Smartphone maker OnePlus on Wednesday confirmed that its next flagship handset will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 processor, which has been linked to overheating problems in other handsets. But that won't be a problem for the OnePlus 2, the company said.
"Although there have been reports that the 810 runs warmer than its predecessors, we assure you that we have taken all the necessary precautions and beyond to prevent this from occurring in the 2," the company wrote in a blog post. "We worked very closely with Qualcomm's engineers to integrate an improved version of the chipset (v2.1) in the OnePlus 2, and fine-tuned both hardware and software."
The 810 consists of several CPU processors. Layered on top of these processors is a thermal gel and graphite placed across different areas of the phone, OnePlus said.
"This graphite ensures that heat generated from the processors will dissipate evenly, as opposed to being concentrated and leading to performance issues," OnePlus wrote. "After rigorous testing, the 2 meets the industry standard for phone temperature, even with hours of use."
OnePlus said its engineers "debated endlessly" over which CPU to use, but kept coming back to the 810 for its "unmatched" speed and ability to multitask while maintaining optimal battery performance. The processor will offer "better video, a quicker camera, and an unbelievable gaming experience," OnePlus said. It also supports advanced features like 4K Ultra HD video streaming, 3D gaming, and uses less bandwidth for high-quality video streams.
Other phone makers haven't been so lucky with the 810, though. According to the International Business Times, problems with the chip are delaying Xiaomi's Mi5 smartphone and Sony has admitted that its Xperia Z3+ was experiencing overheating issues because of the 810. Qualcomm, however, has reportedly denied that the chip ever caused a commercial device to overheat.
For more, check out PCMag's full review of the OnePlus One.