➤ OnePlus Dos Review 🕹

Il OnePlus One It was one of the most surprising smartphones of last year. Born from a new emerging Chinese company, it has earned the title of “Flagship Killer”thanks to cutting-edge performance and technical features combined with a very low price. Data in hand, the OnePlus One managed to conquer the charts best smartphones Android 2014 with great consumer satisfaction.

In this article we present the new generation. 2015 of this smartphone, called from OnePlus.

Like its predecessor, the from OnePlus has adopted an online sales system by "invitation" directly from the manufacturer OnePlus website. To avoid long weeks of waiting, we suggest that you purchase the device at GearBest, a trusted online store where you can buy it without waiting. At the end of this article Find the references to purchase it and receive the from OnePlus en as soon as possible.

Below we will offer a review and a Complete description di all features of the smartphone, to give you a precise idea of what awaits you with version 2 of “Flagship Killer”.

OnePlus Dos Review

Introduction
Specifications
Package content and unboxing
Design, Ergonomics and Controls
Hardware, display and benchmark
camera
Software and Applications
Battery and Autonomy
Purchase and conclusions

1. Introduction

OnePlus Dos Review" src="/images/posts/60c6bf605eef8391c6b1cdb3974775cc-1.jpg">Il from OnePlus It officially went on the market in August 2015 in two versions: one of 64GB of the internal memory and Ram 4GB and one of 16GB with Ram 3GBThe new generation of OnePlus features a metal casing and a customizable polycarbonate back cover (cases can be purchased separately). It is equipped with the new chipset. Snapdragon 810 and a new one camera with optical stabilizer and laser-assisted focusing. It features a capacitive home button with a built-in fingerprint reader. The operating system is a lighter version of Android. PacifierCall for applications OXYGEN developed by the same company that produces the from OnePlus which, thanks to the success achieved last year, also managed to consolidate the software and hardware development part. Another novelty is represented by the new connector. USB Type C which we will talk about later. For connectivity there are WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, LTE 4G e two slots for dwarf SIMs.. The lack of NFC connectivity and the expansion slot for microSD stands out. We will talk in more depth about each aspect that is only mentioned in this introduction, later in the review.

2 – Technical characteristics

Dimensions	151.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight :	175 g
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, doble stand-by)
Operating System	OxygenOS based on Android Lollipop 5.1 (upgradable)
chipset	Qualcomm© MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
CPU	64 GHz quad-core Corex-A1.56 and 53 GHz quad-core (octa core) 1.82-bit Cortex-A57
GPU	Adreno 430 650 MHz
Memory	16 GB, 3 GB RAM at 1333 MHz or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM at 1333 MHz
Rear camera	13MP f/2.0, 4128x3096 pixels, optical image stabilizer, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
Frontal camera	5MP
Connectivity	WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, access point
Bluetooth	v4.1, A2DP
GPS	A-GPS, Glonass
USB	microUSB v2.0 con conector USB Type-C reversible
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity sensor, Fingerprint scanner
LED	An additional LED for notifications (multicolor configurable).
Battery	Non-removable 3300 mAh
Buttons	Capacitive and On Screen, volume adjustment buttons, power button, button to set notification mode
Screen	5.5” con Gorilla Glass 4
Screen resolution	1080p Full HD (1920x1080 pixels), 401 ppi (pixel density)
telephone part	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, banda LTE 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500). HSPA a 42.2/5.76 Mbps y LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps.
microphone	Dual microphone with noise cancellation.

