So, I just have to get this off my chest as myself, and many other people on these forums, are just getting annoyed by all these people complaining about all the features missing in the OP2 such as NFC and quick charging. (also sorry if this is long. You don't have to read it if you don't want too
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As everybody knows at this point, the OP2 comes with a snapdragon 810 octocore processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, dual sim, 3,300mHa battery, a 5.5 inch screen, a 13MP camera with laser focus and can record 4k video, and USB C. On paper, that is one hell of a phone, and the fact that it's under $400 blows my mind. Yet, nobody cares about those specs. Everybody seems to care about the fact that the phone has no NFC, no expandable storage, and limited LTE band support.
Just think about it, for under $400, you get a phone that can compete with every other flagship phone that is close to DOUBLE the price of the OP2, and everybody is crying over no NFC support. When was the last time you used NFC? A thread on the forums asked people who uses NFC on a regular basis, and here were the results as of 7/3/2015 at 3:45 EST:
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From the looks of it, unless you use NFC daily, that should not be a deal breaker for you.
NFC is also a technology that is still new. Besides bumping two phones together or using it as your credit cards, which very few people do, there is no use for it. OnePlus didn't add it because they don't waste time on features not everybody is going to use or enjoy. OnePlus even said that NFC stuff like google wallet won't be big for another year or so.
With quick charging, I can see why it is an issue but think about it. The battery is huge. I can easily last a full day or two before needing a charge. Me personally, I rather have a phone that charges slow and dies slow, not charges fast and dies fast (cough, galaxy s6). I'm also somebody who almost always has a power bank with me so If I do have to charge I can charge wherever I am at anytime. I've never had a situation where I had to charge my phone in a hurry so quick charging may not be important for most people, but its a feature people might like, even if they don't need it.
When buying a phone what do you look for? For me, I look for value. I could buy a $650 iPhone, or a OnePlus One that does the same exact thing (better in my opinion) for $350. With all the specs the OP2 has, very few phones will have the same value as it, and everybody is missing that point, hence the term "flagship killer". With the OnePlus 2, you are getting ocotocore, a ridiculous 4GB ram, a large battery, you even get a finger print sensor that is faster than touch ID, USB C, dual sim which many people don't necessarily need, basically stock android with updates, and a pretty amazing camera. You are getting so much in a phone that costs so little. That's the goal with OnePlus.
If you focus on what's missing, you will never be happy with the device. Yes, not having NFC is somewhat disappointing, but for the price point, you are getting one of the best values for a phone on the market. The OP2 can easily last 2 years if not longer before it gets outdated, which in today's world, it hard to find a phone that can do that.
Basically, my point is that you get an AMAZING phone that is future proofed with specs (freaking 4GB ram, still can't get over that). Like I said earlier, If you focus on what the phone doesn't have, you will never enjoy it. If you are not going to buy the OP2 because of what it does not have, I wish you lucke finding another phone with similar value as the OP2.
Anyways, If you read the whole thing (or even skimmed it) I thank you, and please, share your opinions, and try your best not to get in an argument with somebody.
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