New OnePlus phablet with 2K display likely to be unveiled this year

Smartphone companies like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei, Oppo seem to be close competitors by introducing smartphones with upgraded software, high-resolution cameras and large displays every year.

OnePlus had launched the OnePlus One (known as the ‘2014 Flagship killer’) handset in the Indian market via Amazon in December, 2014. However, latest reports state that the company is now working on another 5.5-inch phablet - OnePlus 2, which is expected to arrive this year.

According to a report by GizChina, the upcoming 5.5-inch OnePlus 2 phablet will likely sport a 2K display. So, how will this phablet be different from the 2014 handset?

Here’s a list of minor upgrades expected in the upcoming OnePlus Two phablet:

Processor: The OnePlus One smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor and offers 3GB of RAM. According to the leaked information, OnePlus 2 could be upgraded with a Snapdragon 810 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM.

Operating system: OnePlus 2 phablet will likely run on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system, as compared to the 2014 handset which runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS.

Battery: OnePlus One is fuelled with a 3100mAh Li-Po battery. However, latest rumors claim that the next handset will have a large 3300mAh battery, which can keep the smartphone running for a much longer time.

There’s no official information regarding the manufacturing and price of OnePlus Two yet. However, latest reports state that OnePlus 2 will be priced between Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.