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OnePlus 2

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43 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): August 2015

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Expert Reviews | Christopher Minasians

With so much going for it at such a great price, there's no denying that the OnePlus 2 is a fantastic handset that's great value for money. Its battery life and display may not be as good as the competition, but its excellent camera and super-fast processor put the OnePlus 2 in a class of its own. It wins a Best Buy award.

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100

Alphr | Thomas McMullan, Jonathan Bray

The OnePlus 2 is not quite a flagship killer in the strictest sense of the phrase. It has weaknesses, not least its battery life. However, its flaws must be viewed in the appropriate context... OnePlus 2 is the biggest bargain in the smartphone sector right now.

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100

IT PRO | Andrew Williams

Despite some flaws, not least of which is the annoying purchasing process, OnePlus has come up with a great phone of class-leading value: a real achievement.

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100

Stuff | Andrew Williams

Good software, good performance and battery life... This is the phone to put in your sights.

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100

International Business Times | David Gilbert

The OnePlus 2 features great build quality, a large and bright screen, intuitive software, good performance, and a decent camera.

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90

Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin

The OnePlus 2 is a handset that delivers a HUGE amount of value for money. Think Google's Nexus 5, just jacked-up on steroids and HGH

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90

TechRadar | John McCann

OnePlus has done it again. It's managed to conquer the tricky second album with a smartphone which builds on its predecessor in a number of ways without losing its core appeal.

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90

Trusted Reviews | Andrew Williams

The OnePlus 2 is a remarkable phone. It comes across a sensible alternative to more expensive phones, without any particularly obvious compromises involved.

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90

Recombu | Alex Todd

Whilst there are some notable imperfections not found in more costly flagship rivals, the list of negatives is dwarfed by the positives based on our encounter with the phone. If you're in the market for a new top-tier contender right now, this would be a very smart purchase indeed.

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90

ITProPortal | Mihaita Bamburic

The difference between OnePlus 2 and a "proper" flagship is so small that plenty of people who are interested in a device in this segment would not normally be able to justify the price difference. That is its main appeal, after all: top-end specs at an affordable price that makes you forget about that traditional flagship.

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90

BGR | Zach Epstein

The OnePlus 2 truly is the best smartphone in the world by a staggering margin when taking quality, performance and value into account. In fact, no other mass market smartphone even comes close.

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89

Android Central | Russell Holly

It's got a great camera, one of the best fingerprint sensors out there today, and a hardware design worth celebrating. But the OnePlus 2 still needs some work before it can stand beside the other great phones we've seen launch this year.

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87

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

The OnePlus 2 is a really good smartphone, even though it is not quite the advertised flagship killer that it wants to be. The poor video performance, the missing connectivity features and the lack of a microSD slot prevent a very good rating. The camera is certainly good as well, but it cannot quite compete with the quality of a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge or LG G4 and does not offer many settings.

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86

Engadget | Chris Velazco

Smartphone aficionados have been clamoring for the OnePlus 2 since, well, the days of the OnePlus One. Now it's here, and it's mostly great, especially if you're looking for horsepower. The second-gen version looks more expensive than it is thanks to its impressive build quality, and its powerful internals help the phone punch above its weight in performance tests. Still, the lack of NFC and expandable storage, along with a few software bugs (we're told they're being worked on), mean the OnePlus 2 won't be for everyone.

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85

The Verge | Dan Seifert

If the OnePlus 2 was priced at the same level as an iPhone or Galaxy S6, it'd be easy to forget about it and move on. But in the context of its extremely low price, it's hard to really take much issue with its few faults, making it a winner in my book. And it didn't have to kill anything to get there.

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83

Android Authority | Joshua Vergara

The OnePlus 2 is solidly and beautifully designed but shows a few glaring blemishes underneath the surface.

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82

pocketnow | Michael Fisher

It's not the game-changer its predecessor was; phones with identical or even superior specs can now be had for much the same price, and this plus its iterative nature means it has to work harder to keep phone geeks interested. But above all that, the OnePlus 2 is an uncommonly good smartphone

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80

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

All of which leads us to conclude that the OnePlus 2 is definitely one of the best devices you can get out there if you are looking for high-end hardware at a relatively affordable price.

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80

The Mobile Indian | Sandeep Budki

To sum it up, I would say OnePlus 2 is just like a Nexus device with some bugs, minus the hefty price tag and official logo of Google. The reason for it is that OxygenOS 2.0 looks and feels just like stock Android OS

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80

Gadgets Now | Anupam Saxena

...the phone ticks most of the right checkboxes; it's got a good built, bright display, clutter-free software, great camera, smooth performance, a fingerprint sensor and decent battery backup... It's certainly not a flagship killer as the phone lacks some high-end features including a QHD panel, NFC and even quick charging.

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80

AndroidPit | Kris Carlon

The OnePlus 2 is a great phone, but it suffers from two things: the necessary limitations that needed to be placed upon it to meet its price point and the negativity that One Plus' incessant hype-beasting produces as a result.

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80

TechDissected | Nick Schiwy

Undoubtedly, I would recommend the OnePlus 2 to anybody who wants a new 5.5" high-quality smartphone with 64GB of storage...

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80

Techdissected | Nick Schiwy

Undoubtedly, I would recommend the OnePlus 2. OnePlus made some strange decisions this year (like the removal of NFC) that automatically count them out as an option for some people, but for others this could be the phone of their dreams.

