It will probably be the only flagship of its generation that can be bought at a affordable price, not counting the countless Asian smartphones, like the Elephone P8000. We are talking about the OnePlus 2, the successor to one of the flagship phones of the last cycle. It's already out, and its launch could be very close.
Confirm features
Can't say that the OnePlus 2 be it official, far from it. We have not seen a single photograph of what will be the new smartphone. We only knew some of the data of this smartphone, which we have now been able to "confirm", so the future of the smartphone begins to be clearer. A new smartphone from OnePlus has been analyzed in a benchmark. The name of this one is OnePlus ONE A2001. We know that it is not the original OnePlus One, because the model name of this one was A0001, so it seems quite clear that it is a new generation. Will this OnePlus 2 actually be called OnePlus One, again?
In any case, there is more data that makes us think that this is the new flagship. It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, octa-core, 64-bit, and high-performance. This can only be the new high-end smartphone the company is launching this cycle. Furthermore, the memory 3/4 GB RAM (LPDDR4) and storage of 16 / 64 GB Without microSD, they fit a high-end model. The display maintains the practical philosophy: 5,5 inches with resolution Full HD on high contrast LTPS/IPS panel, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass.
The design is supported by a chassis of magnesium and aluminum alloy with stainless steel button panel, rear cover interchangeable and a key novelty: the Alert Slider On the side, a physical switch with three notification profiles (all, priority, or none). On the front, a fingerprint sensor very fast capacitive (up to five profiles) that can also act as a navigation button if configured so in Oxygen OS.
Connectivity comes very complete: Dual Nano SIM in dual-standby mode, 4G LTE with common European bands (1/3/5/7/8/20), WiFi a / b / g / n / ac dual band, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and GLONASS. As points to keep in mind, the OnePlus 2 integrates Reversible USB Type-C but on specification 2.0 (not USB 3.x) and does not require NFC. The battery reaches the 3.300 mAh And, although it doesn't offer official fast charging, the 2A adapter allows you to charge the terminal in reasonable times.
In photography, bet on a sensor OmniVision OV13860 13 MP with 1,3 ÎĽm pixels, opening f / 2.0, optical stabilization and focus laser, accompanied by a dual LED flash. Records 4K video at 30fps, 1080p at 60 fps and slow motion at 720p/120 fps, plus timelapse. On the front, a camera of 5 SM It's perfect for selfies and video calls. The audio system has a speaker. mono with profiles of MaxxAudio and 3,5mm connector.
Upcoming release
Now we're really close to the launch of the new OnePlus. The market has moved on, and with the arrival of several flagships, we've barely noticed that time has passed in the world of smartphones. There's been talk that OnePlus might announce its new flagship soon. And even if that's not the case, the OnePlus 2 can't be too far away, especially considering that the OnePlus 2 will be used again. invitation platform to be able to get the smartphone. If it is announced in the coming days, it could be very soon when the new smartphone is launched and both the specifications and specifications are finally confirmed. technical characteristics the same as the price it will have.
For those looking for a positioning reference, the OnePlus 2 is presented as a very high-end phone without excesses: it performs at a top level with the Snapdragon 810 v2.x, but controls costs with Full HD resolution, which also helps the autonomy. Its metal construction, reversible USB Type-C and fingerprint reader elevate the experience compared to the OnePlus One. In mobile connectivity, it is compatible with 4G in Spain and other European markets thanks to bands 3/7/20, and offers clear line management thanks to the dual SIM.
Oxygen OS maintains a clean and smooth Android experience fluid, with useful additions such as the dark mode, support for icon packs, Shelf and the ability to move the navigation buttons onto the screen if preferred. The Alert Slider's confirmation vibration, the Notification LED Multi-color and good touch response of the screen round out solid daily use.
Regarding availability and pricing, the manufacturer typically opens reservations by invitation and scales inventory by region. Two main configurations were considered: 3 GB / 16 GB y 4 GB / 64 GB, with introductory rates that were around €339 y €399 respectively, well below other top-of-the-range models of equivalent materials and performance.
Featured Specifications (quick summary): 5,5″ FHD LTPS/IPS display; Snapdragon 810 64‑bit; 3/4 GB LPDDR4; 16/64 GB eMMC 5.0; 13 MP OIS + laser camera and 5 MP front camera; 4K/30 fps; Dual Nano SIM; LTE bands 1/3/5/7/8/20; WiFi ac; BT 4.1; USB‑C 2.0; 3.300 mAh battery; fingerprint sensor; Alert Slider; interchangeable covers.
Source: GeekBench.
All in all, the OnePlus 2 aims for that difficult balance between premium features and a reasonable price: metal construction, lightweight software, competent battery life, and a promising camera that the software could squeeze even more out of. It maintains the charm of the "flagship killer" with nuances, and consolidates the proposition that already excited those who bet on the OnePlus One.