+fhhh NO HOMO but i like everything about him. he has a lovely voice.. the way he just doesn't only concentrate on the specs department and gives us the little details which might be a deal breaker for some and he uses his humour quite well without looking like a fool and it still looks professional.
Watching this for fun in 2019. Suddenly heard the quote at 0:23. Good old times, when solid smartphones keep getting less expensive. Now it's the other way around.
Been using the OPT for a few days now and i disagree with a few points in this review. Since the updates, camera has gotten way better. Screen is great, battery life is amazing (4+ hours of SOT everyday), the 810 does not overheat even with heavy usage although it does get warm around the metal plate. Worst part is the long charging time! Otherwise it's a great phone.
4 hours SOT is not bad it's good, 5 is really good and 6 is excellent , the one plus one people have been known for getting more than 4 that's why it's not as good considering the predecessor out does it, same with the note 4 to note 5 not a big difference so it doesn't seem as good to people. battery life may improve with an update but maybe not that significantly because the 810 isn't that great for battery life unless it's under clocked or managed very well
+Manas S Thanks for the feedback. Disagree on your characterization of 4 hours SoT as "amazing," however. Nine hours SoT is "amazing" battery life: pocketnow.com/2014/06/12/huawei-ascend-mate2-4g-lte-review
Pocketnow I think it's relative. Either way SOT shouldn't be the only thing to measure good battery life. Standby time on here is great as well. Also, disagree with the viewing angles bit as well. Worst parts about the phone are probably a bit laggy software, apps open quicker if you use Google Now Launcher, lag with physical home button when jumping to home and ridiculous charging time. 2 out of those 3 are fixable with an update.
+Manas S yeah what makes or breaks one pluses is always the software, but like they said it is a phone for the person who doesn't mind tinkering, unless you really need the scanner you should try a cm 12.1 rom or try another custom rom on your phone you'll be able to get better battery life on it if you root your phone
Hey folks! If the video review isn't enough for you, we've got lots more detail (and about 40 sample camera photos) in the review at Pocketnow: pocketnow.com/2015/09/25/oneplus-2-review ^M
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I own both the OP1and the OP2 and the OP1 is the better phone tbh. Mainly due to the ridiculously customisability, thanks to Cyanogen OS. OP1 OP2 build quality 6.5/10 9/10 loving the metal body speakers 7/10 3.5/10 only comes out the right side for the OP2, so doesn't sound good at all Camera 7/10 5/10 as Michael said, it wonders too often and its slow to actually capture the moment Memory (64GB) 7/10 7/10 RAM 3GB/4GB 7/10 7/10 OP1 still just as speedy and fluid OS - Cyanogen/Oxygen 9/10 5/10 after using the OP1, Oxygen OS just doesn't quite cut it, the customisability level is low compared to the OP1 Finger Print scanner - 6/10 works like 65% of the time Battery Life 8/10 7/10 OP2 charges slightly quicker than the OP1, where the OP1 was at 15%, the OP2 at 7%, the OP2 reached 100% like 1-2mins before the OP1, but loses charge quicker than the OP1. Tho both can last 2 days with moderate use. Overall, build quality, the OP2, but overall user experience OP1. OP1 defo retains the 'Flagship Killer' title but not the same the for the OP2. The box opening experience is also better for the OP1 than the OP2
+Random Accεss Mεmoriεs moto x pure provides is way better. Way better customer support, 1440p screen, turbo charging, fast updates, no lag, good cpu that doesn't throttle, customizable to hell, 5.7 inch of goodness, did I mention fast updates?, 1 more thing FAST UPDATES no waiting months like on my 1+1
+Carlos “LordCarlos” Patrick Having to get an invite just to buy the damn thing really sucks. Also, removing NFC when Android Pay is officially out was a stupid choice. This phone is the biggest disappointment of 2015
Standing.....ovation ( that was my Kirk impression) The irony of the impressions given on social media, unboxings, comparasion videos and podcasts (not unlike the product leaks and intentional teasing by OnePlus themselves) and the wait for this review (not unlike waiting for an invite) will be critically analyzed and discussed for years to come. Well played. A performance for the ages!
