OnePlus Two: What to Expect?
With “Never Settle” as its motto, the OnePlus One was definitely one of the most headline-making phone of the year 2014. With killer specs and lethal customization capabilities, the One was definitely every techie’s dream. After the announcement of the release date of OnePlus Two, everybody is excited to know the specifications that will succeed the “Flagship Killer”.
Here is what I would expect from it —
1. A Better Screen
Though OnePlus One had a decent screen, it had its own flaws. The slight tinge on the display was mocked by many and the problem was traced all the way back to the Japanese display manufacturer. The newer batches of the OnePlus One (which by the way are already invite free) will not experience this problem. The size of the display was 5.5 inches which according to me is slightly pushing it. I personally would want a smaller display with resolution bumped up to Quad HD (QHD). Any size between 4.9 to 5.2 inches is a perfect size according to me. But when was the last time you ever saw the next generation flagship smaller in display size than its predecessor? So here is the solution. Do not change the screen size. 5.5 is just about acceptable; let it be that way. But a QHD resolution if that is not too much for the battery will be nice. Obviously it goes without saying, check for tinge this time before placing the order. 🙂
2. A Better Camera
The OnePlus One had a decent shooter but it was the only thing that made it not so much of a flagship killer. It ran the megapixel race well but we know that is not the only thing that makes for a good camera. So upping the camera in terms of software and the other hardware facets that result in taking better shots will be worth it. Also the flash was disappointing. Yes it was a dual flash but it was just that. An upgrade to a dual tone flash is in order. Finally they should keep in mind that #selfie has 27,74,35,494 posts on Instagram. 😉
3. The Price
The price of the device was almost half of the Samsung’s flagship, the Galaxy S5, back then. OnePlus Two should be priced the same $349. At least the 64GB model. Adding a 128GB and leaving behind the 16GB model might be a bold move that will definitely prove useful (besides, I’ve never seen a white 16GB OnePlus One ever). Yes I have a lot of expectations from the device and yet I want it to be reasonably priced, but I am not looking for gimmicky things like a fingerprint reader nor a front flash. An upgrade to smaller QHD display is what I want. Needless to say everyone is expecting the processor to be nothing less than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 and some over the internet want it to have a 4GB RAM. I say 3 is fine. I’ve seen the 4GB toting ASUS Zenfone 2. It just looks good to show off. Nothing else.
4. The Design
OnePlus One didn’t look cheap, but wasn’t built with premium materials either. It was brilliant. It felt nice. And there is nothing less I expect from the Two. I will not mind if the capacitive navigation buttons are removed. They anyway are dim and in reverse order to typical Android on-screen button placements. The power key and volume rocker should be sleek. Also, I don’t mind if they retain that rough texture at the back.
5. The OS
Last but not the least — CyanogenMod. I know we have been hearing stories of the clash between the two companies, but these two need to coexist for the greater good. For the uninitiated, OnePlus made their own version of Android called Oxygen OS, after legal troubles with CyanogenMod. While CyanogenMod is a popular, more matured Android fork that has a ton of customizations, it may get overwhelming for average joes. Also, with the upcoming Android M update, some of things people love about CyanogenMod (like app permissions) will be built right into Android. So what OnePlus really needs to do fast is to get Oxygen OS running on top of Android M, to fill the void that the lack of CyanogenMod has left.
I currently use Moto G and it was a good budget phone when it launched. One thing I have learned is to be patient with mobile manufacturers. The Moto G 2nd gen, Moto X 2nd gen, iPhone 5s (which is still my favourite Apple product) are a few examples why you should wait for the second generation device. Yes they will be replaced by a third gen but the first gen is almost always an experiment. Sometimes there are exceptions like the One that have almost got it right the first time. For everyone like me who is looking to upgrade to a better device and does not want to shell out a lot, the promised shake up is where our expectations lie. A stable phone which can last more than a year, keeps us at par with the latest OS updates, click memorable pictures and just be worth it is all we want. High expectations? Well OnePlus One did set the bar pretty high.
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This article is contributed by Mr. Anshul Gurbaxani.
