OnePlus Two Invites | Launch | Specs | Price and Everything That Matters
If you haven't heard of the Chinese company 'OnePlus', please hand over your 'geek' badge to us. OnePlus is a smartphone company that made the boldest headlines as 'flagship killer' with their first ever phone - the OnePlus One. It's been over 15 months since the One was released and the company's now getting ready for the launch of OnePlus Two and it calls it the 2016 Flagship Killer. Did you note that? They're calling it the Flagship Killer 2016, not 2015! The company is so confident that their phone will kick all the smartphones to be launched next year. Is that all hype? Will OnePlus actually deliver what it says? We'll see tomorrow.
The OnePlus Two Launch:
Tomorrow is the day OnePlus team will reveal the second phone, the OnePlus Two. The company is leaving no stone unturned to get everyone's attention and launching the phone through a virtual reality event. The company has already distributed specially designed VR headsets aka OnePlus Cardboard (#-Link-Snipped-#). I've already received one, have posted a The OnePlus Cardboard Review You've Been Waiting For and will witness the phone launch in VR tomorrow at about 7:30 AM, Indian Standard Time.
Those of you who already have the cardboard should download the #-Link-Snipped-# from Google Play Store. The app will automatically start broadcasting the 360 degree virtual reality video stream tomorrow morning. Of course we'll continue this discussion in real time for all of you. Stay tuned for updates.
OnePlus Two Specs : All We Know:
Ever since the launch of the first phone, OnePlus has been boasting their hardware and that raised the expectations from the OnePlus Two. All we know for sure is that the OnePlus Two will have the following specs:-
There have been several concerns about the CPU. Snapdragon 810 has been known to cause heating issues and several people are very skeptical about OnePlus' implementation. OnePlus said that they developed a special thermal gel to take care of the heat dissipation and we'll know more about it tomorrow. The inclusion of USB Type C comes as a nice surprise because that makes the OnePlus Two the first ever phone in the industry to have it. Apple does include USB Type C in their latest Macbook, but the iPhone is yet to see it.
Of course, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM would definitely help the things move faster; but the experience would be defined by the operating system the OnePlus Two will ship with. I'm not sure if their engineering team will put OnePlus Releases Oxygen OS Based On Android Lollipop, Now Available For Download or OnePlus & Cyanogenmod OTA Update Mystry Solved on the phone, but I'd rather guess it'll be the former. Fingerprint sensors aren't new and I personally would like to see a new and innovative implementation of it. If OnePlus simply integrates into the home button like iPhone or S6, it'd not classify as a 2016 flagship killer, IMHO.
Here's OnePlus Two Leaked Antutu Benchmark Test Video -
- YouTube
OnePlus Two Invites
If I remember correctly, the 'invites' system to offer access to the product was first popularised by Google for Gmail. OnePlus has announced that just like you needed to be lucky to get an invite to buy OnePlus One, the OnePlus Two will have its own invite system. The invite system basically says that it won't be easy to buy the phone - which means those who get to buy it, will show off their phones with an added pride. OnePlus founder Carl Pei said that the new invite system will be a lot better than the earlier one.
The official reason for introducing the invite system is that the company operates on razor thin profits and cannot hold inventory. However, given the success of the OnePlus One, the production team is now readying 30-50 times the inventory compared to last year.
3 Ways To Get OnePlus Two Invite -
The first and the most recommended way is to register your email address in the invite list. To do so, head over to #-Link-Snipped-# , scroll down, type your email ID in the invite box and press 'Count me in'. As of writing this post, the count stands at 198,875; and is growing really fast. If you are a potential customer for OnePlus One, get into the queue as soon as you can.
The second method is to have a trusted friend who's bought the OnePlus Two. If your friend shares an invite with you, you must make your purchase within 24 hours or else, it expires. If your invite expires, you can't get it back; and that's how 'brutal' the system is. If you got an invite invite, you better book your phone.
The third way is to have enough spare time that you can spend on OnePlus forums, contests and newsletters. OnePlus will keep sharing the invites through various mediums and you will have to be extremely lucky to get your invite.
Finally, The OnePlus Two Price
OnePlus has confirmed that the price of their phone will be less than $450, which at the current conversion rate stands at about Rs. 29,000. With taxes; I'd expect OnePlus Two hitting India for a price tag of about 29,999 OR Rs. 24,999. OnePlus one has surprised the customers in the past with their pricing strategy. Of course it makes no sense to keep guessing the price as we're just a few hours away from the official launch of the phone.