The OS has a few problems then, but that's not a big problem. You just replace oxygen with a stable version of Cyanogenmod and it's fixed right? Or has cyanogenmod a lack of abilities?
it's funny seeing a shot of Hayato in the S-Bahn. Great review, I'm happy to have sold my invite for the phone. It's important to note though that here in Germany the OnePlus 2 is 399€ for the 64 GB and the Moto X Style is 499€ as a base model!
OPT vs Zenfone2 + CM 12.1? Thoughts? It seems like the Zenfone2 has more features (NFC, micro SD, fast charging) whereas the OPT has a better camera and build quality (and a bit more CPU power). Is there anything else to look for here?
Thx you Michael. However, you shot me right in the heart @ 10:58. See, I'm a big boy, and one of the relics, who uses his phone as a phone. Keep up the good work. You are one of the few, whom reviews call quality.
very decisive reviews... just need one small advice. galaxy note 4 fits my budget.. should I go for it today... or can you suggested an alternate. one plus three is same budget but reliability???
Nice review as always. Strange move for not adding NFC or wireless charging and being a former 1+one owner, i don't see it to be worth an upgrade to 1+2 so i got an S6 instead.
Michael Oguntimehin I didn't say second worst, I said second biggest disappointment... which is due to the fact that it was overhyped. The phone is not nearly as good as it was/is made out to possibly be
It won' be my next phone for sure. I will wait for the nexus devices to be revealed next week. If they are not as good as I hope for, my Lg G3 will be my daily driver for another year :) Thanks captain for your amazing reviews. Thumbs up from Morocco
Hello, I like the video and the presentation .... i hve one question abt the back cover ... shown in this video is sandstone grey or its more blue one ..... if that's not completely grey color .... then can you let me know where to find this style back cover, i wish buy one plus 2 with that cover which is shown in this video. Thank you
thank for the update .....i wish the sky makes it always the blue :) ..... blue is much better then grey .... if you get a chance to talk to 1+ let them know abt this thanks
Can someone please give me their opinion on this. I'm having a hard time deciding whether to buy this phone or the Motorola Nexus 6. The only thing preventing me from this phone is the screen quality and the wireless charging. I'm a big fan of large screens so the 6inch screen wouldn't be a problem for me.
As someone who owns a currently dysfunctional OnePlus 2 (it won't even turn on despite my having tried every trick on various support boards), I wonder how many owners of this phone are disappointed?
Go the OPT for a few weeks now and I gotta say that it is a good phone but not great for this price (compared to other chinese smartphones producers like Xiaomi or Meizu). This is basically due to the OS offering on the device. Poor in-built apps (for eg, no stock gallery) and camera OS is really really slow. As for battery life, it is average, understandable due to having to feed such a big screen and powerful processor but the lack of fast charging is really a let down since that was one of the up and rising feature of the processor. This device has a lot to offer if the OS is optimized fully if not well hope they make a cyanogenmod build quickly.
Things that are really needed in pocketnow videos, 1) Better microphone 2) better camera(desperately needed) 3) Better, less poppy music(personal opinion)
I've had this for 6 hours replacing my iPhone 6. I haven't kept the iPhone too far. But i must be honest, Im liking it a lot. The customisations you android heads keep speaking about noticeably reduce time spent. I'm gonna try this for 2-3 weeks. Lets see. The last Android I tried was the S5...I had returned it.
I got an invite for the OnePlus Two and I don't know what to do after seeing some minor/average reviews, especially about camera and buggy software. I still have OnePlus One 64 GB with Cyanogen OS 12.1 which is pretty stable, but the battery life is not that amazing with max of 24 hours with regular usage for complete discharge.
very good review. wish all reviews were like this. sometimes it's quite apparent that the reviewer is biased toward or against certain brands of phones. there needs to be more objective reviews.
