OnePlus has today introduced the successor to first smartphone – the OnePlus One which was a grand success on its own. The OnePlus 2 (two) was being anticipated since long and after some leaks and teasing (which surely built a lot of hype), OnePlus officially introduced the OnePlus 2 during a VR Launch event. The new smartphone is being called ‘the 2016 Flagship Killer’ by the company. The OP 2 is surely powerful, but whether it will continue beating flagships of 2016 is something we will see as time progresses. Anyways, before we start talking about pricing, let’s check out some key specifications:
Key Specifications of the OnePlus 2
Design – Resilient aluminum and magnesium alloy frame and stainless steel accents
Display – 5.5-inch 1080p display (401 PPI)
Processor – 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 810 processor (Quad Core at 1.8Ghz)
GPU – Adreno™ 430
Physical Storage – 64GB/16GB Variants – No expansion
RAM – 4 GB/3 GB LPDDR4 Variants
Camera – 13MP f/2.0 (Back) w/ OIS, Laser focus, Dual-LED Flash; and 5MP Front
Connectivity – Dual SIM (nano), WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB Type-C charging and data syncing port
Sensors – Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity and Ambient Light
Battery – 3300 mAh Li-Po non-removable battery
Colors Available – Sandstone Black w/ user-replaceable back covers
Price and Availability of OnePlus 2
With beefed up specifications, the OnePlus 2 will start selling at USD $329 for the 16GB variant and $389 for the 64GB variant. The exact pricing for the different markets and currencies is reflected in the table below:
| Currency | 16GB Price | 64GB Price |
| USD | $329 | $389 |
| INR (India) | ₹22,999 | ₹24,999 |
| EUR | €339 | €399 |
| GBP | £239 | £289 |
| CAD | $409 | $479 |
| HKD | HK$2,399 | HK$2,799 |
| PLN | zł 1,449 | zł 1,699 |
| DKK (Denmark) | kr 2,499 | kr 2,999 |
| SEK (Sweden) | kr 3,199 | kr 3,799 |
| CZK | Kč 9,199 | Kč 11,099 |
| TWD (Taiwan) | NT$ 9,799 | NT$11,499 |
| HUF | Ft 1,07,990 | Ft 1,29,990 |
The OnePlus 2 will start selling in the US, Canada, India, EU and China starting 11th of August. Availability will then by expanded to Southeast Asia in Q4. However just like the OnePlus One started off, you need an invite to buy the OnePlus 2. For now you can just join the general reservations queue (link below) for the invites, but keep checking the OnePlus website for regular contests which can get you an invite faster.
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