I promise to keep this discussion updated with up to date information about the phone. If you have invites, do share them with our fellow engineers. If you have anything to say about the phone, their invites system, pricing strategy or anything; you are in the right place.
Update: Oneplus Two Prices are out:
1. 16GB Will Cost $329
2. 64GB Will Cost $389
The OnePlus Two Launch:
Tomorrow is the day OnePlus team will reveal the second phone, the OnePlus Two. The company is leaving no stone unturned to get everyone's attention and launching the phone through a virtual reality event. The company has already distributed specially designed VR headsets aka OnePlus Cardboard (#-Link-Snipped-#). I've already received one, have posted a The OnePlus Cardboard Review You've Been Waiting For and will witness the phone launch in VR tomorrow at about 7:30 AM, Indian Standard Time.
Those of you who already have the cardboard should download the #-Link-Snipped-# from Google Play Store. The app will automatically start broadcasting the 360 degree virtual reality video stream tomorrow morning. Of course we'll continue this discussion in real time for all of you. Stay tuned for updates.
OnePlus Two Specs : All We Know:
Ever since the launch of the first phone, OnePlus has been boasting their hardware and that raised the expectations from the OnePlus Two. All we know for sure is that the OnePlus Two will have the following specs:-
- A 64-bit, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v.2.1 CPU
- USB Type-C Explained Along With Its Significance In Modern Electronics
- 4GB, LPDDR4 RAM
- Fast Fingerprint Sensor
There have been several concerns about the CPU. Snapdragon 810 has been known to cause heating issues and several people are very skeptical about OnePlus' implementation. OnePlus said that they developed a special thermal gel to take care of the heat dissipation and we'll know more about it tomorrow. The inclusion of USB Type C comes as a nice surprise because that makes the OnePlus Two the first ever phone in the industry to have it. Apple does include USB Type C in their latest Macbook, but the iPhone is yet to see it.
Of course, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM would definitely help the things move faster; but the experience would be defined by the operating system the OnePlus Two will ship with. I'm not sure if their engineering team will put OnePlus Releases Oxygen OS Based On Android Lollipop, Now Available For Download or OnePlus & Cyanogenmod OTA Update Mystry Solved on the phone, but I'd rather guess it'll be the former. Fingerprint sensors aren't new and I personally would like to see a new and innovative implementation of it. If OnePlus simply integrates into the home button like iPhone or S6, it'd not classify as a 2016 flagship killer, IMHO.
Here's OnePlus Two Leaked Antutu Benchmark Test Video -
- YouTube
OnePlus Two Invites
If I remember correctly, the 'invites' system to offer access to the product was first popularised by Google for Gmail. OnePlus has announced that just like you needed to be lucky to get an invite to buy OnePlus One, the OnePlus Two will have its own invite system. The invite system basically says that it won't be easy to buy the phone - which means those who get to buy it, will show off their phones with an added pride. OnePlus founder Carl Pei said that the new invite system will be a lot better than the earlier one.
The official reason for introducing the invite system is that the company operates on razor thin profits and cannot hold inventory. However, given the success of the OnePlus One, the production team is now readying 30-50 times the inventory compared to last year.
3 Ways To Get OnePlus Two Invite -
The first and the most recommended way is to register your email address in the invite list. To do so, head over to #-Link-Snipped-# , scroll down, type your email ID in the invite box and press 'Count me in'. As of writing this post, the count stands at 198,875; and is growing really fast. If you are a potential customer for OnePlus One, get into the queue as soon as you can.
The second method is to have a trusted friend who's bought the OnePlus Two. If your friend shares an invite with you, you must make your purchase within 24 hours or else, it expires. If your invite expires, you can't get it back; and that's how 'brutal' the system is. If you got an invite invite, you better book your phone.
The third way is to have enough spare time that you can spend on OnePlus forums, contests and newsletters. OnePlus will keep sharing the invites through various mediums and you will have to be extremely lucky to get your invite.
Finally, The OnePlus Two Price
OnePlus has confirmed that the price of their phone will be less than $450, which at the current conversion rate stands at about Rs. 29,000. With taxes; I'd expect OnePlus Two hitting India for a price tag of about 29,999 OR Rs. 24,999. OnePlus one has surprised the customers in the past with their pricing strategy. Of course it makes no sense to keep guessing the price as we're just a few hours away from the official launch of the phone.
