The OnePlus 2 Thread

I've had a One for 6 months or so but won't be in a rush to upgrade - I will wait to see if they iron out bugs and OS issues which are the only thing preventing the One from being the best phone on the market in my opinion

Ill be watching this closely if the next Nexus isnt for me ill prob give the OnePlus 2 a go.

I'll be keeping a close eye on this. The 810 qualcomm chip still has me worried about heavy throttling due to overheating.
Should know how it behaves before the trickle of invites turns into a flood.

projectgtr wrote: »

Arent these the "Version 2" chips? Supposedly dont have the heating issue, suppose only time will tell.

I don't think it's conclusive yet.

this day 3 weeks its going to be announced but when do ye guys reckon it will be available to order?
Do ye think people who got invites for the opeplus one will be given one for this?

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Dunno about when it'd be available to be ordered, the release date is Q3 anyway.

On twitter, I recall someone saying early adapters should get the OP2 invites first and Carl Pei (co-founder) agreed.

good stuff,I suppose there will be plenty of more info released in the next few weeks.
I have mine around 13-14 months now.

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

How did you get it so early?

got an invite from a boards member,luck really,he got one but couldn't use it so passed it onto me.
I think I got it in June so about 13 months.

Simi wrote: »

Are you thinking of getting the OPO 2? I'm pretty happy with the OPO, but I'm sure I could be tempted. I'll wait to see how it shapes up. A sub €400 price-tag with a few killer features might sway me.

Will wait to see specs etc but am tempted alright.If I could get a decent price for my One I most likely will trade up.

Is there anywhere to sign up now for invites ,checked the site but couldnt find anything?

Is the Snapdragon 810 not a bit of a turnoff? I can't think of a manufacturer who didn't avoid overheating without significant cpu down-throttling. If I had an OPO, I'd definitely wait it out for an OP3 perhaps with a Snapd 820 or some such in 2016.

I'm predicting €499 for the cost of the new one!

indexapk wrote: »

good job man

Thanks, it's an honour to start a thread that you felt was finally worth posting in after 19 months on the forum

Simi wrote: »

Hardware mostly, OIS for the camera would be a good start. Adding support for the missing LTE bands etc. Basically everything they missed the first time round. I really hope it looks something like this http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1416390/oneplus-two-open-pre-ordering-chinese-e-retailer.jpg

Software wise a theme engine for the stock os would be nice. Does oxygen os have a theme engine?

Ahh, ok. True.

Saw a pic from the OnePlus office where someone taking a pic was using a phone with metallic sides.

A fair chunk of hardware was released already, theres another announcement on Tuesday the 7th. Hopefully it'll be about the camera.

Im on CM11, so not sure about OxygenOS.

corwill wrote: »

Is the Snapdragon 810 not a bit of a turnoff? I can't think of a manufacturer who didn't avoid overheating without significant cpu down-throttling. If I had an OPO, I'd definitely wait it out for an OP3 perhaps with a Snapd 820 or some such in 2016.

jacksie66 wrote: »

Every phone that has the 810 has had overheating problems. The new Xperia Z3+ is a prime example. I wish they had gone for the 808 like the G3.
Was looking at this phone but might just wait for the z5 with its rumoured 820.

It's an updated version. I'd have confidence it's as they say.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/oneplus-2-cpu-qualcomm-snapdragon-810-v2-1.316786/

Just like we did with the OnePlus One, our engineers debated endlessly over which CPU would be the perfect fit for the 2. While we played around with other options, we always came back to the 810. Its speed and ability to multitask while maintaining optimal battery performance remain unmatched amongst others in the industry.
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Although there have been reports that the 810 runs warmer than its predecessors, we assure you that we have taken all the necessary precautions and beyond to prevent this from occurring in the 2. We worked very closely with Qualcomm’s engineers to integrate an improved version of the chipset (v2.1) in the OnePlus 2, and fine-tuned both hardware and software. The 2 will be “cooler than ever”.

marcbrophy wrote: »

I'm predicting €499 for the cost of the new one!

Really? Did you see the below image? It was posted in the first post, and was taken from their verified Twitter.

corwill wrote: »

Pfft, they're just going to down throttle it, just like everyone else -
http://m.gsmarena.com/oneplus_2_will_have_underclocked_cpu_and_cost_at_least_349-news-12709.php

"Version 2.1", me hole!

