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Apple iPhone 6 vs OnePlus 2 – OxygenOS features, iPhone 6 design and more.

Apple iPhone 6 vs OnePlus 2 – OxygenOS features, iPhone 6 design and more.
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John Cusack
April 4, 2015

The Apple iPhone 6 has swepped across the world like a thunderstorm ever since its launch in September, but will it be able to stand up to what’s next? You’ve probably read all about how the iPhone 6 compares to the HTC One M9, the new Galaxy S6, the edgy Galaxy S6 Edge, the LG G Flex 2 or the upcoming LG G4. Many are forgetting that legendary OnePlus is also prepping their new flagship of the year, the OnePlus 2 (or two, however your prefer). This launch, in my opinion, is going to be equally important in the tech and smartphone world, because OnePlus is known for setting mind-bogglingly low prices. The iPhone 6 sizes up nicely to the original “flagship killer”, the OnePlus One, which leads us to believe that it won’t be as competitive when the OnePlus 2 is launched sometime in the middle of the year.

The OnePlus 2 release date isn’t clear yet, but the company has hinted at the fact that it would be released in the first half of 2015, which suggests that by the time we hit Summer, we might already see the new affordable flagship in their store. The iPhone 6 is a remarkable smartphone, with a relatively good track-record so far, but so is the OnePlus One. If the Chinese company maintains their low pricing and still manages to release a flagship smartphone with impressive specs. We know everything there is to know about the iPhone 6, but we can’t say the same about the OnePlus 2 just yet. Although there are many rumors out there, most of the specs and features of the phone are merely assumptions.

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The iPhone 6 has a great display

Nonetheless, it is interesting to try and forecast what a flagship will bring forth and how it will measure up to one of the most popular smartphones of the year, the iPhone 6. We can debate whether my own assumptions may be right about the OnePlus 2 in the comments below, as well as whether it will manage to outdo the iPhone 6 when it comes to performance, features, user interface and camera performance. First off, let’s see what the iPhone 6 specs are all about, and see what the iPhone 6 prices are for the different variants.

First off, the iPhone 6 display,. which has been considerably improved compared to its predecessor, is a 4.7 inch LED-backlit IPS panel which gets a 750*1334 resolution that adds up to a comfortable 326 ppi pixel density. The iPhone 6 display features immersive properties thanks to the LED-backlit panel and the no-gap technology between the touchscreen and the display, which makes for a good user experience, great viewing angles and outdoor visibility. Although resolution could have been better, the ppi pixel density is optimal for a phone this size. Moreover, if the display size seems small to you, you can always go for the iPhone 6 Plus, which has a massive 5.5 inch display which has an even better resolution. Since the 6 Plus is intended to be a niche device, the iPhone 6 seems like the more suitable version to compare to future flagships like the OnePlus 2.

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OnePlus 2 concept shows thinner bezels than on iPhone 6

Moving on from the iPhone 6 display, we get to the hardware specifications. The iPhone 6 processor is a dual core 1.4 GHz Cyclone ARM v8-based Aooke A8 CPU, which makes for smooth sailing when it comes to iPhone 6 performance ratings. The processors is backed by PowerVR GX6450 quad core graphics, 1 GB RAM and either 16, 64 or 128 GB internal storage, no microSD card included. Although performance is smooth, we need to mention that iOS 8.2 is not the best OS when it comes to customization and openness. I’m sure many Apple fans are used to the Apple ecosystem, so there’s not much to say about that aspect, as we know that the OnePlus 2 will most likely get OxygenOS, a custom ROM that is based on Android and will feature high levels of customization, making the user experience better for smartphone enthusiasts.

The iPhone 6 camera has also received an upgrade compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 5s, as the rear shooter is an 8 MP iSight camera which comes with phase detection autofocus and dual tone flash. It gets quite a few features, including the possibilty to shoot 1080p video at 60fps, which results in pretty high quality footage. The only problem we’ve found with the iPhone 6 camera performance is that low-light sometimes tends to results in noisy photos, while video footage is shaky in certain conditions because of the lack of optical image stabilization. If you feel the need for such a feature like OIS and think that it would help your overall experience, you can always get the iPhone 6 Plus which has some built in, or maybe find some camera extensions on the market. The front camera on the iPhone 6 is a 1.25 MP FaceTime shooter with face detection, HDR, which makes it a decent selfie-camera, but not something you would write home about.

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Will the iPhone 6 still be better when the OnePlus 2 is launched?

When it comes to endurance and durability, the iPhone 6 gets an aluminum unibody, chamfered edges, a sturdy display with an oleophobic coating  and ion-strenghtened glass, so it won’t be easy to break and scratch, although it’s not nearly impossible to do so. The features are what stand out with the phone, as the iPhone 6 battery measures only 1810 mAh, which doesn’t provide much juice for extended use. You’re going to have to keep a charger with you most of the time, as the iPhone 6 battery life will max out at the end of the day, but that depends on how you use it, of course. We get a fingerprint sensor and Apple Pay as extra features built into the phone and rumor has it that Apple will open up the iPhone 6 NFC chip to developers later this year, so that users will be able to get more out of it, aside from Apple Pay.

