Helio Ocean 2
The Helio Ocean 2 is offered by Virgin Mobile, and is quite the upgrade over the original Helio Ocean while still maintaining strong similarities.
2.6-inch screen
The Helio Ocean 2 has a 2.6-inch screen, which is a tad bit wider than its predecessor.
Thick
The Helio Ocean 2 carries some serious heft.
Back
The Helio Ocean 2 has a camera on the back, but is lacking the LED flash and self-portrait mirror from the original model.
QWERTY keyboard
The Helio Ocean 2's keyboard is an improvement over its predecessor, with a much roomier keyboard and more tactile keys.
Number keypad
The Helio Ocean 2's number keypad is definitely better than the original's. While the original Ocean's keypad was flat and narrow, the Ocean 2's keys are well spaced and tactile.
Close-up of camera
The Helio Ocean 2 still has a 2.0-megapixel camera, but it now has a night shot mode which makes up for the missing flash LED.
3.5 mm headset jack
We love to see 3.5mm headset jacks on music phones, and the Helio Ocean 2 is no exception. There aren't any external music player keys though, except for the one button that activates it.
MicroSD inconvenience
The Helio Ocean 2's microSD card slot is inconveniently located behind the battery.
Fits in the hand, barely
As we said, the Helio Ocean 2 is one big phone. It does have a nice oval curve and feels good in the hand.
Typing on keys
The Helio Ocean 2 is great to thumb-type on, which makes e-mailing and texting fast and easy.
Won't fit in pocket
The Helio Ocean 2 won't fit in your pants pocket, but a purse or man-purse will do just fine.
More Galleries
My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?