Oneplus Two (OPT) ordered and returned on Amazon..Sadly with all the hype..the Flagship killer got killed this time around...I returned back to my Oneplus One (OPO) which still rocks with CM 12.1 Here are the reasons why I returned it : 1.Snapdragon 810 does heat up especially the metallic rim which runs around the phone. 2. No fast charging which means it take twice(2hrs+) the time to charge compared to Oneplus One and the worst part is you need to carry 2 cables if you plan to use a power bank coz u will need one std usb cable to charge ur power bank and the usb type c for ur OnePlus Two. 3. USB type C is just cosmetic..internally it is still USB 2.0 as there is no difference in the data transfer speed at all. 4. The device is not as sleek as Oneplus One as it is heavier 5. Oxygen OS is no comparison to CM 12.1 in terms of refinement and features 6. OnePlus One gives better battery time than OnePlus Two 7. Invite system sucks..I got my invite by upgrading one of my Airtel postpaid from 3G to 4G at no extra cost.(Good new is than OnePlus Two will be available w/o invite soon) 8. Vibration motor and the speaker output is weaker than Oneplus One Some +ves are as follows: -Super fast processor although it is detuned from 2.3 to 1.8 Ghz for the OPT App loads and open up aa tad quicker than OPO -4GB DDR4 RAM but compared to OPO it hardly makes any difference - Finger print scanner works like magic
rocking android devices for 2.5 years... kinda makes me think back on ios for a more refined bug free system.. note 2, g flex, and now oneplus one and i wanna go get an iphone 5s
Great review. This would have been the phone for me if it had microSD expansion instead of dual SIM (have zero use for it), NFC, and a remotely sane purchasing process (300K on a waitlist in the millions... have not heard a peep). I went with the $249.99 unlocked Gflex 2 on eBay and I am completely satisfied with it. No thermal issues after upgrading to 5.1.1 and as far as OEM skins go, LG adds some genuinely useful features. Hopefully the OnePlus 3 or next year's Nexus 5 really knocks it out of the park. I will pay more to get a feature list that ages comfortably, but there has been no unequivocal slam dunk in the off contract space this year.
I think the thing that kills the OnePlus 2 for me is the lack of NFC. With Android Pay now starting to roll out (and myself using that on my LG G4 and Apple Pay on my 6), they really missed that. Like you said Michael, bad timing.
420 Dont Blaze It, Study in my opinion, the oneplus 2 is right for me because its affordable and I don't need 6gb of ram or whatever. I think the oneplus 2 is better. just my opinion
It is possible to buy it online without the invite, there are a lot of resellers from China. The company that makes OPPO phones is the owner of OnePlus, so just go to their store, and you get fast shipping and a one year warranty. Mine was 380EUR for the 64GB version, and am waiting for it to arrive in a few days ;)
I had the Sony z5 but now have a one plus two which I honestly prefer, feels better in hand, fells quicker, is a better full experience to me. the NFC doesn't bother me as I don't mind pulling out my wallet, quick charge is a bit of a bummer but isn't a massive downer for me as the battery is pretty good. overall the one plus two is brilliant, my favourite phone to date, I prefer it to my z5, m9 and Nexus 6. The price is good and the specs are big. I'm looking forward to the one plus 3. good review. thanks.
If ASUS Zenfone 2 had a good software support and regular OS updates in the pipeline, I would choose it over OnePlus 2. ZF2 has NFC and fast charging but ASUS doesn't release the latest firmware, while OnePlus 2 are solid in both hardware and software but lacks some modern features.
I own a OnePlus 2 and its a dream phone for the price, Yes the phone heats up, but so do a lot others, The price in India is 25k which is cheaper than all flagships, heck the Nexus 5 is retailing for 21K for 16GB variant, I love stock android and OP2 has done a splendid job keeping minimal bloatware.. It is a killer phone for price, and flagship killer or not this phone is a price killer for sure!! Other flagship prices in India 1. OnePlus 2 : 25K 2. LG G4 : 40k 3. S6 : 40K 4. iPHONE 6 : ~55K (64 GB) So this is a flagship killer in the price point and a heck of phone overall, Plus the camera is amazing and the new manual mode is also amazing!!
