OnePlus 5 Edge: 8GB RAM, 4100mAh battery

Past information stated that OnePlus is skipping the number 4 on its new flagship. This is due to the fact that “4” is considered an unlucky number in China. That’s why OnePlus 5 will be the next flagship from the Chinese Android maker. But today we get to see something totally different. It’s a render of the OnePlus 5 Edge, courtesy of Techconfigurations. Much like the Xiaomi Mi 6, the OnePlus 5 is now said to get two versions. One with normal screen while the Edge version has curved screen edges.

OnePlus 5 Edge has a unibody metal design with waterproofing ability. In terms of OnePlus 5 Edge specs, it will feature a 5.5″ 2K AMOLED display screen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone will come in two version: one with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, the other with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM. The phone is mounted with a 23MP camera on the back with OIS & EIS, PDAF and dual-LED flash, capable of taking 4K@30fps video. The front camera is 12MP with ultra wide angle view.

Other features include a non-removable 4100mAh battery and fast battery charging technology (Dash Charging). OnePlus 5 Edge is water and dust proof (IP68). The phone also supports USB Type-C and expandable storage up to 256GB via SIM 2 slot. It will run on the latest Android 7.0 version.

OnePlus 5 Edge: Final Verdict

Based on past leaks, the phone will be released this year to replace the current OnePlus 3T. But it’s still quite a while before we can see this in any local store. So in the meantime, let us know what you think in the comment below and stay tuned for more amazing news in the future.