The OnePlus 2 goes on sale today so here we compare it to the Samsung Galaxy S6 including price, design, build, hardware, specs and software.
The OnePlus 2 goes on sale today aiming to take on the biggest names in the smartphonemarket. One of the best phones right now is the Samsung Galaxy S6 but can it be outdone by the up and coming firm? Read our OnePlus 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 comparison review.Updated on 3/9/15 with our video review. See also: Best smartphones of 2015
These two are completely different approaches to making a flagship smartphone so it's an interesting comparison. Let's take a look at how the OnePlus 2 and Samsung Galaxy S6 compare across a number of areas.
We've had some OnePlus 2 hands-on review but not had it in for full testing so that why we're looking at specs here and not adding any benchmark results.
The OnePlus 2 is a '2016 flagship killer' and one way the firm aims to achieve this is by undercutting rivals. The second generation OnePlus smartphone is just £239 which is a frankly ridiculous price for a flagship handset. How to get a OnePlus 2 invite.
It is slightly more expensive than its predecessor but we don't care, this is more than half the price of the Galaxy S6 which launched at £599. However, the price has dramatically dropped and you can get one for under Galaxy S6 on Amazon without a contract.
That still represents a saving of £160 if you opt for the OnePlus 2.
There's no doubt that the Galaxy S6 is the svelte device in this battle. It's a slim 6.8mm and lightweight 138g while the OnePlus 2 is 9.9mm and 175g. That's a pretty big difference on both metrics and the OnePlus 2 is also taller and wider, mainly due to its larger screen and addition of a physical home button.
The Galaxy S6 is also one of the best Android phones around in terms of build quality, up there with the HTC One M9. The combination of metal and glass makes it seriously desirable.
The OnePlus 2 might not be quite a glamourous but the option of StyleSwap covers in various materials such as wood and Kevlar make it appealing, too. It also has a physical Alert Slider for those of you which would make good use of it.
You'll know which you prefer but it's worth noting that neither offers waterproofing, despite the Galaxy S5 having this feature.
Screen
As mentioned, the size difference is somewhat down to the difference in screen. The OnePlus 2 has a 5.5in display compared to the S6's 5.1in. We prefer the small size but you might want a bigger screen.
What's worth pointing out is that the Galaxy S6 offers a crisper experience with a Quad HD (1440x2560) resolution and Samsung's AMOLED technology. It's one of the best displays you'll find on a smartphone currently.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus 2 has a Full HD (1080x1920) resolution like last year's model. It's also not AMOLED. The phone offers a pixel density of 401ppi compared to 577ppi on the Galaxy S6.
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