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OnePlus 2 Lacks NFC Because 'Most OnePlus One Users Weren't Using It'

OnePlus 2 Lacks NFC Because 'Most OnePlus One Users Weren't Using It'

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 28 July 2015 15:32 IST

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OnePlus raised the curtain on its second flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 2, in a much-touted virtual reality launch event early on Tuesday (IST). The phone launch garnered much interest thanks to the flurry of teasers and leaks ahead of the launch. The Chinese company even went on to claim the OnePlus 2 as the '2016 flagship killer'. However, it seems the next year's flagship killer smartphone misses out on some basic features such as NFC, Quick Charging, and even wireless charging.

Soon after the features were confirmed to be missing from the OnePlus 2 smartphone, several users vented their frustration on different forums and company channel. Android Police reached out to OnePlus for comment on the lack of NFC feature and received a reply that read, "We heard from a lot of users of the One and saw most of our users weren't using NFC."

(Also see: OnePlus 2 vs. OnePlus One)

While some may agree to the reason given by OnePlus for dumping NFC connectivity in its OnePlus 2 smartphone, the fact of the matter is the new technology is now even found on several mid-range smartphones. The technology has finally taken off lately with the some companies allowing contactless payments with NFC via a terminal in a store. With the missing feature, OnePlus 2 users won't be able to make use of Google's recently unveiled pay-with-a-phone system for Android devices called Android Pay in physical stores.

The missing Qualcomm Quick Charging feature, despite having a supported chipset, will mean that the OnePlus 2 consumers will have to go bear regular charging times via wall adaptor or a portable charger. Android Police cites OnePlus and notes that the OnePlus 2 will take up to 3 hours and 20 minutes for a full charge.

To refresh, the OnePlus 2 will go on sale in India, China, the US, Canada, and select EU regions on August 11. The 64GB OnePlus 2 has been priced in India at Rs. 24,999 and be available via Amazon India.

OnePlus 2: First Look

OnePlus 2

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good battery life
Decent camera
Dual SIM flagship

Bad
Fingerprint scanner doesn't always work
Other software bugs
No NFC

Read detailed OnePlus 2 review

Display 5.50-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 3300mAh

OS OxygenOS 2.0

Resolution 1080x1920 pixels

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Ketan Pratap is the Editor at Gadgets 360. His primary role - debugging the tech hype, benchmarking the future, and compiling it all into precise news, features or reviews. He has spent over 14 years calling out vaporware and identifying the best tech. He’s your guide for everything from chipsets to smart-home meltdowns. When his own batteries are low, he heads for the hills—literally. He’s someone who prefers a remote mountain pass, appreciating a 12,000-foot view that no VR ...More