Since that’s all the must know information we can make use of when comparing the iPhone 6 with the OnePlus 2, let’s move on to what we think the OnePlus 2 will bring in terms of design, features, specs and OS. First off, as I mentioned before, OxygenOS will most likely run the show, as the team behind Paranoid Android have mostly finished designing the new custom ROM under OnePlus patronage. OxygenOS has been released and unveiled yesterday, and you can download OxygenOS directly from OnePlus right here. Also, be sure to check out the bug list, as there are a few. The installation guide for OxygenOS on the OnePlus One has also been posted in the forum, so you can check that out, too. That makes us believe that the new OS will be pre-loaded on the OnePlus 2 when it is launched. To give you a taste of how it will be different from the iPhone 6 iOS features, check out the video below with some of the features demonstrated by the team behind OxygenOS.

The OnePlus 2 release date is most likely going to fall somewhere between April and June, but we’re rooting for an April OnePlus 2 release date nonetheless. The company has been quite mum about the development of the new smartphone, so we don’t have a lot to base are hopes on, save for our own excitement. When it comes to designing the OnePlus 2, it will most likely get a bit of an inferior build compared to the iPhone 6 build, as employing a lot of metal in the design would raise costs and OPO fans seem to be pretty happy with the build they got with the first flagship killer. That being said, we do expect the company to use some neat LED notification lights on the top or bottom of the phone, or maybe on the sides, similar to what Samsung did with the Galaxy S6 Edge.

The OnePlus 2 design and appearance might be more flashy than on the iPhone 6, as rumor has it that the Chinese company will try to slim down bezels to a minimum o nthe sides, and the top and bottom. We’re not sure how much they are going to modify the overall footprint of the phone compared to the One, but fans seem to be interested in getting a bit of thinner bezels, yet they seem to be content with having a thicker phone, with a big battery inside. Rumor has it that the OnePlus 2 battery will be massive, measuring about 4000 mAh, which combined with the new OxygenOS, Android 5.0 Lollipop and most likely, the FHD display, should make for at least 3 days of moderate to heavy use. That would be quite impressive, especially when compared to the iPhone 6 which doesn’t always manage to get you through the night.

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Will the OnePlus 2 camera be better than the iPhone 6 camera?

The OnePlus 2 display will most likely stay at 5.5 inches, but our speculation is that OnePlus might launch a smaller version of the phone, the OnePlus 2 Mini, which will more directly rival the iPhone 6 as it might have a 4.7 or 4.9 inch display. Since we can’t confirm that hunch, please let us know if you would like a smaller version of the new flagship killer, just for the fun of it. The resolution of the upcoming phone will most likely stay at FHD, meaning 1080*1920, adding up to about 401 ppi pixel density on a 5.5 inch display and a lot more on a smaller one, which would result in a bit of a brighter, crisper, sharper viewing experience than with the iPhone 6 display. It would most likely be able to more directly rival the iPhone 6 Plus instead, but we might even see QHD resolution popping up. The display will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4, that’s for sure.

Since Qualcomm have launched their new processor, the Snapdragon 810, we might see that being incorporated into the OnePlus 2. Our hunch is that it won’t go that way, rather OnePlus will choose the Snapdragon 808 processor instead, which will most likely provide performance that will be just as good, in our opinion. As we can’t say for sure how well OxygenOS behaves at the moment, as we haven’t tried it just yet, we can’t say if the OnePlus 2 performance will be better or worse than the iPhone 6 performance. We could also suggest the Snapdragon 805 as a possible piece under the hood. That issue will only be settled once the device is launched. Other hardware specs of the OnePlus 2 should include 16 or 64 GB internal storage and about 3 GB RAM, if not 4 GB.

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Will the OnePlus 2 have a QHD display, better than iPhone 6 display?

The OnePlus 2 camera will most likely be a 16 MP sensor on the rear with optical image stabilization and a dual-LED flash, and a 5 MP shooter on the front. Since we don’t know the type of sensor the company will be using, we can’t say for sure if the double amount of MPs will actually make the phone take better pictures than the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 camera is one of the best ones out there, so it’s a bit difficult to top that performance by any company. We’ll just have to see.

If all these specs and features turn out to be true, the OnePlus 2 will have a pretty good shot at taking on the Apple iPhone 6 and even the iPhone 6 Plus. But one crucial aspect we haven’t discussed yet is pricing. The iPhone 6 price is currently set at $650 for the 16 GB version, $750 for the 64 GB version and $850 for the 128 GB version. Those are pretty steep prices for a smartphone that doesn’t seem to be as high-end as other flagships out there. The OnePlus 2 price will most likely be between $300 and $450,. depending on configuration. That’s our guess, but since the Chinese company is still trying to offer cheap flagships that run extremely well to the public, it seems like the most likely pricing to adopt.

In conclusion, while we can’t say for sure how the iPhone 6 will size up next to the new OnePlus 2, the rumors and speculations about the device make it seem like a better buy already. We shouldn’t draw rash conclusions though so we’re going to say that the iPhone 6 is better right now, but we will have to get back to you on that once the OnePlus 2 release date and specs are clear and out in the open. What do you think OnePlus needs to do in order to make the OnePlus 2 a better buy than Apple’s latest flagship?

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As part of the editorial team here at Geekreply, John spends a lot of his time making sure each article is up to snuff. That said, he also occasionally pens articles on the latest in Geek culture. From Gaming to Science, expect the latest news fast from John and team.

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