O Plus 8.5 Review
If you are searching for an affordable & decent Android Phone then this might be what you are looking for!
Introducing the New O plus 8.5 Android Smartphone.
*4 inch capacitive touch screen
*1 ghz processor, RAM 512
*Quadband/ 3g/ air shuffle/ wifi/ noise reduction/ fm radio/ dual sim-dual standby
*Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0
*5mp auto focus with flash
* 4gb internal memory, expandable to 32 gb
*plus you get a sandisk 4gb micro sd
*1500 mah battery
Price: Php 5,995.00
When I bought this unit last Dec 2, 2012 , I was informed that this was not formally launched yet so I checked with http://www.oplususa.com and found out that it was not part of their model list yet, makes you wonder. Anyway, this prompted me to make this little review for those who’s interested in purchasing this unit.
THE LOOK
The O plus 8.5 has a 4-inch WVGA 800X480 Capacitive touch screen. It has the power button and the 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top, the volume rocker on the left side, and the micro USB port on the right side.
It’s a very sleek looking phone and also very light. It’s back plate has an elegant black rubber finish that helps you get a grip while making you look good. It has the O+ Logo at the top and a scribbled note at the bottom which says “Designed for O+ in the USA”. Yes, its designed in the US but the saleslady said that its assembled in China. That’s fine, most of our expensive phones today are made there.
SOFTWARE
The O plus 8.5 runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ver 4.0.4). With its 1 GHz Processor, you can navigate easily and lag free. Google Play is pre-installed on this device, thus downloading a multitude of apps is one finger away, just log in with your gmail account and your good to go. The O+ 8.5 worked flawlessly with facebook, twitter and Skype. The same goes for some 3d games like Temple Run and Frontline Commando. I had no problems using WIFI but the mobile network(Globe) had a problem activating my Internet since it’s a New model so “my phone is not compatible to receive internet settings”. Updates to follow after I inquire with Globe.
The air shuffle was very entertaining. You can switch songs or pictures with just a wave of your hand, but not so useful in taking pictures though.
CAMERA
O plus 8.5 has 5 megapixel camera at the back and VGA camera at the front. Pictures look very clear and crisp. It takes decent pictures in low light, of course with the help of the flash.
BATTERY & BENCHMARK
As for its battery, considering a play a lot of games and social apps the phone can only last up to a day.I guess that’s how long a 1500mAh Li-ion Battery can deliver. However, if you can download a battery saving app, you can use the phone up to 2 days.
MY RECOMMENDATION
Comparing with most phones that has almost the same specs, the O plus 8.5 wins the Prize for functionality and affordability. The brand is new though so you wont find it anywhere, which makes it a plus because it makes your phone even more unique.
If you are thinking of your very first Android phone, I recommend the O plus 8.5.
To those who have more info regarding this unit, please feel free to share.
Posted on December 9, 2012, in Android Phone. Bookmark the permalink. 123 Comments.
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hi…can i ask if where did you buy the phone???can you really play frontline commando without lag???
Bought mine in Glorietta, Makati City. It takes a while to load the game but after that the game works fine.
it seems that Im having problems using the air shuffle. do i need to remove the screen protector for it to work?
Yup, the screen protector heavily affects the sensor located beside the VGA front cam
Hi, I am planning to buy this phone but I’m eager to find out if what I read was true about receiving phone calls and text messages. What they said was that it is having problems detecting what number you stored on your phonebook. When you save a number such as 0917-5555555, and you get a text message from that number, it will not show the name as it shows the message coming from +63917-5555555. Is this true? I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks.
I just discovered it recently. It has a problem detecting numbers with +63(area code). I had to edit the number +63917 to 0917 for it to recognize properly
nakakita ako nito sa sm manila at natuwa ako sa itsura nya ang ganda tlaga . same price 5,995
ok na ba yun internet activation if using Globe mobile network..? since O plus 8.5 is a new model.
