Oneplus 5 Help

[classicclown]

Hey everyone.

I know someone traveling to China in a week and with the Oneplus 5 coming out today, it seems like a good opportunity to buy the it from China (I'm due for a new phone anyway). My only worry is that it will not be compatible locally if it is bought in China. Is it a safe option to buy any model of Oneplus 5 from China or should I specifically ask the person to look for an international version?

Thanks!

 

[stefanl33t]

After reading just the subject, answer is 6.

After reading the rest, probably better to ask for an international version.

 

[dsix3e]

I think I read somewhere the Oneplus 5 has only one version that cater for almost all GSM and LTE bands.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Don't the Chinese have different versions for their domestic market because they have to have certain aspects/functions removed?

 

[Sumen]

If I'm not mistaken takealot said they will be selling it when they can get their hands on some stock

 

[vic777]

Oneplus is hard to find in China, believe it or not. I think the easiest would be ordering from Aliexpress, then getting it delivered to the hotel. I was in China and could not find one retailer selling the OnePlus (Beijing)

 

[ryu]

Retracted - error sorted out