I own one, it's a great handset that is very handsome, and durable. If you primarily use your phone for text messaging, voice calling, email etc- it's a perfect piece of hardware. Fills a hand nicely- easy to hold on to. The capacitive buttons and ringer hardware key are really a great touch. Great compromise/Android solution for anyone used to operating iOS hardware. HDR photos are very vivid- perfect for quick Instagram uploads.
Thank god it's michael fisher
+Joey Chrollo i like the guys who make daily news too. Fisher hair on point btw
Ahhhh that moment of pleasure of watching a Michael Fisher review!
I'm watching this review just because of Michael Fisher.
+Techfeed yes. I'm so not interested in this phone but Fisher makes it so much more interesting.
+fhhh NO HOMO but i like everything about him. he has a lovely voice.. the way he just doesn't only concentrate on the specs department and gives us the little details which might be a deal breaker for some and he uses his humour quite well without looking like a fool and it still looks professional.
Watching this for fun in 2019. Suddenly heard the quote at 0:23. Good old times, when solid smartphones keep getting less expensive. Now it's the other way around.
Dude I swear you get the best background music in these videos!
90s porn tunes
+jay ckb wat.
+jay ckb True dat xD
I agree.
Do you know the intro music?
Been using the OPT for a few days now and i disagree with a few points in this review. Since the updates, camera has gotten way better. Screen is great, battery life is amazing (4+ hours of SOT everyday), the 810 does not overheat even with heavy usage although it does get warm around the metal plate. Worst part is the long charging time! Otherwise it's a great phone.
4 hours SOT is not bad it's good, 5 is really good and 6 is excellent , the one plus one people have been known for getting more than 4 that's why it's not as good considering the predecessor out does it, same with the note 4 to note 5 not a big difference so it doesn't seem as good to people. battery life may improve with an update but maybe not that significantly because the 810 isn't that great for battery life unless it's under clocked or managed very well
+Manas S Thanks for the feedback. Disagree on your characterization of 4 hours SoT as "amazing," however. Nine hours SoT is "amazing" battery life: pocketnow.com/2014/06/12/huawei-ascend-mate2-4g-lte-review
Pocketnow I think it's relative. Either way SOT shouldn't be the only thing to measure good battery life. Standby time on here is great as well. Also, disagree with the viewing angles bit as well. Worst parts about the phone are probably a bit laggy software, apps open quicker if you use Google Now Launcher, lag with physical home button when jumping to home and ridiculous charging time. 2 out of those 3 are fixable with an update.
+Manas S yeah what makes or breaks one pluses is always the software, but like they said it is a phone for the person who doesn't mind tinkering, unless you really need the scanner you should try a cm 12.1 rom or try another custom rom on your phone you'll be able to get better battery life on it if you root your phone
***** nah, not gonna root it. Think Oxygen will get better with time.
Hey folks! If the video review isn't enough for you, we've got lots more detail (and about 40 sample camera photos) in the review at Pocketnow: pocketnow.com/2015/09/25/oneplus-2-review ^M
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+Pocketnow An Ingresser i see. So can this phone can handle resisting the shaper influence?
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+Pocketnow is this better then the nexus 6p i love the phone but hate the battery hopefully the OnePlus Two is better please help
how is the visibility outdoors in direct sunlight. I would definitely appreciate the feedback thanks
It's 2018. And I just found out MrMobile was in pocketnow. #mindblown
Mine got blown today 22 march 2019🤣
One+2 VS. Moto X VS. Asus Zenfone 2 VS. LG G4 video pls!
+ThatOneGuyCpr yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees
+ThatOneGuyCpr LG if you want battery...moto for everything else.
+Satya Swaroop Pure Edition wins. Lg G4 doesn't have front facing speakers. Also no ugly LG skin.
+Satya Swaroop I care about front firing speakers since I watch TH-cam on my phone
Impressive how far OnePlus has come in 2020!
