Oppo R5 launched in India with 4G and so slim at 4.85mm

Oppo, the Chinese smartphone brand known for their N1 with the unique rotating camera design and other smartphones launched their new 4G capable smartphone in India. The Oppo R5 is currently the second thinnest smartphone in the world after the Vivo X5 Max. The phone is so slim with just a 4.85mm body while the title holder of the slimmest smartphone in the world has a 4.75mm.

Getting to the R5, it is basically a 5.2 inch smartphone running Android KitKat with their new proprietary ColorOS 2.0. The display is a 1080p Full HD one and the smartphone is runs on a Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor. We have 2GB RAM and 13MP plus 5MP rear and front facing cameras. 16GB storage that cannot be expanded as there is no card slot. It features all other regular features like 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc. In addition it has 4G functionality that you could make use of if the service is available for you.

The main catch is the thickness. at just 4.85mm and weighing 155 grams, this smartphone is not just very thin but also reasonably light. The phone costs Rs. 29,990.

Also Read: Meet Vivo X5 Max - the world's slimmest smartphone at 4.75mm

Oppo R5: Specs at a glance

5.2-inch, 1080p full HD display
1.5GHz octa-core Snapdragon 615 SoC

2GB RAM; 16GB internal storage
Android 4.4 KitKat OS with Color OS 2.0
5MP front-facing and 13MP rear-facing cameras
Wi-Fi, BT, 3G & 4G
Dimensions: 148.9mm x 74.5mm x 4.85mm
Weight: 155 grams

Priced at: Rs. 29,990 ($479 approx.)

This phone is just so thin and well featured at a quite expensive price tag. There are phones equally powerful below this price. But this one is very thin which could be a thing. Yes, it really is a thing to consider. So do you consider this in your list when buying a smartphone at 30k ? Share your thoughts.