The OnePlus 2 is now official after several months of speculation as well as blatant spec leaks from Chinese manufacturer OnePlus. The smartphone maker calls its new device the "2016 Flagship Killer," and has stuffed the gadget with tons of high end specs. Still prices remain low for a device that is considered high-end.
The OnePlus 2 will go on sale August 11 in the U.S., Europe and India. The 64GB model will be available to these markets selling for $389. Meanwhile, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore will receive the phone sometime in the fourth-quarter (September or later). The 16GB model will be available to these markets selling for $329.
As always, consumers will need an invite to purchase the OnePlus 2. Invites can be acquired through several mediums, including OnePlus social media platforms, through friends that have purchased the OnePlus 2, and through special online contests. OnePlus has also opened a reservation list, for which prospective customers can sign up and have an invite sent to them once they become avaialble. Over 280,000 people were on the resevation list as of 4 p.m. EST.
OnePlus told iDigital Times that with increased production of the OnePlus 2 it will be available without an invite sooner than OnePlus One was; however, it will likely still be a wait before that point.
"From day one, we've prioritized our product and our community above all else - we carefully listened to our users' feedback and incorporated suggestions in building the OnePlus 2." OnePlus Founder and CEO Pete Lau said in a statement. "We chose premium materials, the highest performing components and forward thinking technology to make this an unparalleled user experience."
OnePlus revealed many specifications for the OnePlus 2 prior to its unveiling, but there is still lots to know about the smartphone. Basic hardware includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 chip, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization, laser focus, dual-LED flash and a f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel front camera, a 3,300mAh lithium-polymer battery and OnePlus' in-house OxygenOS, based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. The low-end version shipping to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore will feature 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
The OnePlus 2 comes in a default standstone black color, but users can swap out back panels with black apricot, kevlar, bamboo, rosewood style options.
New to the OnePlus 2 is a fingerprint sensor, which OnePlus claims is unlocks in .5 seconds, faster than the Apple's Touch ID on the iPhone. The smartphone also features a USB Type-C port, and ships with a USB Type-C cable and power adapter.
Connectivity on the OnePlus 2 includes Dual-SIM GSM, WCDMA and FDD-LTE as well as Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS antenna + GLONASS and Digital Compass. Other sensors include Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity and Ambient Light.
Source: OnePlus 2 Release Date August 11: '2016 Flagship Killer' Priced At $389
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