Got my new One+One today, which my bro ordered in Delhi.
Its not a new phone anymore, since so many people already have it, and there are tons of reviews online with better photos.
So what i will do i compare it with some devices i have.
The model i got is 64GB model, which is the sandstone finish. At first it feels like the "sand" will scratch off with some wipe. But they are there pretty firmly. Time will tell if it smoothens out after prolong wear and tear. Anyways, this thing is a beauty !! Can believe such beauty can come from such a simple design. The subtle arc design in the bottom part+ the constrasting coloring which gently shows..all these make this a beauty! Dont call me a Apple hater but it is definitely prettier than the iPhone 6 my cousin sister uses.
*i.imgur.com/HmoWIk2.jpg
The OS is fluid and snappy. Opening phonebook and scrolling through is a breeze, something Samsung phones totally lag behind. i installed some Free Themes that barely changed anything. The good themes that truly transform the looks of the UI requires payment. Anyone knows how to get them through "ahem ahem" means???
The display is gorgeous. Specially the color accuracy. Here i compare it with other phones. Starting from left to Right, you can see the Xperiam M, Zenphone 5, One+One and the Tegra Note 7 . It would have been better if i had put some high res pictures but i am lazy, so this is it... All are in maximum brightness with Auto Brightness off. I love the whites on the One+One
*i.imgur.com/6b9VMlk.jpg
Another thing i like about is the size. Compared to Zephone 5 with a smaller 5"inch screen, they both seem the same size. In fact handling the One+One is easier and more comfortable due to the slim design and the gentle curve. Sandstone finish beats any plastic body.
*i.imgur.com/Ui1Qjy3.jpg
The number of customization is huge. The Settings screen on the One+One is where this phone trounces the rest. I could list all but i am afraid i may miss some. The touch capacitive keys can be configured to different functions, you can put on screen keys like classic nexus devices, and go furthur by customizing them too like LG phones.
The camera quality was a bit mehhh to me. Its high time phones came with full res Panoramas. The Panorama mode is useless if you want to view the pictures on a computer, its very low resolution.
Even with it 13mpx sensor,performance isnt too great. It is somewhat similar to Zenphone 5 in terms of quality (or is the Zenphone quality that good?). In low light One+One its a bit better though. But then i was comparing One+One's 13mps to Zenphone's 8mpx.. Again im too lazy to upload pictures, there are better reviews online that shows the quality better. The front camera is nice though. Good details in the skin, something the new Samsung selfie phones like Grand Prime lacks
One thing i didnt like is the speed at which the app drawer opens. My App drawer in Zenphone 5 and Xperia M is a bit faster. Maybe the minute transition effect delays it a bit, or maybe its the themes i installed that makes it slower. Speaking of themes,the almost non-existence of decent free themes is a bummer >_< .
Certain gesture commands like dragging a "V" to open flashlight needs to be customizable, i mean i dont want to draw a huge "V", how about letting me draw a smaller "V", something i can do with one hand. Maybe the next Cyanogen version will allow us to make our own gestures.
Anyways, i am not much of a reviewer, if there is anything to ask or you want to inquire, just say it and i will get into it.
Its not a new phone anymore, since so many people already have it, and there are tons of reviews online with better photos.
So what i will do i compare it with some devices i have.
The model i got is 64GB model, which is the sandstone finish. At first it feels like the "sand" will scratch off with some wipe. But they are there pretty firmly. Time will tell if it smoothens out after prolong wear and tear. Anyways, this thing is a beauty !! Can believe such beauty can come from such a simple design. The subtle arc design in the bottom part+ the constrasting coloring which gently shows..all these make this a beauty! Dont call me a Apple hater but it is definitely prettier than the iPhone 6 my cousin sister uses.
*i.imgur.com/HmoWIk2.jpg
The OS is fluid and snappy. Opening phonebook and scrolling through is a breeze, something Samsung phones totally lag behind. i installed some Free Themes that barely changed anything. The good themes that truly transform the looks of the UI requires payment. Anyone knows how to get them through "ahem ahem" means???
The display is gorgeous. Specially the color accuracy. Here i compare it with other phones. Starting from left to Right, you can see the Xperiam M, Zenphone 5, One+One and the Tegra Note 7 . It would have been better if i had put some high res pictures but i am lazy, so this is it... All are in maximum brightness with Auto Brightness off. I love the whites on the One+One
*i.imgur.com/6b9VMlk.jpg
Another thing i like about is the size. Compared to Zephone 5 with a smaller 5"inch screen, they both seem the same size. In fact handling the One+One is easier and more comfortable due to the slim design and the gentle curve. Sandstone finish beats any plastic body.
*i.imgur.com/Ui1Qjy3.jpg
The number of customization is huge. The Settings screen on the One+One is where this phone trounces the rest. I could list all but i am afraid i may miss some. The touch capacitive keys can be configured to different functions, you can put on screen keys like classic nexus devices, and go furthur by customizing them too like LG phones.
The camera quality was a bit mehhh to me. Its high time phones came with full res Panoramas. The Panorama mode is useless if you want to view the pictures on a computer, its very low resolution.
Even with it 13mpx sensor,performance isnt too great. It is somewhat similar to Zenphone 5 in terms of quality (or is the Zenphone quality that good?). In low light One+One its a bit better though. But then i was comparing One+One's 13mps to Zenphone's 8mpx.. Again im too lazy to upload pictures, there are better reviews online that shows the quality better. The front camera is nice though. Good details in the skin, something the new Samsung selfie phones like Grand Prime lacks
One thing i didnt like is the speed at which the app drawer opens. My App drawer in Zenphone 5 and Xperia M is a bit faster. Maybe the minute transition effect delays it a bit, or maybe its the themes i installed that makes it slower. Speaking of themes,the almost non-existence of decent free themes is a bummer >_< .
Certain gesture commands like dragging a "V" to open flashlight needs to be customizable, i mean i dont want to draw a huge "V", how about letting me draw a smaller "V", something i can do with one hand. Maybe the next Cyanogen version will allow us to make our own gestures.
Anyways, i am not much of a reviewer, if there is anything to ask or you want to inquire, just say it and i will get into it.