I own both the OP1and the OP2 and the OP1 is the better phone tbh. Mainly due to the ridiculously customisability, thanks to Cyanogen OS.
OP1 OP2
build quality 6.5/10 9/10 loving the metal body
speakers 7/10 3.5/10 only comes out the right side for the OP2, so doesn't sound good at all
Camera 7/10 5/10 as Michael said, it wonders too often and its slow to actually capture the moment
Memory (64GB) 7/10 7/10
RAM 3GB/4GB 7/10 7/10 OP1 still just as speedy and fluid
OS - Cyanogen/Oxygen 9/10 5/10 after using the OP1, Oxygen OS just doesn't quite cut it, the customisability level is low compared to the OP1
Finger Print scanner - 6/10 works like 65% of the time
Battery Life 8/10 7/10 OP2 charges slightly quicker than the OP1, where the OP1 was at 15%, the OP2 at 7%, the OP2 reached 100% like 1-2mins before the OP1, but loses charge quicker than the OP1. Tho both can last 2 days with moderate use.
Overall, build quality, the OP2, but overall user experience OP1. OP1 defo retains the 'Flagship Killer' title but not the same the for the OP2. The box opening experience is also better for the OP1 than the OP2
don't necessarily agree, but +1 for the effort of writing that out lol
Good phone but nothing to be especially crazy about. Solid screen, solid battery, solid software experience. I'll pass
I agree
Low Price. Why do you think the original was so popular?
+Carlos “LordCarlos” Patrick its really not, you're just with the hype.
+Random Accεss Mεmoriεs moto x pure provides is way better. Way better customer support, 1440p screen, turbo charging, fast updates, no lag, good cpu that doesn't throttle, customizable to hell, 5.7 inch of goodness, did I mention fast updates?, 1 more thing FAST UPDATES no waiting months like on my 1+1
+Carlos “LordCarlos” Patrick
Having to get an invite just to buy the damn thing really sucks.
Also, removing NFC when Android Pay is officially out was a stupid choice.
This phone is the biggest disappointment of 2015
Standing.....ovation ( that was my Kirk impression)
The irony of the impressions given on social media, unboxings, comparasion videos and podcasts (not unlike the product leaks and intentional teasing by OnePlus themselves) and the wait for this review (not unlike waiting for an invite) will be critically analyzed and discussed for years to come.
Well played.
A performance for the ages!
can you still use the finger print scanner but disable the other 2 keys around it? I want to use software keys and the finger print scanner
The OS has a few problems then, but that's not a big problem.
You just replace oxygen with a stable version of Cyanogenmod and it's fixed right?
Or has cyanogenmod a lack of abilities?
you can change the design of the interface right? like you could on the oneplus one
You still have the Lumia 1020? I am using windows 10 on it. They have a lot of work to do but it's shaping well.
Uploading this on the iPhone 6S launch date? Nice!
And this one's probably one of my favorite reviews Michael Fisher has done.
Loved this video - what program did you guys use to edit it?
it's funny seeing a shot of Hayato in the S-Bahn. Great review, I'm happy to have sold my invite for the phone. It's important to note though that here in Germany the OnePlus 2 is 399€ for the 64 GB and the Moto X Style is 499€ as a base model!
Can't really say who is best mkhbhd or fisher!!!!
vishnu nair Fisher all the way
+Baby Boy fuck you. mans has more subscribers for a reason
Oh my ... Josh Vergara and Michael Fisher, the best two that know about Android
That camera is impressive! Good job Michael! As always.
What app did you folks used to test the color temperature on the unit?
OPT vs Zenfone2 + CM 12.1? Thoughts?
It seems like the Zenfone2 has more features (NFC, micro SD, fast charging) whereas the OPT has a better camera and build quality (and a bit more CPU power). Is there anything else to look for here?
Thx you Michael. However, you shot me right in the heart @ 10:58. See, I'm a big boy, and one of the relics, who uses his phone as a phone. Keep up the good work. You are one of the few, whom reviews call quality.