Nope, glitchy pa rin yung globe mobile network.
Hi.. how about instagram?
Instagram works very fine
how much?
Php 5,995
Hi, im thinking of getting this phone too.. but, does it have wifi sharing (as wifi hotspot)?
Yup it does
How does the messages look like? Conversation style ba like nung sa iPhone?
Yup, very similar
can u adjust the sound of the camera?
Specifically for the cam, none. But you can turn it off via the audio profile of the phone
Dude, how long does your battery lasts.. Mine just like last for only a day.. and I still have to charge it every night…
Typical with most large touchscreen, just a day but i can make it last for two with a mobile care app.
Do you think instagram will work on this phone?
YUp, works fine
Hows the front camera?
The front camera is just average. There is slight pixilation when doing skype but tolerable
may kulay white ba nito?
So far, Black lang yung available at that time
Sir, ano po mas maganda? CM Skyfire or this one? Naguguluhan po kasi dual core po kasi yung sa CM while this one is single core. Pareho lang din naman po yung price and specs. Sana po makapag-advice kayo. Thanks!
I think Skyfire has the bigger screen 4.7 compared to Oplus 8.5 which is only 4. Air shuffle in Oplus is fun though, I depends on you.
gagana po ba temple run dito?thanx
Works Superbly, ikaw nalang mapa-pagod sa ka-kaswipe
Which Glorietta and what’s the name of the store? 🙂
Sa Activity Center nila sa gitna, parang BPI fair sa credit card. O plus had a stall. But i heard its sold at MX MemoXpress Cash and Carry, Comcentre Shop Parksquare 1, Hello sa SM makati. http://iamjammed.com/gadgets/updated-list-of-places-to-buy-the-o-plus-android-phones-and-tablets-in-metro-manila-and-other-provinces/
does it still have the same price? really interested to buy one. How about ebooks? what app do you use for the o+? thanks!
Yup, as far as i know. 5995. Downloaded Aldiko Book reader in google play. its ok
Na uupgrade po ba ung OS nito , ICS to Jelly Bean? Reply po pls . thanks
Not sure, i cant find any sources yet on how to convert to Jellybean, Will update if i Do
Available pa po ba ito ngayon? Meron ba white nito?
nasa cebu na ba tong 8.5? anong xclusiv dstributor nito? may tv po ba to? dual sim? ung sa voice meron ba to?
http://iamjammed.com/gadgets/updated-list-of-places-to-buy-the-o-plus-android-phones-and-tablets-in-metro-manila-and-other-provinces/
Sold in MX MemoXpress SM Cebu. No TV, DUAL SIM, VOICE search, YES meron
Sir pede po installan ng games tulad ng black ops or shadowgun..ala po bang lag..?? Bibili tlaga ako nito..sabi kc ng officemate ko dual core..single core lang pla..pls reply..
havnt played back ops or shadowgun but some heavy Hd games do have some lagtime.
ilan oras tatagal nya sa game ng ala patayan??
more or less 8 hours if non stop kang naglalaro
Help for battery apps pls.
iobit mobile care and many other choices meron sa google play
pde b un mga games na black ops at shadowgun o dead space / ?
i didnt get those but i downloaded a similar game, it was playable but had some lag time during multiple targets.
hinde nga?? bakit sa iba site 3 to 4 hours lang daw tinatagal especially hd games..
It depends on the game, the games were not HD. And i set the screen to lowest. If a maxed all the settings then mostly likely, 4 hours max
may available naba dito sa cdo?
murag davao ra bai og Cebu, not sure. but i heard there were suppliers in Iligan City so most likely there is a supplier there in CDO
meron akong nakuha white maganda mabilis ok na ok…apir
san po kya ako pwd makakita ng color white nito? yun po kasi ang inorder ko kaso up to now hndi parin po dumadating kasi na out of stock daw.. tnx po.. hope na makapag reply po agad kayo.. thank you po…
i didnt see any white variation during my purchase. refer lang po sa link nato regarding sa suppliers : http://iamjammed.com/gadgets/updated-list-of-places-to-buy-the-o-plus-android-phones-and-tablets-in-metro-manila-and-other-provinces/ . visit 1 that’s near you
maganda ba ang camera nito ? pwede mag download ng go launcher dito?