3 – Package Contents and Unboxing

Il from OnePlus comes in one red packaging compact and essential, “Apple style”. The charger (at least in the version we have) is the English version of 2A. The cable is present USB Type-C Flat, red and with a clip to close it once picked up.
The cable represents the new USB standard; This is a reversible version. both sides, so you can always connect it as you see fit without running the risk of the connector being misdirected. This time too, as happened with the first generation. OnePlus One, there are no headphones.
The manuals are collected in a very elegant small insert.
'SUnboxing I refer you to the video we made:

4 – Design, Ergonomics and Controls

The OnePlus Two has one size 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 millimeters and weighs 175 gThe dimensions are quite small for a device with a 5.5-inch screen and the weight is negligible even after several hours of use. There the body is made of metal with edges entirely of aluminum.. The back is made up of a rough and pleasant to the touch "sandstone" cover that helps increase the grip and overall ergonomics of the smartphone. He back cover They are interchangeable, available on the official website and are called Swap Cover. The cover can be easily removed and gives the possibility to insert nano-SIM from telephone operators without giving access to the battery, which remains integrated in the device and is not removable.

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All side keys They are made of metal and are easy to access once you hold the phone in your hand. Also the part of rear camera It is made of metal and with a more central position than last year's model.

The glass is Gorilla Glass 4 which doubles the scratch resistance compared to the previous model.
In general, there is a feeling of stability and security during use and, despite the very low costs, the quality of the materials is excellent.
Immediately above the visualization da 5.5 inches, we find the front camera “made for selfies” with a Notification LED and other proximity and automatic brightness sensors that are not visible. The Home button is located at the bottom as dictated by tradition and common sense and is not a real button but a configurable capacitive button that works as fingerprint scanners. Next to Home, the hidden capacitive keys (but always backlit if desired) to control the functions of the operating system. To know more about the notification LED and the button functions, I refer you to the Software section, since they are completely configurable in OXYGEN.
On the right side, the buttons to control the costumes and the key industry ignition. Initially it is not very easy to distinguish the volume keys from the power button but with a little practice you will be able to reach and use them easily even with your eyes closed.

On the left side we find a nice innovation introduced by the OnePlus Two; to button with 3 positions that allows us to control the notification system. It is possible to position it to receive all types of notifications or only high priority ones or completely disable all sounds.

Thinking about it, it almost seems like a evolution of the "mute" button that has rightly been present on iPhones for years and is undoubtedly a winning feature of the from OnePlus.
The top of the OnePlus Two has the audio jack and secondary microphone needed for background noise cancellation during phone calls.

At the bottom we find the recent connector. USB Type-C and symmetrically arranged, the holes for the main microphone and the audio speaker of the speakers. The new connector allows the use of a whole series of new accessories, which can be used with adapters but do not provide fast charging.
On the back is the camera with the clearly visible double LED and the laser system for autofocus. Read the Camera section for more information.
for removing the back cover, we made a small demonstration video:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=hDslpJuMhHc

5 – Hardware, Screen and Reference Point

The new OnePlus device is equipped with a chipset Snapdragon 810 with 3GB o 4GB of Ram depending on the version chosen. Equipping the smartphone with the controversial Snapdragon 810 is a brave choice; The processor has been the subject of numerous criticisms for overheating and drop in performance and this has led to the decision to lower the native frequency of the processor from 2.1GHz to 1.8GHz and 1.5GHz. However, it is the better implementation of the Snapdragon 810 present on the market and the numerous tests carried out confirm the total absence of problems due to overheating.
Obviously the smartphone it overheat normally during long gaming sessions or intense workloads but everything can be classified as normal and there are no framerate drops or slowdowns in the graphical interface in any case.

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La GPU Adreno a 650MHz It is very powerful and perfectly capable of handling the most graphically demanding titles on the Google Play Store at full resolution.
In the future, great software improvements await us in the operating system part OXYGEN with future updates even if the graphical interface is fluid and responsive from the beginning.

As for Ram, 3GB o 4GB It's a large amount that is more than enough to handle all your apps and games and your choice of model. from OnePlus Buying should not depend on this factor at all. Internal memory, however, could be a determining factor: 16GB di physical storage They are few for a modern smartphone, especially if you record high-resolution videos or carry a very rich music library with you. In this case you can choose the version 64GB eMMC 5.0 to avoid storage space problems. Unfortunately, both OnePlus Two models are missing the microSD slot typical of Android phones. If you want, you can compensate for this lack by using a USB Type-C to microSD adapter and expanding disk space (silently recognized by OxygenOS).

