The OnePlus 2 Thread

sentient_6

So can Oneplus drive on from here? Official announcement is scheduled for July 27th but here's what we know so far:

CPU

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, that they claim won't suffer from overheating

https://blog.oneplus.net/2015/06/week-79-oneplus-2-projects-the-latest-specs-and-a-software-patch/

USB

USB Type C

https://blog.oneplus.net/2015/06/week-80-type-c-usb-oneplus-cardboard-and-the-worlds-first-vr-launch/

Fingerprint Scanner

Today in AC:

http://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-2-feature-refined-and-lightning-quick-fingerprint-sensor

So will DoneDeal and Adverts be flooded with 1's when this launches? Hoping they prep right for this and ditch the invite system.

CantGetNoSleep

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

jimmii

Got my one early on never had any major problems other than the odd reboot. Will probably get the new one and keep this one in case it turns out to be super buggy!

Would love to see a bit of water proofing but can't see that happening. A bit better on the battery life would be nice.

projectgtr

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

nedd

I need an upgrade and I am patiently waiting for the OnePlus Two.

The new Nexus 5 sounds promising but not scheduled until October.

heebusjeebus

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

heebusjeebus wrote: »

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.

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

heebusjeebus

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.

deadanonymau5

I thought I would start a thread for the OnePlus 2 for people to post about the OP2 instead of using the OnePlus One thread.

OnePlus Official Site (Buy here)
OnePlus Blog
OnePlus on Twitter

Official announcements so far


"OnePlus 2 will come loaded with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 v2.1 processor, engineered for OnePlus and our next generation flagship phone. 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.Features that the 810 supports include streaming 4K Ultra HD video, amazingly crisp and fast photos with one quick snap, immersive 3D gaming brought to you by the first-in-class Adreno 430 GPU, high-quality video streaming that uses less bandwidth, and exceptional battery life."


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"With the OnePlus 2, the fingerprint sensor is done right. It’s refined and lightning quick, unlocking your device faster than TouchID"



"The OnePlus 2 will be the first global flagship smartphone sporting this breakthrough technology. Its cable channels the same beautiful design of the OnePlus One’s that our users love, but this time with the added convenience and comfort of a reversible plug. Great products make life easier, and reducing a bit of worry everyday when our users plug in their devices is a significant improvement in user experience that we’re proud of."






It will be properly announced in the world's first product launch in VR, July 27, 7:00pm PT (July 28th,3am GMT)

yabadabado

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

yabadabado wrote: »

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?

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.

yabadabado

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

yabadabado wrote: »

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.

How did you get it so early?

yabadabado

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

yabadabado wrote: »

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.

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.

yabadabado

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?

deadanonymau5

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.

Are you talking about hardware or software?

The fingerprint scanner is a great addition so far anyway.

yabadabado wrote: »

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?

I presume they'll just send them to you via your OnePlus account. iff you log in you'll see 'Invites' or something like that.

indexapk

good job man

Simi

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Are you talking about hardware or software?

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?

corwill

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

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marcbrophy

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

yabadabado

marcbrophy wrote: »

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

CEO has said it will be under $450 so hope we get something similar here.$450 is around €410 at current rates hopefully we aren't charged much extra.

deadanonymau5

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.
.......
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

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

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/

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.

deadanonymau5

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.

corwill

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Fair enough. Didn't see that article before.

I'd love to be wrong, because I'd had my heart set on treating myself to a proper flagship this year, and it's just been a string of disappointments. HTC One M9, LG G4, Xperia Z3+, all duffers. Bah, humbug!

heebusjeebus

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!

marcbrophy

It's just a prediction, I really wish it sub €400 myself, so I could justify the upgrade

I think it'll be $449 (sub 450).
Conversion and sales tax 10 - 15% could mean the base price will be €479
20 quid for shipping then to bring it to €499

Still though, I'm excited for the reveal

heebusjeebus

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?

deadanonymau5

corwill wrote: »

I'd love to be wrong, because I'd had my heart set on treating myself to a proper flagship this year, and it's just been a string of disappointments. HTC One M9, LG G4, Xperia Z3+, all duffers. Bah, humbug!

Samsung S6?

heebusjeebus wrote: »

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!

:pac: I would hope they wouldn't use the 810 v2.1 if it wasn't up to the job. If they only launch one phone a year and it has major problems like that, I don't think they would be around too long. They're rumoured to be releasing more than one phone though.

marcbrophy wrote: »

It's just a prediction, I really wish it sub €400 myself, so I could justify the upgrade

I think it'll be $449 (sub 450).
Conversion and sales tax 10 - 15% could mean the base price will be €479
20 quid for shipping then to bring it to €499

Still though, I'm excited for the reveal

If it was 480, it would still be cheaper than all the other flagships. Looking forward to July 28th as well.

deadanonymau5

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.

corwill

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Samsung S6?

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.

Simi

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.

heebusjeebus

Hope the next announcement will be a whopping 4,000 mAh battery.
If its gonna have a huge screen, you may as well have a huge battery (literally) backing it up.

54and56

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

jimmii

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

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

Dam that is pretty good value. I guess its not going to take many sales from those looking for an OP2 but as a back up or replacement it's definitely hard to beat if you are looking in the <€250 range. Most people are more than familiar with ZTE now good to know it's got a decent manufacturer behind it.

deadanonymau5

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

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Hope the next announcement will be a whopping 4,000 mAh battery.
If its gonna have a huge screen, you may as well have a huge battery (literally) backing it up.

It's probably the same screen. A 4,000mAh battery would be perfect!

corwill

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.

The Corinthian

Duplicate thread. Locked.

god's toy

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

The Corinthian

Merged as requested.

Gran Hermano

Reddit AMAA with OnePlus staff discussing OnePlus 2
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3cos0m/oneplus_amaa_preoneplus_2_launch_edition/


Battery details

Although the OnePlus 2 is smaller than the OnePlus One we've managed to pack almost 10% more juice: the OnePlus 2 will have a whooping 3300mAh battery!

nedd

There is a picture of a OnePlus One on a table with a OnePlus Two under it. You cant see the Two. So its smaller, does this mean smaller screen or same size screen but smaller bezel?

Gran Hermano

nedd wrote: »

There is a picture of a OnePlus One on a table with a OnePlus Two under it. You cant see the Two. So its smaller, does this mean smaller screen or same size screen but smaller bezel?

Screen size not confirmed but expected to be similar to 1+1 but as you said smaller bezel.

yabadabado

If its smaller than the one then I would be very tempted,that's the one thing that annoys me about it.
Have the dimensions of the two been released?

dan786

3,300 mAh battery confirmed.

mass_debater

It's been confirmed that the European version will support band 20 LTE, which is the 800MHZ frequency which operators will mostly use for rural 4G
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/07/09/new-oneplus-2-details-3300mah-battery-lte-bands-priority-invite-system/

wotzgoingon

yabadabado wrote: »

If its smaller than the one then I would be very tempted,that's the one thing that annoys me about it.
Have the dimensions of the two been released?

In what way is it too big? It is the perfect size for a phone. Fits perfectly in my pocket and good size screen. My old Note II had the same screen size. Tbh when I first got the OPO I thought the phone was very small.

yabadabado

wotzgoingon wrote: »

In what way is it too big? It is the perfect size for a phone. Fits perfectly in my pocket and good size screen. My old Note II had the same screen size. Tbh when I first got the OPO I thought the phone was very small.

Personal preference but I would prefer if it was a little smaller .