The camera its just ok, but it takes some time to zoom when taking pics in dim lighted areas
same po ba sila ng size ng iphone4?
Height: iphone4 -4.5 ; O+8.5 -4.75. Width: iphone4- 2.3 ; O+8.5 – 2.4
Depth: iphone4 -.37 ; O+8.5 -.4 all in inches.
Oplus is slightly bigger
can i use the zoom while recording a video? thank you.. hope you reply very soon,,
Yes, you can definitely zoom while recording a video
Sir ok lng po ba screen nito? kasi may mga comment na madali daw masira at di mapindot.. sir pareply..gusto ng kapatid ang phone na ito..syepmre gsto ko din naman po makasigurado..thank you po..sir pareply po sa fb ko kung ok lng.
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I have no problems with the 4-inch WVGA 800X480 Capacitive touch screen so far.
Is it dual-sim? Just want to make sure. Some sites don’t mention that it’s dual-sim.
Yes, its DuaL Sim!
can i edit a video by making it black and white or anything else
Yup, black and white, sepia, aqua, blackboard and a number of effects
Sir inquire at SM manila pero out of stock…is there any outlet na may stock pa nito?
please refer to the link in my older post. I’m not related to any suppliers but try to check them
ung 8.5 po ba ay merong mp 3 n 4 player? ung sa tab air shuffle ba rin un gYA NG cel? at meron ding cam?
ask ko lng poh kung meron ng nabibiling na accessories ng o+ like case and screen protector..?tnx…
Ilang hours po siya nag la-last?Kasi it’s 1500 mAh if Im not mistaken.Then san po nakakabili ng case or other accessories?:))Thanks po
two days if normal use lang. Wala pa masyado accesories since its relatively new
sa akin halfday lang nakakainis hindi mo sya magamit ng matagal huhu
Sir ano pong compatible na battsaver sa ganitong phone.ano po yung sainyo.hanap po kasi ako ng hanap parang ganun padin .
Iobit mobile care
Meron po ba white nito sa sm megamall or any sm malls? Hope you reply
Sorry, Im not exactly a supplier of the phone. Better check it yourself if you happen to drop by any SM malls
sir,, ask ko lng poh if sa pag save poh ng # kylangan poh ba ung nag start sa 09 at sa +63 parehong naka save..? para lumabas ung name..? tnx poh… marami poh akong nababasa na need dw poh..
hi..poh… sr. ask ko lng poh kung hnd na poh ba talaga pwdng tanggalin or i uninstall ung mga apps. na naka bild-in..? ung cp kc ng bro ko O+8.7.. pa help poh.. salamat..
sa pagkakaalam ko po hindi na sya pwede e uninstall kasi pre-installed na po sya peru kung gawan po ng paraan i think merun po syang pangtangal e google mo lang yan bro
Mine is white… 🙂
ask ko lang po f ung ” key pad” kung baga na nasa screen ay ” qwerty-type” ba? what i mean is, individual key ba un? then, does d unit come w/ a usb cord para mg transfer ng file?or we have to buy it separately? anong meron nito, mp3 or mp4?
yup, individual keys per letter. comes with own power/usb cord to transfer files. mp3 ok, mp4 ok din
ill wait for your reply,,, kasi meron akong mga tanong na hindi nasagot….. and i really like that stuff to be mine…. its fun….. thnx
actually merun na po syang kasamang usb cord kasi yun po yung charger mo bali pwede mo po syang e charge sa pc or laptop at pwede rin sa outlet … regarding sa mp3 at mp4 yes it has but ang format po ng video nito is 3gp hindi mp4 hope nakatulong ako hehe
ganda ng phone nato kaso super pangit naman ng battery kahit merun na akong battery saver at juice defender ultimate ganun parin halfday ko lang po nagagamit kainis sana may kaparehos ng battery nito sa ibang unit yung mahaba2x yung life nya, i have my white one
my air shuffle din po ba ang vid/mp3/mp4? or any other ups? how sure na mas maganda po to sir? gusto q bumili nito :3
mp3, photo gallery, picture taking activated ang air shuffle
6k pa din toh ??
