matter to me at this time. And I also agree that the OP5 seems to have pretty terrible 4k recording. So if that is important to you, then I completely see why you wouldn't want it. But I'm just guessing that it would be great for most people who don't fall into the 4k category.

 

[dannyar11]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

I understand that. And see where it's important for you. I think you're probably an outlier. I have one 4k TV and have never recorded anything on any phone in 4k. It just doesn't matter to me at this time. And I also agree that the OP5 seems to have pretty terrible 4k recording. So if that is important to you, then I completely see why you wouldn't want it. But I'm just guessing that it would be great for most people who don't fall into the 4k category.

The problem is future proofing. If the tech is available to us today, then take advantage of it for the future. Any video of your kids or experiences you record in 4k today will always be there for you when you are ready to make the switch to 4k fully. The price of the op5 is just to close now to flagships like the u11 which is superior in just about every category.

 

[Crystal Reinl]

I sure to choose the OnePlus 5, for its large 8GB memory + 128GB storage, and better 20MP+16MP horizontal dual rear camera specs.

 

[Aquila]

I sure to choose the OnePlus 5, for its large 8GB memory + 128GB storage, and better 20MP+16MP horizontal dual rear camera specs.

OP5 can only use 5 GB of RAM and the camera, while ok, is really bad compared to the U11, which is currently the industry leader.

 

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

I sure to choose the OnePlus 5, for its large 8GB memory + 128GB storage, and better 20MP+16MP horizontal dual rear camera specs.

Eh, I'd argue that the U11 has the better camera

Megapixels aren't the only factor in final image quality, and more cameras don't always mean better photos.

 

[krazyatom]

Re: Why get OP5 over HTC U11?

OP5 has bands 29 and 30 that are missing from the HTC U11. Those can be important depending on where you live.

HTC U11 doesn't have lte band 30? hmm I didn't know that. I get LTE band 30 very often with my oneplus 5.

 

[LeKeiser]

OP5 can only use 5 GB of RAM and the camera, while ok, is really bad compared to the U11, which is currently the industry leader.

source please?