Chinese startup smartphone manufacturer One Plus has been trying to create hype ahead of the release of its upcoming device One Plus 2 for quite sometime now by releasing information about the various specifications of the handset. However, now the company has hinted that One Plus 2 will be at an affordable device.

A report in IB Times says that One Plus CEO Pete Lau recently took to Twitter to clarify the numerous speculations about OnePlus 2 arriving with a $500 plus price tag. In order to put all such rumors to rest, Pete has confirmed that the successor of OnePlus One will cost less than $450 (€410).

His post on Twitter reads, "We've seen price estimates for the #OnePlus2 upwards of $500. 'Honestly, it's never been about the price.'"

While some tech enthusiasts may argue that the price of OnePlus 2 is $100 more compared to its predecessor - One Plus One, but they also ought to consider the inflation over the last one year, which inevitably leads to an increase in price of raw materials and making charges.

Theoretically speaking, even if the company decides to retail OnePlus 2 for $449.99, it is still be a bargain keeping in view that the phone will boast Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.0 series (means, there will not be any heating issue resolved), advanced Type C USB port and finger-print sensor, which is reported to be faster and further secure compared to the Touch ID system of Apple iPhone 6 as well as iPhone 6 Plus.

Meanwhile, there are rumors that OnePlus 2 will also be come in a metallic frame (or metal shell) and a have a dual-camera on the rear side.

Other expected features of OnePlus 2 include OxygenOS (global)/ HydrogenOS (China) rooted in Android 5.1 Lollipop, 4GB/ 3GB RAM, 64GB internal memory that is expandable, an impressive 3,300mAh battery unit, a 16 megapixel camera on the rear side as well as an 8 megapixel snapper on the front.