OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus One
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 2 and the OnePlus One, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $79 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 175 g | 162 g |
| Released | Jul 2015 | Jun 2014 |
Summary: OnePlus 2 is ahead on battery. OnePlus One is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus One is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, OnePlus 2 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 401 ppi density, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio | 401 ppi density |
Platform
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), OxygenOS 2.0 (up to 3.5.6) | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) (Cyanogen OS 13.1) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994 v2.1) | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 430 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB or 4GB LPDDR4 RAM | — |
| Internal Storage | 16GB or 64GB eMMC v5.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 16GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.3µm, OIS, laser autofocus | — |
| Features | Dual LED flash | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps | 2160p@24fps, 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", AF (Sony Exmor IMX214 sensor) |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
Battery
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging (no fast charging) | — |
Body
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.85 mm | 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.02 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 175 g | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum-magnesium alloy frame, stainless steel accents, textured Sandstone Black plastic back (customizable with Kevlar, bamboo, black apricot, rosewood) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot (2.4/5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| OnePlus 2 | OnePlus One |
|---|
| Announced | July 2015 | 2014, April 23 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2015 | Released 2014, June |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 2 or OnePlus One?
OnePlus 2 — 3,300 mAh for the OnePlus 2 versus 3,100 mAh for the OnePlus One.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 2 or OnePlus One?
OnePlus One — 175 g for the OnePlus 2 versus 162 g for the OnePlus One.
Which is newer, OnePlus 2 or OnePlus One?
OnePlus 2 — Jul 2015 for the OnePlus 2 versus Jun 2014 for the OnePlus One.
Is the OnePlus 2 or the OnePlus One rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 2 7/10 and the OnePlus One 8/10.
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