Qualcomm rushed their current generation of silicon to market using off the peg cores and soiled the cot doing so, all so they could catch up with Apple's move to 64bit. Even the 615 is having overheating problems.

Here's hoping they don't make a similar dog-egg out of the 820.

Fair enough. Didn't see that article before.

Ya, things are not looking good for v2.1 snapdragon.
I could maybe use the OnePlus 2 as my winter phone and keep the OPO for warm weather living!

This is a very recent review of the Sony Xperia Z3+ that has terrible thermal throttling. Cant be certain if this 810 chip is v2.1 though.

http://www.androidcentral.com/sony-xperia-z3-plus-review?pg=3#content

What's the point of going octa core if you can never use all cores?

OnePlus Forum Announcement (link)

The launch of the OnePlus 2 is only a few weeks away. Now, it’s time for one last OnePlus 2 announcement until the big day on July 27.

The RAM inside the OnePlus 2 is the latest and greatest on the market: LPDDR4. Your RAM is what handles your device’s short-term actions, like apps that are currently running or those in the background. With LPDDR4, you’ll see faster loading times, smoother gameplay, and never-before-seen energy saving features.

Why did we choose LPDDR4 for the OnePlus 2? Another notable benefit is lower power consumption for better battery efficiency. That means you’ll be able to use your favorite apps (and more) without draining the battery. With LPDDR4, you get twice the bandwidth performance as the LPDDR3 at the same power consumption profile. The RAM of the OnePlus 2 uses a lower operating voltage than its predecessor, decreasing from 1.2V to 1.1V. And with speeds up to 32 GB/s, it is also twice as fast as the LPDDR3. It offers optimal support for power-saving low frequency mode that brings clock speeds down when performing those everyday and necessary tasks.

All in all, LPDDR4 on the OnePlus 2 allows an even better user experience when using features such as slow-motion video, face recognition, and low-latency gaming--features that typically use a lot of bandwidth and can cause heavy lagging. Not only will the experience on the OnePlus 2 be smoother and sleeker, but your battery life will benefit as well.

Oh, by the way…did we mention we are packing in a whopping 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM? That’s more than, well, anyone else. Unlike 32-bit processors that can only utilize up to 3GB of RAM, our 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor uses all 4GB to its maximum potential.

We thank you for taking the #HYPE train with us. We can’t wait to share everything with you on July 27.


Never Settle.

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

I don't think we'll notice the extra GB to be honest. I really hope the hit a decent price point, sub €400 would be perfect. I might bite at €450, but any more than that and I'm out.

Hard to beat this as an OPO type clone - http://shop.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/vodafone-smart-ultra-6-pay-as-you-go-anthracite €175 unlocked (€5 eBay code) on a PAYG basis. I wouldn't swap it for my OPO but if I lost my OPO I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of these, can't believe the value THB.

Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 specifications:
Dimensions: 154 x 77 x 8.35mm
Weight: 159g
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939, octa-core
Display: 5.5 inch Full HD (1080 x 1920)
Storage: 16GB, microSD (up to 128GB)
Memory: 2GB of RAM
Camera: 13Mp rear-facing LED flash, 5Mp front-facing
Operating system: Android 5.0, Lollipop
Battery: 3000mAh

Simi wrote: »

I don't think we'll notice the extra GB to be honest. I really hope the hit a decent price point, sub €400 would be perfect. I might bite at €450, but any more than that and I'm out.

Agreed. Im more interested in the camera than the chipset and RAM.

corwill wrote: »

It's a really nice piece of kit, my brother has one and it's easily the most impressive current generation flagship, IMHO.

However, I swore an oath in blood not trust Samsung again after the horror of Touchwiz updates on the S3. Nearly sent me back to iphones, I'm ashamed to say.

What was the issue with the updates? The S6 UI looks fine in fairness.

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

What was the issue with the updates?

Update to 4.3 rendered the S3 unusable, coincidentally at a time when S5 sales were flagging.

I see the other oneplus 2 thread has been locked, Can a mod merge then please?

3,300 mAh battery confirmed.