Please advise how fluid is the user experience as compared to ios
very decisive reviews... just need one small advice. galaxy note 4 fits my budget.. should I go for it today... or can you suggested an alternate.
one plus three is same budget but reliability???
that was a really great review, your conclusion at the end was more helpful than most other video reviews ive seen :)
Excellent video man! 11 mins of tech talk the way only you can do. lol
So which do you prefer the Motorola pure or the one+2
The best review I've seen on this phone. Well done. Balance is so often lacking in these reviews, not to mention bias!
Great review Michael! What was the game being played at 8:55?
+clamum Smash hit
Every single time I click on a Pocketnow video link, I'm hoping it's Michael Fisher reviewing.
SD810 phone? You spoke about heat, but how long does it run before performance tanks?
Also wow, that camera app seems broken.
Great in-depth review Michael. It was worth it to wait till you got your hands on an actual production model.
Nice review as always. Strange move for not adding NFC or wireless charging and being a former 1+one owner, i don't see it to be worth an upgrade to 1+2 so i got an S6 instead.
are you guys gonna review the axon phone? I wouldn't be surprised if that's a no but it seems pretty tempting
What was that Star trek app at 2:00?
what is the clock widget at 3:21?
Your one of the most honest raw phone reviewer
im using a s5 active should i get a oneplus 2 or 3??
Fisher's hair on fleek.
it supports otg cable or hybrid usb??
The OnePlus 2 is probably the second biggest disappointment of 2015, after the HTC One M9.
+Derrek Leigh I never thought about that, but I actually have to agree with you.
+Derrek Leigh doesnt mean its the second worst phone, just crazy overhyped :(
Michael Oguntimehin I didn't say second worst, I said second biggest disappointment... which is due to the fact that it was overhyped. The phone is not nearly as good as it was/is made out to possibly be
+Derrek Leigh very true, I'm enjoying it however. just a cheap phone to me
Michael Oguntimehin Moto X Pure Edition won my vote
which phone do u prefer moto x pure or one plus 2?
Does the Samsung Galaxy S4 have quick charging?
It won' be my next phone for sure. I will wait for the nexus devices to be revealed next week. If they are not as good as I hope for, my Lg G3 will be my daily driver for another year :)
Thanks captain for your amazing reviews. Thumbs up from Morocco
Wow u still are this informative ya know keep up da good work mike ☺ sorry couldn't resist :D
Hello,
I like the video and the presentation .... i hve one question abt the back cover ... shown in this video is sandstone grey or its more blue one ..... if that's not completely grey color .... then can you let me know where to find this style back cover, i wish buy one plus 2 with that cover which is shown in this video.
Thank you
thank for the update .....i wish the sky makes it always the blue :) ..... blue is much better then grey .... if you get a chance to talk to 1+ let them know abt this
thanks
Can someone please give me their opinion on this. I'm having a hard time deciding whether to buy this phone or the Motorola Nexus 6. The only thing preventing me from this phone is the screen quality and the wireless charging. I'm a big fan of large screens so the 6inch screen wouldn't be a problem for me.
As someone who owns a currently dysfunctional OnePlus 2 (it won't even turn on despite my having tried every trick on various support boards), I wonder how many owners of this phone are disappointed?
Go the OPT for a few weeks now and I gotta say that it is a good phone but not great for this price (compared to other chinese smartphones producers like Xiaomi or Meizu). This is basically due to the OS offering on the device. Poor in-built apps (for eg, no stock gallery) and camera OS is really really slow. As for battery life, it is average, understandable due to having to feed such a big screen and powerful processor but the lack of fast charging is really a let down since that was one of the up and rising feature of the processor. This device has a lot to offer if the OS is optimized fully if not well hope they make a cyanogenmod build quickly.
So what you guys think, One+2 or Moto X Pure, i'm not sure which one to buy :)
great review as always! thumbs up!!!
Things that are really needed in pocketnow videos, 1) Better microphone 2) better camera(desperately needed) 3) Better, less poppy music(personal opinion)
which is best between oneplus 2 and moto x pure ?
is it still worth to buy OnePlus 2 in 2017 or should I consider buying another phone with similar budget ?
