OnePlus One Pre-Launch Rumor Roundup

[CafeKampuchia]

I'm sure excited! If this thing delivers what OnePlus promises, it will be the device of the year! Here's what we know so far, all of it from intentional leaks by OnePlus:

• Launches April 23rd
• Will cost <$400 outright, unlocked
• Apparently to have a sleek aluminum body
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• Stereo speakers
• &#8220;StyleSwap&#8221; replaceable back covers
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• No front branding
• Apparently targeted directly at the HTC One M8
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Known specifications

• GSM global only (US=AT&T and T-Mobile), no dual SIM, no CDMA version, hence no Verizon or Sprint presence
• 4G LTE-enabled
• 5.5" 1080p JDI display with CABC (content-adaptive backlight control), stuffed into a body smaller than the Sony Xperia Z1 which has a 5.0" screen, and slightly better screen/body ratio than the Nexus 5
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (8974AC) clocked at 2.5GHz
• 3GB of RAM
• 16 or 64GB of storage, no 32GB option
• 13 MP f/2.0 Sony Exmore IMX214 rear-facing camera with 6-piece optics and some form of image stabilization, capable of shooting 4K video & 720p at 120fps
• 5 MP front-facing camera
• No IR blaster
• FM radio
• NFC
• 3,100 mAh battery with special technology to extend battery life
• It will run a custom version of CM11 based on Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat called CyanogenMod 11S with support directly from CyanogenMod guaranteed for two years
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• It will have Moto X-like always-on voice recognition

OnePlus One - All You Need to Know | OnePlus Forums

Dimensions:
Height: 152.6 mm / 6"
Width: 75.9 mm / 3"
Thickness: 8.9 mm / 0.35"
Weight: 162 g

So, what think ye?

 

[KOLIO]

Should the phone be available relatively soon after launch,sounds like a winner.

If not,the G PRO 2/G3 or HTC M8(MAX) are on my short list.

My guess is that supplies will be somewhat limited at first,& regardless of quantity available for the first wave,they'll go fast.

 

[Orion]

Finally someone started getting this thread going. I for one am definitely interested in this device. From the rumors and the price alone, this will be one of the top phones on my list. Still need to see that rumored moto phablet and the rest of their lineup for summer before I make a decision.

 

[zipred]

I am _very_ excited about this all new model.

Especially since there's multiple rumors about the Nexus 6 having a curved display, a "feature" I find repulsive. Very happy with my Nexus 5, I was planning on buying the 6 prior to learning about the display.

So far all research I've done on OnePlus has returned lots of exciting possibilities. Best of all it won't be long before we see this brand new smartphone.

 

[Unforgiven]

Wow, that is a nice looking device. :thumb:

 

[Unforgiven]

An early peek.
OnePlus One unboxing video featuring CyanogenMod's Steve Kondik

 

[zipred]

An early peek.
OnePlus One unboxing video featuring CyanogenMod's Steve Kondik

For a full 1.245 milliseconds I saw a clear holographic image of the phone.

Ha...Ha...Ha...

 

[Orion]

Shopping experience.......
The OnePlus Shopping Experience | OnePlus Forums

 

[MacFett]

Any word yet on removable storage and usb-otg?

 

[CafeKampuchia]

With no advertising budget, OnePlus is hitting out at their competitors via their own blog and FaceBook, then relying on news outlets to dispense their message.

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Source
Via phonearena.com

My take:

OnePlus One over the S5:

• 0.4" Larger screen
• 1GB more RAM
• Lower f-stop camera with an extra lens element
• Larger battery
• Cheaper by $250-300, though that will change once the S5 comes down in price
• A presently unknown company

S5 over the OnePlus One:

• Latest Super AMOLED screen is apparently the best out there
• External SD card, removable battery
• Likely a smaller and lighter chassis
• You can buy one just about anywhere on the planet
• A known reliable company

 

[dan330]

wasn't the S5 water resistant.. to a few feet under water?

 

[CafeKampuchia]

Any word yet on removable storage and usb-otg?

It probably won't have removable storage, and I have no idea about USB-OTG.

wasn't the S5 water resistant.. to a few feet under water?

Yes, the S5 has an IP67 rating, but I don't care about that and don't know what, if any, rating the OnePlus One has, so it doesn't factor into my take.

 

[dan330]

Yes, the S5 has an IP67 rating, but I don't care about that and don't know what, if any, rating the OnePlus One has, so it doesn't factor into my take.

kind of unfair.. and bias if you do that.. even if it does NOT matter to you.
a listed was created to compare and posted it to see the realistic comparison.
then all known features should be listed.

and water resistant is NOT a minor feature.
NFC was not listed either
I wonder what else was left out?

 

[Orion]

So far I'm loving the specs for this phone. I just need to know for sure if it comes with removable storage. If not, then the 64 GB will be the way to go.

 

[CafeKampuchia]

kind of unfair.. and bias if you do that.. even if it does NOT matter to you.
a listed was created to compare and posted it to see the realistic comparison.
then all known features should be listed.

and water resistant is NOT a minor feature.
NFC was not listed either
I wonder what else was left out?

It's not unfair. I did say "My take" and made no pretense of being unbiased.

 

[CafeKampuchia]

First alleged camera samples from the OnePlus One appear

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[Shocky]

What countries is this being released in?

 

[Unforgiven]

What countries is this being released in?

I haven't seen specific markets targeted, but I would imagine the more homogeneous international market where they can get the most bang for the buck in a manufacturing run. Maybe some of the big GSM carriers in the states (AT&T, T-Mo???).

 

[THE W]

kind of unfair.. and bias if you do that.. even if it does NOT matter to you.
a listed was created to compare and posted it to see the realistic comparison.
then all known features should be listed.

and water resistant is NOT a minor feature.
NFC was not listed either
I wonder what else was left out?

the purpose of the comparisons is to highlight that the internals of the 1+ are on par or better than what is being offered currently at nearly half the price. since people find specs to be an important factor that's what they're focusing on.

all this to encourage people to wait and see(4/23) what 1+ brings to the table as a whole.

 

[THE W]

What countries is this being released in?

release countries so far..
https://plus.google.com/102032589992734862411/posts

 

[CafeKampuchia]

First alleged camera samples from the OnePlus One appear

Updated... Thoughts?

 

[Shocky]

Updated... Thoughts?

Looks pretty good, no complaints based on the samples so far.

I hope this phone does well, my money is ready.

 

[CafeKampuchia]

Looks pretty good, no complaints based on the samples so far.

I hope this phone does well, my money is ready.

I'm almost there I hope I can pick one up in the US over the summer if it turns out as awesome as it looks to be!

 

[CafeKampuchia]

News just keeps coming in:

OnePlus One tops Galaxy S5, One (M8) in AnTuTu 4

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Source: gsmarena.com

 

[CafeKampuchia]

release countries so far..
https://plus.google.com/102032589992734862411/posts

There are supposedly 16 countries in 10 markets. Here's what we know so far:

1. Austria
2. Germany
3. Netherlands
4. Belgium
5. Finland
6. Denmark
7. Sweden
8. Hong Kong
9. Taiwan
10. Portugal
11. Italy
12. France
13. Spain
14. United Kingdom
15. Canada
16. U.S.

Hmmmm... will Cambodia make the list???

Edit:
Those clever Cambodian phone shop owners will get them from somewhere... Taiwan, perhaps?