OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2: The difference a year makes... | Pocketnow

If you're using a OnePlus One, upgrading to an OP3 makes perfect sense, but what about folks using an OP2? Has enough changed here to warrant the cost? Let's see if we can help answer that question for folks shopping a mid-ranger priced smartphone. OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2, should you upgrade?

How much difference might there be in one year? We here at Pocketnow are pretty conservative about recommending one year upgrades. Phones are expensive, and the changes from on year to the next might not always reflect the best bang for buck consumers might be looking for. You worked hard for your cash, and we want to respect that.

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OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2: The difference a year makes... | Pocketnow

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[woodypwx]

1080p is awesome for 5.5" display. Higher resolution would eat battery much faster. The VR on a phone is a gimmick anyway.

[narcos]

I was worried about the quality of Pocketnow videos after Michael left, but it's great to see you really stepping it up Juan! Really loving the new styles you're trying.

[Hlminator]

Nice video man. I like your style. I am looking forward to the camera review!

[ikhtiaramin]

This is a really good review Juan. You're not pulling punches and you throw them elegently. I await watching your camera review and overall review for the OP3. Keep it up 👍

[atticus]

im coming from the samsung ace 1, should I get op2, op3 or nexus 5x?

[behzadmagra]

I like the flow of your video.. Good one mate!

[IamClutchNorris]

great review. I've been looking for a comparison like this.

[alebone_]

I have a OnePlus 2, but I'm going to wait for the OnePlus 4 until I upgrade, I usually upgrade once every two years.

[vijaykumarvalaboju]

is the camera performance is dedicated..?and please tell me there is any heating issues, and the camera pictures will be blur?

[Zakalwe-]

Really liked the 'to camera' style of this article Juan!

[MinhPham]

5:22 a great point there Juan, and a really really silly and contradicting philosophy there from 1+: one one hand, they want to emphasize the top-notch specs, especially the 6GB of RAM, while on the other hand, they reduce the usability of those RAM to save battery, and they didn't increase the battery capacity for the sake of having a more conventional looking phone. They created a unique design of 1+1 and 1+2 with the sandstone back that their users become fans of, then they get rid of it, replacing with a case, wow, really 1+?

[rantsland]

Great review man! Well done, I am a fan of Michael, but you are really shining here, especially in this Vlog type format.

[Riad-vlrk]

This guy...and Jaime Rivera...are the best reviewers in the world.

[dumkopf]

Hey Juan, any chance you can get a oneplus 1 to compare?

[cepsixty]

nice review..looking forward to the camera test..

[dxnnxxmc]

I like these vlog like type videos from Juan rather then his usual ones. Nice change of pace

[AndroidEspionage]

To be honest, I honestly don't think that the OnePlus 2 was worth picking up in the first place. Lack of nfc was bad and having USB-C without the benefit of quick charging and fast data transfer pretty much defeated the purpose. OnePlus has definitely stepped it up with their third flagship.

[GuidoPetruolo]

Thanks for the comparison Juan! How do you feel about the change in camera hardware? The OnePlus 2 had dual LED flash and laser assisted autofocus, which are not in the OnePlus 3. ¿How does this compare in a techie but still consumer level?

(context: rocking a Nexus 5 2013, still happy with it, looking for the next Nexus)

[buizerdlover]

i need a new phone. but i can´t chose between the one plus 2 and one plus 3. i looking at both price and quality. which would you recommend?

[robertopachecoart]

Hello! I'm from Brazil and I have seen several videos on your channel. Can you help me? Worth it in 2016 to buy the OnePlus2? Or do you prefer to buy the Oneplus3 or Mi5 prime? Thank you and congratulations by videos.