We now come to the splendid 5.5" screen with resolution Full HD (1920×1080) and a density equal to ppi 401. It is manufactured with IPS In-Cell technology that allows vision angle “wide” even 178° and constitutes an LTPS unit that in LCD terms heats up little even in maximum brightness conditions for long periods of time.

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Il OnePlus 2 screen represents a significant improvement over the previous generation. It offers deeper blacks and excellent contrast, while sacrificing something in terms of maximum brightness. The colors appear balanced and natural. Screen visibility in direct sunlight has also been improved. It's a pleasure to read and watch high-resolution videos on this 5.5" screen.

For the curious, we report some reference points, made with GeekBench 3, AnTuTu e GFX 3.0 Manhattan to measure performance and compare it with the most recognized smartphone models.

As can be seen, the performance of the OnePlus 2 are very high and comes out on top in direct comparison with all other smartphones equipped with chipsets similar to the Snapdragon 810.

6 – Camera

The OnePlus Two has a rear camera 13 megapixels with optical image stabilizer, autofocus laser assisted and record videos in 4K resolution. Evidently, OnePlus has decided not to increase the number of megapixels of the rear camera compared to the OnePlus 1, while providing a higher and more satisfactory overall image quality. The camera app in OxygenOS launches very quickly and allows for quick shots. The settings are basic and we find the Photo, Video, Panorama, Slow Motion and TimeLapse modes, all accessible thanks to a clean and simple interface.
The opening f / 2.0 allows you to shoot even in lighting conditions that are not optimal. The optical stabilizer makes a difference to the overall quality of photos (especially at night) and we were impressed by the dynamic range in HDR mode, which is excellent and effectively balances dark and brightly lit areas.
There is a way "Clear shot” which allows you to take 10 consecutive photos and combine them into a single photo for greater detail and contrast. Although the focus includes a laser autofocus system, there are no particular differences from the camera on last year's model.
The video resolution is 3840 × 2160 pixels a 30fps, 1080p a 30fps wishing in slow motion a 720p with 120fps. Unfortunately, the default software does not allow you to change the ISO and White Balance settings, but you can simply download another dedicated application if you are passionate about photography and like to get maximum results.

7 – Battery and autonomy

In terms of autonomy, the OnePlus 2 has a non-removable battery 3300 mAh, with a slightly higher capacity than the previous model. Although this is a "phablet" with a generous screen size and high performance, during testing the battery capacity seemed adequate and the device easily gets through the end of the day without too many worries. We always talk about "medium" use sessions, alternating web browsing with messages and phone calls. Our tests have highlighted battery duration superior al iPhone 6 y Galaxy S6.
As we have already mentioned, we highlight the lack of fast charging technology but despite this, the OnePlus Two manages to recharge with the power supply in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Other software updates are planned in the future that will surely have a positive influence on the management of applications and the improvement of autonomy. OxygenOS does not (yet) have many settings related to battery optimization, although it is possible to set the “safe power” state to reduce performance and significantly extend battery life in case of emergency (standard system on Android Lollipop) . A graph will allow us to follow the use we make of the smartphone and Applications which They put more pressure on the CPU/GPU causing a rapid drop in the remaining charge of the OnePlus Two.

8 – Software and applications

The improvements and innovations of the OnePlus 2 are not only in the hardware but there are also exclusive functions in the software (and in the software/hardware combination as we will see) thanks to the introduction of the new operating system. OxygenOS based on Android Lollipop 5.1.
After abandoning Cyanogen, now a Microsoft partner, OnePlus has created its own version of the operating system that is essentially a "pure" version of Android with some important additions and customizable functions very useful that lead to a different look and feel compared to the original Lollipop version. It should be noted that OxygenOS is completely translated into the Spanish language.
Let's examine all the news in detail:

Configurable capacitive keys

The OnePlus Two has three capacitive keys, including the button Home (the central one with the fingerprint reader). If you have noticed the photos of the device presented in the article, the two capacitive keys next to the Home button have two thin light bars and are identical; The reason for this choice is the possibility, at the software level, of customizing the functions associated with these keys.

