OnePlus 2 The Self Claimed 2016 Flagship Killer Android Smartphone. Does This Smartphone Deserve the Crown? Read It And Then Tell Us.
OnePlus 2 the most awaited smartphone after the blasting success of first one. Self claimed as the 2016 flagship killer, This android smartphone operates on OxygenOS which is a tweaked version of stock android - customizable and reliable. OnePlus 2 is powered packed with top-level hardware assembly and will available in two different variants both vary in memory. One with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB ROM and other one with 3GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB ROM. The other key features of OP 2 is listed below -
- Fingerprint scanner
- Bluetooth 4.1
- Digital Compass
- FHD display with 401ppi
- Noise cancellation
- Sound Profile switch
- 4K video recording
- Future proof USB type-C data cable
The as-usual Flash Sale -
On paper the OP 2 is extremely future proof but getting one in your hand might be difficult in early sale. Flagship killer android smartphone require invite to purchase. The one who own OP2 can invite his friend to purchase, in order for that one friend to owe the phone he have to enroll it subscription. Follow this link to subscribe for invitation. The invitation last for a day (24 hours) only so be fast with it.
The other thing is that you need to wait for almost 3 weeks to get your phone delivered. Is that a race or something? Oh and yes it is a race, back in 2007, Mr.Bank also enrolled in an invite campaign in order to purchase his golden SAMSUNG phone, #jokesapart.
Specification - Hardware & Software -
- So Mr. Flagship killer comes with 64-bit Qualcomm© Snapdragon™ 810 processor with 1.8GHz Octa-core CPUs alongwith Adreno 430 GPU the combination is cute enough to race you among your favorite game avoiding lags, stuttering and frame drops.
- Both of the variants comes with similar specification differ in internal and primamry memory. One with 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM and other with 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM. The bitter truth they are avoiding the 32GB variant, though 16GB is not enough for any one after reserved memory. The phone support OTG too.
- OxygenOS is based on Android v5.1 may get further update. A little lot similar to AOSP ROM. which keeps a good amount of memory always free.
- Its 5.5 inch LCD in-cell display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass deliver full HD resolution with 401ppi pixel density.
- 13MP rear snapper with 6x lenses, OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer), laser focus, dual LED flash and f/2.0 aperture. Records 4K videos, 720p slow motion videos at 120fps. Also comes with 5.0MP front camera.
- Supports Dual Nano SIM.
- Supports, Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity and Ambient Light sensors.
- Powered with non - removable 3300 mAh Lithium Polymer battery.
Specification - Build -
The 5.5 inch beauty comes with sandstone black rear cover, the official site also list other back covers but their availability is still questionable. Its outer cover is crafted resilient alloy of aluminum and magnesium. Comes with stainless steel accent, the body is light weighted in carrying and will look premium with their own made custom back covers. The LED display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and there is no air gap top prevent dust.
Speaker grill are positioned on the bottom edges with type-c connector port in middle.
On the right OP2 positions power and volume rocker. On the left there is a sound profile slider switch from which you can easily switch to silent / priority notifications / all notifications modes.
Speaker grill are positioned on the bottom edges with type-c connector port in middle.
On the right OP2 positions power and volume rocker. On the left there is a sound profile slider switch from which you can easily switch to silent / priority notifications / all notifications modes.
The front covers the silent notification keys which lights up on focus and in middle a fingerprint scanner which unlocks the phone, can support multiple fingerprints. The rear is made from sandstone positioning camera and LED flash. The inside sports nano SIM tray with a non-removable battery.
Verdict -
OnePlus 2 looks a premium, high end smartphone. The 5.5 inch phablet is already packed with high end hardware and Oxygen OS will make multitasking smooth as buttery. Though the phone does not comes with wireless charging support and quick charge port. And its really hard to get this smartphone in your hand, thanks to Amazon.in geo - availability.
So is this android smartphone is a flagship killer or not?
I leave this question at you. In my opinion 2016 is far away from now, we already have some low cost flagship devices on India online market so saying it as a flagship killer device is still in question. This phone is expected to available in Quarter 3 which is live now might be available in end of the month. Lets wait for this future proof device till now.
Sources -
OnePlus 2 Hand on Review GSM Arena
OnePlus 2 Official Site
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