Introduction
The Oppo R5, launched in October 2014 and released later that December, made quite a stir in the smartphone market due to its ultra-slim design. Its dimensions of 148.9 x 74.5 x 4.9 mm were unprecedented at the time, making it one of the slimmest phones available. Despite its slim profile, it packed a variety of features and capabilities aimed at the mid-tier market. However, like any device, it has its strengths and weaknesses, as explored in detail below.