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OnePlus 2#2861

Released: 2015

OnePlus 2

Overall Score

45.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2861)45.6
Performance(#4035)61.7
Camera(#745)85.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4231)26.1
Build(#1502)74.4
Connectivity(#3611)53.8
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring OnePlus 2

Short Review

  • The OnePlus 2 features a solid build with dimensions of 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 175g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum frame with a plastic back.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi, although it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
  • Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 430 GPU, supported by either 3GB or 4GB of RAM depending on the storage variant.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization and the capability to record 4K video, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The 3300 mAh battery does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 5.1 with an upgrade option to 6.0.1, the device features the Oxygen 3.5.6 UI.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone includes a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern devices.
  • Overall, the OnePlus 2 combines a robust design with decent performance and camera capabilities.
  • However, its lack of certain modern features may limit its appeal to some users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as OnePlus Two

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.56 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.82 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.3µm, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 4K(DCI)@24fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions151.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
ColorsSandstone Black
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), Oxygen 3.5.6 UI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass