When Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus announced the One
smartphone last year, they said that it’s going to be the flagship killer at a
price that most consumers will be able to afford.
With the price of $299 upon launch, it was indeed more
affordable than flagship devices from major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung.
Although it still didn’t get enough traction to beat the more popular Galaxy S5
and iPhone 5 in terms of worldwide sales, the OnePlus One remained a viable
choice for people who are looking to make the most out of their bang when
shopping for a new phone.
This year, OnePlus is trying to beat the One’s record with
the release of its second generation flagship killer – the OnePlus 2.
The smartphone is a step up from its predecessor, sporting a magnesium frame, metallic buttons and upgraded innards. The phone’s display is a 5.5-inch 1080p panel while the chip is a Snapdragon 810 SoC which features 3-4GB of RAM and 16GB to 64GB of onboard storage.
At the back, there’s a 13MP camera with optical image stabilization,
laser focus, support for 4K video capture and HD slow motion recording at 120
frames per second. There’s also a 5MP sensor on the front for selfies and video
calls. A fingerprint scanner is also placed in front of the device which can
store up to five fingerprints.
The OnePlus 2 is the first phone in the market that comes
equipped with a USB Type-C connection for charging and data syncing. The
handset will have dual-nano SIM functionality, 4G LTE connectivity and a
3300mAh battery.
Just like the first OnePlus phone, the OnePlus 2 will feature
StyleSwap covers that will come in various finishes including bamboo, Kevlar,
black apricot and rosewood. OnePlus will be selling the handset starting at
$329 for the 16GB version and will go up to $389 for the 64GB variant.
