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 <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/the-oneplus-cardboard-review-youve-been-waiting-for.81724">The OnePlus Cardboard Review You've Been Waiting For</a> 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 <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/oneplus-releases-oxygen-os-based-on-android-lollipop-now-available-for-download.79899">OnePlus Releases Oxygen OS Based On Android Lollipop, Now Available For Download</a> or <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/oneplus-cyanogenmod-ota-update-mystry-solved.77657">OnePlus & Cyanogenmod OTA Update Mystry Solved</a> 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 -
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=229&v=x1UdMYuCwBw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">- YouTube</a>
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 <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/the-oneplus-cardboard-review-youve-been-waiting-for.81724">The OnePlus Cardboard Review You've Been Waiting For</a> 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
- <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/usb-type-c-explained-along-with-its-significance-in-modern-electronics.78113">USB Type-C Explained Along With Its Significance In Modern Electronics</a>
- 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 <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/oneplus-releases-oxygen-os-based-on-android-lollipop-now-available-for-download.79899">OnePlus Releases Oxygen OS Based On Android Lollipop, Now Available For Download</a> or <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/oneplus-cyanogenmod-ota-update-mystry-solved.77657">OnePlus & Cyanogenmod OTA Update Mystry Solved</a> 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 -
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=229&v=x1UdMYuCwBw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">- YouTube</a>
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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