My problem is I tend to keep phones for a while, so if it does affect me it will be a huge issue for me. Importing the phone means I can't return it easily. 6GB RAM + 128GB storage is fine for me, so I'll stick to the 3T. Cheaper as well
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My problem is I tend to keep phones for a while, so if it does affect me it will be a huge issue for me. Importing the phone means I can't return it easily. 6GB RAM + 128GB storage is fine for me, so I'll stick to the 3T. Cheaper as well
If mine has a scrolling issue and OnePlus doesn't acknowledge the issue and offer a software fix, then I'll just sell it locally. OnePlus phones have good resale value. My bro got R5k for his OP3. OP5 could get R7-7.5k easily I think. Not a high risk investment.
TakeAlot.com might stock the phone soon, but the 3T is not a bad phone, it actually looks better.
srdcl
Member
I ordered the oneplus 5 from aliexpress today. Will let you know when it arrives. Will be my first Android phone, moving from an iPhone 6.
sand_man
Honorary Master
Oooh, nice man, congratz!! How much it set you back? And who's covering the shipping?
Sure it will be fine. It sounds like not all users were affected by it
sand_man
Honorary Master
Imagine we had a half decent exchange rate? Like R6/$? R3k?
Wasn't that long ago...
Indeed... we get raped with all our imported goods, cars and tech. Not to mention the local network operators raping us with data charges. I was on a MTN contract, contract is done, so porting to prepaid and over to Afrihost now.
Kolmogorov
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Weird, just looked at the POPhong store. $579 for the 8GB. They also have the 6GB for $482, i.e. basically no markup vs US price. Or $516 incl original glass protector and case, which looks like the best choice.A lot more than I expected
USD635 excl. customs and dhl costs. +/- R8600
It's for the 128GB.
Ordered from this store
srdcl
Member
Looks like the price was reduced since I placed my order.
I think the price on oneplus.net site is $539 for the 8GB.
If you ordered from oneplus.net, and then they drop the price within 15 days, you can get a refund for the price difference
https://oneplus.net/support/answer/can-i-get-a-refund-for-price-drop
sand_man
Honorary Master
I been following their pricing daily. It fluctuates all the time.
Kolmogorov
Well-Known Member
Decided to pull the trigger yesterday. 6GB/64GB version with original Sandstone cover and glass protector from POPhong. Couldn't justify the price difference for the 8GB version to myself...hope I don't end up regretting it.
Now for the wait...
Now for the wait...
sand_man
Honorary Master
Awesome man, congrats!!! Keep us posted on landing costs, delivery turn around times etc etc!!
I also went with the 64GB version. My OnePlus One has 64GB storage too and it's been more than enough. May as well just save the money, and price is generally the reason to buy OnePlus devices anyway.
What transportation you using? Family travelling back from the UK with my OP5 on the 10th this month.
Why the sandstone cover? The kevlar one looked badass, which is the one I chose.
Jola
Honorary Master
I decided to get the 128GB, mine was delivered in the USA a few days ago, and has now been shipped to SA.
srdcl
Member
My order arrived in SA Friday morning. It's been cleared through customs. Should be delivered on Monday. Total fees paid on landing was R495
srdcl
Member
I regret not ordering a cover for it. Darn it!