I've had this for 6 hours replacing my iPhone 6. I haven't kept the iPhone too far. But i must be honest, Im liking it a lot. The customisations you android heads keep speaking about noticeably reduce time spent. I'm gonna try this for 2-3 weeks. Lets see. The last Android I tried was the S5...I had returned it.
How do i get LET on my OPT (AT&T)
What happend to Anton D Nagy? He was chief editor and replacer of Brandon Miniman. He isnt very often in the picture
Good review Mr. Fisher!
I got an invite for the OnePlus Two and I don't know what to do after seeing some minor/average reviews, especially about camera and buggy software. I still have OnePlus One 64 GB with Cyanogen OS 12.1 which is pretty stable, but the battery life is not that amazing with max of 24 hours with regular usage for complete discharge.
Please do a comparison of the ASUS Zenfone Laser 2 vs OnePlus 2 !!! I paid AUD$300 and the OPT is AUD$400 and I dont see the OPT being better
As always Micheal did a fantastic job
very good review. wish all reviews were like this. sometimes it's quite apparent that the reviewer is biased toward or against certain brands of phones. there needs to be more objective reviews.
Michael you're the best reviewing guy out there.
Oneplus Two (OPT) ordered and returned on Amazon..Sadly with all the hype..the Flagship killer got killed this time around...I returned back to my Oneplus One (OPO) which still rocks with CM 12.1
Here are the reasons why I returned it :
1.Snapdragon 810 does heat up especially the metallic rim which runs around the phone.
2. No fast charging which means it take twice(2hrs+) the time to charge compared to Oneplus One and the worst part is you need to carry 2 cables if you plan to use a power bank coz u will need one std usb cable to charge ur power bank and the usb type c for ur OnePlus Two.
3. USB type C is just cosmetic..internally it is still USB 2.0 as there is no difference in the data transfer speed at all.
4. The device is not as sleek as Oneplus One as it is heavier
5. Oxygen OS is no comparison to CM 12.1 in terms of refinement and features
6. OnePlus One gives better battery time than OnePlus Two
7. Invite system sucks..I got my invite by upgrading one of my Airtel postpaid from 3G to 4G at no extra cost.(Good new is than OnePlus Two will be available w/o invite soon)
8. Vibration motor and the speaker output is weaker than Oneplus One
Some +ves are as follows:
-Super fast processor although it is detuned from 2.3 to 1.8 Ghz for the OPT
App loads and open up aa tad quicker than OPO
-4GB DDR4 RAM but compared to OPO it hardly makes any difference
- Finger print scanner works like magic
rocking android devices for 2.5 years... kinda makes me think back on ios for a more refined bug free system..
note 2, g flex, and now oneplus one and i wanna go get an iphone 5s
Has the home button issue been solve?
Nice review as always
Great Review Michael Fisher!
Great review. This would have been the phone for me if it had microSD expansion instead of dual SIM (have zero use for it), NFC, and a remotely sane purchasing process (300K on a waitlist in the millions... have not heard a peep). I went with the $249.99 unlocked Gflex 2 on eBay and I am completely satisfied with it. No thermal issues after upgrading to 5.1.1 and as far as OEM skins go, LG adds some genuinely useful features.
Hopefully the OnePlus 3 or next year's Nexus 5 really knocks it out of the park. I will pay more to get a feature list that ages comfortably, but there has been no unequivocal slam dunk in the off contract space this year.
I think the thing that kills the OnePlus 2 for me is the lack of NFC. With Android Pay now starting to roll out (and myself using that on my LG G4 and Apple Pay on my 6), they really missed that. Like you said Michael, bad timing.
Is this still recommendable for 2016? Planning to get one.
oh yeah. I'm planning on getting the oneplus 2 pretty soon! and its only 300 now!
god no. why would you spend 320 on a 1+2 when u can get a 1+3 for 400? 80 bucks and a whole new generation ahead.