Le customizations The three capacitive buttons consist of a single touch and also functions linked to a longer touch on the button or a double touch. The full list of options is as follows:

Open/close menu
reciente
Research assistant
Turn off the screen
Open camera
Voice search
Open the last used app
open shelf

Very convenient to be able to open the camera with a double tap on the center button or lock the screen with a tap on the left button. If you're not a big fan of capacitive keys, you can disable them and still get the on-screen keys of classic Android.

Shelf

The shelf represents a brand new screen, present in the home panel and which by default contains the recently used apps and the contacts with whom we interact most frequently. It is built automatically and is always available to the left of the main home panel. To activate it, long-tap on the home screen, choose settings, and then "Attiva Shelving”. It is also possible to add customizable widgets and configure the order of the sections present.

Gesture

The OnePlus 2 presents the possibility of using gesture to remember on the locked screen. It may seem like a small improvement, but it is very convenient to be able to unlock the smartphone with a double tap anywhere on the screen or draw an "O" to directly open the camera or draw a "V" to turn on the back. LED or even draw two vertical lines to start or stop music.

Dark mode

A very convenient feature for night use, which allows you to change the entire OS theme to a "dark" version with dark backgrounds. It will be one of the features of the future Android M but it should be already present in OxygenOS.

highlight color

After enabling dark mode, you can change the icon and text color, with customization options for what is called a “highlighter.”
You can choose between 8 different colors, which allow us to satisfy our tastes.

icon pack

Android's customization possibilities are endless but not always adequate and do not meet our needs. OxygenOS already features optimized icon configuration options consistent with the interface's "clean" graphics. Plus, they can be easily changed right from the OxygenOS launcher.

Unlock via fingerprint

The OnePlus Two has a fingerprint scanner that, once our fingerprint is registered, allows us to unlock the screen using the home button. The fingerprint sensor is extremely fast and takes less than half a second to recognize our fingerprint.

Notification LED

Let's talk about the notification LED, located next to the front camera. It is true that many smartphones have it, but with the OnePlus 2 it is possible to change the color of the LED depending on the type of notification we receive and thus understand what type of communication has reached the smartphone without unlocking the screen and simply look at the color of the LED.
The options at the moment are not many but we will surely see more with a software update. The options currently configurable with a different color of the front LED are:

Global notifications
Battery cover
Battery charging
Low battery

Default camera

Another very welcome capability is the ability to change the default camera app and set up a new one downloaded from the Play Store. In fact, as mentioned in the Camera section article, the default camera app is very basic in its functionality. We can, for example, replace it with Camera MX or Camera FV-5.

Menu Developer

If you're a geek or a developer, you can access a hidden menu with even more hidden customizations, settings, and debugging options.
To activate it, simply go to Settings, choose the About phone section and tap the "Phone" item 8 times.Build Number”. There will be a new menu item called "Developer Options" that will allow you to make a lot of interesting changes.
Watch the video below to get an idea of the setup and learn how to enable the menu:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=NcVgteZur1c

9 – Purchase and Conclusions

We've talked extensively about the OnePlus 2 in this review, examining each particularly relevant aspect. In this section we briefly summarize what they are our impressions and we recommend an online store where can you buy it with total security

Il from OnePlus It is a modern smartphone with a premium captivating and very beautiful to look at. The dimensions of the visualization makes it suitable for those who like a huge screen without compromising the portability of the device. Due to the characteristics it has, the quality constructive and excellent camera, it really has a price very cheap. OnePlus has already decided to focus on the standard USB Type-C that will be extended more and more in the coming months and in actions that, although they do not reach those of the "flagship” from €700, they remain of an excellent level and allow this generation of OnePlus to go head to head all of 2016.
As already mentioned in the review, we highlight the lack of a slot. microSD, the absence of connectivity NFC …all the options that can make the purchasing decision lean one way or not. Personally, I think that NFC is used little or not at all in Spain and that the 64GB version of the OnePlus 2 is enough for any type of use (it is difficult to think of needing additional memory).