5995
hindi po ba sya Sakop ng NOKIA o CHERRY MOBILE???
Hindi po
loggers po ba to kapag naglalaro ng mtaas n pixel
Yes, pag masyado ng mataas. Games like Temple Run 2, Frontline Commando and Minion Rush is running ok so far
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Hello Sir my face recognition pu ba toh/? at yung sa dati nilang airshuffle palagi lang kasing move forward or next, d2 po ba pag nag wave ka paatras aatras din tlg or go back?
Yup, meron po. same case as mine
hindi po ba sya Sakop ng NOKIA o CHERRY MOBILE???
Hindi po
kakabili q lng po ng new O+ 8.5 . .meron p po xa dto s Pavilliion mall, Biñan city . .
ok po xa s games . . hehehe..
I’m thinking of getting cherry mobile flare 4k lng halos parehas ng o plus.. Nag katalo lang siguro sa camera. Ang flare parang lumia ung style.
Ok, po ba to sa Temple Run 2?
Tremendous issues here. I am very happy to see your post.
Thank you a lot and I am having a look ahead to touch you.
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sir .. bakit ganun ung battery, agad nag lolowbat?
Its typical to all android phones sporting very large screens
my battery went out so fast that i have to charge it very now and then…. but i love the prouct. so stylish. keep up..
boss pano po paganahin yung data connection ng 8.5?kasi nag astigfb ako sa TM (isang sim lang gamit ko) pero kahit anong gawin kong install dun sa binigay ng globe na para sa setup ng internet,ayaw pa rin gumana 😦 paano po gagawin ko?
Eto lang main drawback sa phone na to, hindi alam paano ayosin ng globe to connect to their internt
ano po yung mas maganda samsung galaxy y or o+ 8.5?
mas maganda po yung 8.5
Mabilis po ba internet sa phone nato?
Via WIFI, yes mabilis poh!
hindi ba po talagang i airshuffle ang camera?
Gumagana po ang airshuffle sa camera but pwede pong e -turn Off
may screen shot po ba ito parang dun sa apple gadgets
You have to download the App for screenshots
Tech experts say that most phones that are not of popular brands easily lags when it gets full and when used a lot. Long-term usage of these phones can make you regretful by a year or two. Is this true?
It’s almost a year now since I got mine, so far so good pa naman.
i got a problem with this phone… 1st blackscreen, tpos pinaayos ko sa service center nila… may problem nnmn, pag may tumawag sakin nag bblack screen at kelangan pa ibaba ng kausap ko para lng mkta ko ung screen…di ko siya mababa kung di mismo ung kausap ko mag end ng call..tpos sa camera nwawala din screen..then pag pinindot ko ung lock switch..lmlbs ung screen tpos nwwla nnmn..minsan nag cacapture siya..bsta weird..ewan ko kung worth it ba tong O+ na toh or ung unit ko lng eh masyadong sabaw.. brand new ko binili toh..kaso bat gani2..daming sira at nagloloko loko..
Minalas kalang talaga sir, my unit is working fine.
I just have this phone recently it’s pretty cool. but since it is an android phone, battery life does not for traveling. but it’s okey. ask ko lang po bakit po pag puno na ung MMC, pero hindi ung internal at phone memory.. you cant use camera and video. is there any settings for this ?
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Yup, i had to set screen brightness to low to extend battery life. Default save is the MMC but you can transfer the files if you connect to a pc