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Overall Rating
0.0
Pros
- +OxygenOS launched as a close-to-stock, highly compelling Android skin, Physical alert slider for quick notification profile switching, USB Type-C connector, ahead of most rivals in 2015, Fingerprint scanner returns to the front for quicker unlocking, Larger 4GB RAM option available
Cons
- −Snapdragon 810 chipset was notorious for thermal throttling issues, Invite-only purchase system continued to frustrate buyers, No NFC support, No optical image stabilization on the camera
Expert Review
AndroidHeadlines' retrospective found the OnePlus 2 notable for the transition away from Cyanogen after the two companies terminated their partnership, launching OxygenOS as a genuinely compelling near-stock alternative.
VERDICT
A phone remembered mainly for launching OxygenOS, though the Snapdragon 810's thermal issues held back its overall performance reputation.