420 Dont Blaze It, Study in my opinion, the oneplus 2 is right for me because its affordable and I don't need 6gb of ram or whatever. I think the oneplus 2 is better. just my opinion
Austin Le Yeah, not arguing with that. Both phones are pretty much on par with most other flagships today, was just giving my 2 cents.
Is it bad that I've had a OnePlus Two for two weeks and haven't opened it yet? Been thinking of selling it but I don't know. I like my current device.
Should I get this or the s6?
It is possible to buy it online without the invite, there are a lot of resellers from China. The company that makes OPPO phones is the owner of OnePlus, so just go to their store, and you get fast shipping and a one year warranty. Mine was 380EUR for the 64GB version, and am waiting for it to arrive in a few days ;)
That NC shoutout! WNC for the win!
You'd be better off getting the Oneplus One at this point. $299 (down $50 from launch price) for the 64gb, 3gb ram, and no more invite on that phone.
the best on youtube right now at 4:57
cheers from London!
Well written review (assuming it was written).
You do have a flare (a good thing).
Moto X Pure > Oneplus 2
+armuk Except if you want decent battery life.
+dumkopf your funny my moto x pure gets 4+ hour sot and op2 gets about the same give or take 1h. Plus it had turbo charging so I get 40% in 15 minutes
Tyrone Ramsey everyone says it sucks and gets about half that. Show me.
Because they don't know how to optimize it correctly.
Tyrone Ramsey Uh. How about use it how you want it? Why would I have to "optimize" how I use my freaking phone...
lots of people are saying that this phone is a huge disappointment. just a question though, what alternatives do you suggest at the same price?
music at 3:09?
what was the game you were playing
Another great review!!! :)
I had the Sony z5 but now have a one plus two which I honestly prefer, feels better in hand, fells quicker, is a better full experience to me. the NFC doesn't bother me as I don't mind pulling out my wallet, quick charge is a bit of a bummer but isn't a massive downer for me as the battery is pretty good. overall the one plus two is brilliant, my favourite phone to date, I prefer it to my z5, m9 and Nexus 6. The price is good and the specs are big. I'm looking forward to the one plus 3. good review. thanks.
If ASUS Zenfone 2 had a good software support and regular OS updates in the pipeline, I would choose it over OnePlus 2. ZF2 has NFC and fast charging but ASUS doesn't release the latest firmware, while OnePlus 2 are solid in both hardware and software but lacks some modern features.
Another great review!
Can I use any stylus pen with it?
Wow, what a great review! This guy is great AND handsome!
nostalgia when michael was in pocketnow #throwbacksunday
Fisher is most probably one of the best reviewers on you tube.... good job.... I'm striking with my one plus ONE 😀
I own a OnePlus 2 and its a dream phone for the price, Yes the phone heats up, but so do a lot others, The price in India is 25k which is cheaper than all flagships, heck the Nexus 5 is retailing for 21K for 16GB variant, I love stock android and OP2 has done a splendid job keeping minimal bloatware..
It is a killer phone for price, and flagship killer or not this phone is a price killer for sure!!
Other flagship prices in India
1. OnePlus 2 : 25K
2. LG G4 : 40k
3. S6 : 40K
4. iPHONE 6 : ~55K (64 GB)
So this is a flagship killer in the price point and a heck of phone overall, Plus the camera is amazing and the new manual mode is also amazing!!
This is by far the best review of this phone I've seen
Thank you for the review. What is the name of the game you played (the one with balls crushing walls and other obstacles)?
I own one, it's a great handset that is very handsome, and durable.
If you primarily use your phone for text messaging, voice calling, email etc- it's a perfect piece of hardware.
Fills a hand nicely- easy to hold on to. The capacitive buttons and ringer hardware key are really a great touch. Great compromise/Android solution for anyone used to operating iOS hardware. HDR photos are very vivid- perfect for quick Instagram uploads.
you guys should do a review of the Zaydo Pulse, flagship specs for even less than the 1+2
Is the invite system still present?
No, u can just buy the phone on their website
+Ali Malek Oh thanks