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80

TechSpot | Tim Schiesser

However, despite the aforementioned issues with the OnePlus 2, it's hard to ignore the device from a value perspective. If you would rather save some cash, the OnePlus 2 is a pretty decent choice.

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80

Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader

The OnePlus 2 may be the best phone you can buy... but it comes with a bunch of caveats, the most notable of which is that it is really difficult to purchase at the moment. Once in hand, though, the device shines with enviable performance, ample battery life, a great screen and camera, and lots of customizations to satiate the most avid Android tweaker.

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80

The Inquirer | Carly Page

In spite of its flaws, of which there are many, it's hard not to like the OnePlus 2. It gives the big-name flagships a run for their money when it comes to performance, there's no overbearing custom skin, and, most importantly, it's affordable.

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80

PC Advisor | Marie Brewis

The OnePlus 2 is not a flagship killer. It does have some killer new features though.

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80

SlashGear | Chris Burns

The OnePlus 2 is a winner in its price category, destroying competitors in almost all objective comparisons of hardware.... The display on the OnePlus 2 is not particularly miraculous, but certainly doesn't look pathetic near its far higher-priced brethren.

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80

T3 | John Mccann

There's a better camera, improved screen, nifty fingerprint scanner and a premium design... It's not perfect, with a handful of software bugs and the lack of features some may deem relatively core to the smartphone experience - but don't let that put you off.

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80

The Gadget Show

The OnePlus 2 is a cracking phone for those who want a phone that looks and feels high-end, without having to spend hundreds upon hundreds of pounds. There are a few little things the top names do a little better here and there, but the OnePlus 2 is the current bargain hunter's choice if you're after a premium handset for not a load of cash.

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80

Pocket-lint | Mike Lowe

The OnePlus 2 is an exceptional phone, without just taking the price into consideration.... Really the OnePlus 2 lives in its own space, because nothing else at this price point delivers nearly as much.

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80

NDTV Gadgets | Kunal Dua

If you are looking for a dual-SIM Android smartphone with decent battery life and near-stock Android, we say go ahead, but be prepared to live with a few quirks... However, if you are someone who values reliability over bargains, and wants a smartphone that's as stable as some of the bigger name flagships, the 2 isn't quite there yet.

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80

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

The OnePlus 2 gets a lot of things right, and only a few things wrong. The build quality is great, the design is attractive, the specifications high and the software is good.

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78

CNET UK | Aloysius Low

The OnePlus 2 offers powerful hardware and beautiful design at a comparatively low price, but availability through the OnePlus invite system makes it hard to acquire.

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75

Gizmodo UK | Mario Aguilar

This is a very good phone that'll cost significantly less than its closest competitor. The OnePlus 2 is really enticing, but the company still hasn't fully delivered on its promise to make a phone that can kill flagships. It's cheaper, sure, but you pay for that cheapness with performance.

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70

Gadgette | Holly Brockwell

Have I said enough times that this is not a 2016 flagship killer? It is also not a 2015 flagship killer. This is a phone that's good for the price, though has stiff competition even in the mid-range bracket and OnePlus would do well to be honest about that. It's fine. It's OK. It's good in some ways and bad in others. But for me at least, OnePlus Two doesn't equal love.

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70

OtherGadgette | Holly Brockwell

This is a phone that's good for the price, though has stiff competition even in the mid-range bracket.. It's fine. It's OK. It's good in some ways and bad in others. But for me at least, OnePlus Two doesn't equal love.

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70

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

The OnePlus 2 is frill-free and thrill-free... It does everything you could want, just not in a particularly stunning manner... Ultimately, the OnePlus 2 is a Snapdragon 810-powered, 5.5-inch, almost stock Android phone with a bright 5.5-inch screen and a metal chassis... It works equally as well as a phone that costs twice the price.

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70

Tom's Guide | Cherlynn Low

While the handset offers very good performance and an excellent fingerprint sensor for the price, it's missing the software prowess that came with Cyanogen OS. The OnePlus 2 also doesn't last as long as we'd like on a charge, and its camera could be better in low light.

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70

Mashable | Raymond Wong

The OnePlus 2 is yet another greatly priced premium Android smartphone that will eat into Samsung's premium pie.

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60

AnandTech | Brandon Chester

Even with a decent camera, good battery life, and a nice chassis, the OnePlus 2 simply has too many flaws that can't be overlooked.

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60

Digital Versus | Romain Thuret

The young brand is clearly no longer the champion of high-end value-for-money, and while it's a good phone in some respects, it's not the "flagship killer" its predecessor was. Plus, it suffers lags after only a few minutes of heavy use, reducing it to OnePlus One-like performance, one year too late.

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phoneArena | Chris P.

If we had to identify the single biggest reason OnePlus failed to deliver with the 2, it would probably include the now-gone CyanogenMod OS team. The new OxygenOS is seriously undercooked in comparison, and will require some hard work to match what was available to buyers of the previous model. The OnePlus 2's only saving grace is its price. But in this case, you really get what you paid for.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.85 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 5.5 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 401 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 73.3 %

Display Type: LTPS IPS LCD

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
CPU: Quad-core 1.56 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57
GPU: Adreno 430
RAM: 3GB / 4GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 13 megapixels with dual LED flash
Secondary Camera: 5 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 16GB, 64GB
Expandable Storage: Not Available

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 3300 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: None

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Nano SIM
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Water and Dust Resistance
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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

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