I promise to keep this discussion updated with up to date information about the phone. If you have invites, do share them with our fellow engineers. If you have anything to say about the phone, their invites system, pricing strategy or anything; you are in the right place.
Update: Oneplus Two Prices are out:
1. 16GB Will Cost $329
2. 64GB Will Cost $389
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Kaustubh KatdareThe VR launch for oneplus two is now live. Checking it out. Will post the details as soon as they reveal them. -
Ankita KatdareWondering if these leaked photos are the real thing.
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Kaustubh KatdareAlright, I'm not very impressed by the VR launch.
Points to consider:
1. It's powered by Oxygen OS
2. It's got 5.5" 1080p FULL HD display (Flagship killer?)
3. Swappable Covers
4. Dedicated Alert Slider - a physical button on the slide that lets you choose the notifications.
5. There's a 13MP shooter on the back -
Kaustubh KatdareYep that's the phone. The fingerprint sensor is still in the home button.
The phone is launching on August 11
They did not reveal the price; maybe I missed out on something. I however think the phone's going to cost just as much as the OnePlus One.
There wasn't anything new apart from the display and the OS. -
Kaustubh KatdareHere's the product launch video, it's locked video so can't embed it here-
OnePlus 2 - 2016 Flagship Killer - YouTube -
Ankita KatdareSo, is it worth all the hype?
I see that there already are close to 320,000 people on the waiting list of OnePlus 2 invites. -
Kaustubh KatdareMy thoughts after checking out the VR launch of the OnePlus Two -
1. The launch did not reveal anything new that'd blow our minds. The presenters were focused on repeating that the phone's got the 'best hardware', 'best camera', 'best user experience' - and none of it is something that the existing phones can't do.
2. The camera is a 13MP shooter with improved low light performance. We'll have to see how it actually performs. At present, the Samsung S6 still blows the competition.
3. They, for some strange reason, did not reveal the price. Carl Pei did FLASH a link to get invties. If you did manage to get the actual link; please share it with our fellow people.
4. In the overall presentation, it looked like the presenters lacked the content. There wasn't anything that'd make me want to 'ditch' my existing smartphone and madly wait for the OnePlus Two.
5. All that said, if you are out in the market looking for a new phone - the OnePlus Two is definitely a phone you should consider. It offers nice specs for a price, I believe should be just about the same as OnePlus One.
Do share your own thoughts. -
Ankita KatdareAfter reading that, I am guessing may be those who for some reason could not get their hands on OnePlus One, must be looking forward to OnePlus two. There's no other reason to give up your existing phone.
As for the pathbreaking feature, the expectations from the so-called flagship killer were too damn high. But this brings me back to my original thoughts that very little extraordinary can be offered in gadget launches that are just an year apart from the predecessor versions.
It is right for people to expect 'big' modifications and never-seen-before innovation, but can companies always offer that? I guess not. -
Anoop KumarAfter running Galaxy S2 for >3 years this is only affordable phone I can think of which can last for at least 2 years.
Though I don't see 2016 flagship killer, but yet the phone has highest configuration till date and best choice for people looking for change. Only thing is bugging me large screen.
Just hoping to find invite as soon as possible.😁 -
Ankita Katdare#-Link-Snipped-# We don't know the price yet. What makes you say that this one has the highest configuration? Did you compare it with all the latest phones from other Android players?
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Kaustubh Katdare
I think it'd be a stellar device if the pricing is right. I think the upcoming Mi5 and other phones will give the OnePlus Two a tough fight.Anoop Kumarbut yet the phone has highest configuration till date and best choice for people looking for change. Only thing is bugging me large screen.
Just hoping to find invite as soon as possible -
Anoop KumarConsidering Lg G4/S6 and OnePlus2 have similar processor.
One plus two got extra GB of ram, laser focus and USB type C.
Seriously 😡, It's a big let down. I thought 2K screen is confirmed.Kaustubh Katdare2. It's got 5.5" 1080p FULL HD display (Flagship killer?)
Now, which phone I should get ☕
Anyway, here are swappable back variant
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Kaustubh Katdare
Well, totally depends on your budget. I think we should have a separate discussion on this.Anoop KumarNow, which phone I should get ☕ -
Anoop Kumar
Yep..Kaustubh KatdareI think we should have a separate discussion on this.
I really like the swappable back cover. Laser focus is a new thing to try on. Rest features are about speed and power.
Let's see if anything new in this gadget. ☕
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