OnePlus made its arrival in the global market in the year 2013. And it was since then that the Oppo spinoff decided to take the mobile phone segment by storm with its offerings. Through the years, the brand made its presence felt in the global market with its premium tag offerings that offered reliability and flagship-like experience to its users. The company's main goal was to design a smartphone that would balance high-end quality at a lower price than other phones in its class.
With its tag of "Never Settle", the brand revolves around the concept that its users will never settle for lower-quality devices produced by other companies once they get used to the brand. A number of smartphones have already become major players in the premium tier, but here is OnePlus, looking to up the ante in the sub-$400 USD segment. This proves how serious of a competition the brand is for Vivo's X50 series and Realme's X3 series. A lot of consumers have been asking for a more affordable OnePlus device for many years, and now, it is finally here.
Coming to their most recent offerings, the OnePlus introduced its highly anticipated Nord smartphone, which was designed to rule the mid-range smartphone segment. So, let’s take a look at the first impression, price, features, and camera specs of the heavily marketed Nord.
Oneplus Nord First Impressions, Price, Features, Specs, Camera
OnePlus Nord First Impression
The OnePlus Nord marks the brand’s venture into a totally new series, and it’s very evident when you lay your eyes on the packaging itself. The company wants to make sure that their latest product stands out and for that, they’ve taken a change from typical red boxes to a relatively compact black packing. The front side of the box resembles this super-sized print with ‘Nord’ written on the top.
Moving inside, the first thing worth noticing was a device that bears an iconic resemblance to the company’s flagship OnePlus 8. Nord feels a real deal in the hands with its sleek-looking design. The dimensions are such that it feels lighter than it appears.
The glossy finish really gives it a premium feeling and yes, the new Blue Marble color is worth vouching for. The dual camera cutout in the display and the positioning of the rear lenses seem to be a new design choice by the brand.
Apart from the device itself, the box came with a silicone case which now has a new pattern on it. It also comes with these ‘NORD’ stickers and the iconic red Type-C cable, Warp Charge 30T charger, and a SIM eject tool. Lastly, Nord is also available in a Gray Onyx trim.
OnePlus Nord Display Review
Coming to the display of the device, there is a bright 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED screen coming to life as soon as you switch on the device. Considering the innovation OnePlus has been doing around its display, it's a job well done!
Nord’s 90Hz display looks quite appealing when it comes to streaming and playing videos. However, it might seem to be a bit blatant when you take it outdoors. Besides the cool display unit that gets punchy with a bright color scheme, it also gets an in-display fingerprint sensor which is quite fast.
OnePlus Nord Price Review
OnePlus introduced the Nord series starting at a price of $349 USD. While the banner might call it a budget phone, it is something more than that. The entire series comes with three smartphones at the offer, comprising 6GB/64GB, which is the starting range. Following the starting range is an 8/128 GB device, offered at $399 USD which is followed by a 12/256GB combination priced at $429 USD.
According to Top Mobile Tech; Considering the price tag, the smartphone is a direct competition to the Realme X3 and Poco X2. At this price, the phone will offer the buyers the feeling that they have got a better deal for their bucks spent. That’s what makes OnePlus the brand it is.
Technical Specifications of OnePlus Nord
The new OnePlus Nord is not short on features, be it for the performance numbers or specifications on paper. Check out yourself.
- Operating System: OxygenOS based on Android 10
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G mobile platform
- GPU: Adreno 620
- Rear Camera: Quad (48 MP, 8MP, 5MP, 2MP)
- Front Camera: Dual (32 MP, 8MP)
- RAM: 6GB/8GB/12GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB UFS2.1
- Battery: 4115 mAh (non-removable)
- Warp Charge 30T fast charging (5V/6A)
OnePlus Nord Features and Performance Review
Sharing a similar stance as the OnePlus 8, the Nord runs totally different on its specifications, which is obvious, considering the price point. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor and the number game goes as high as 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
A major highlight of the device is that it’s a 5G phone, even though a lot of countries are yet to roll out 5G connectivity. Besides its chipset, OnePlus Nord sports the company’s proprietary Oxygen OS based on Android 10.
Apart from the software, OnePlus has provided the Nord with a 4,115mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T fast charging. Other features include NFC, dual-SIM support, and dual-band Wi-Fi ac with 2x2 MIMO antennas.
OnePlus Nord Camera Review
The OnePlus Nord is built with four rear cameras that complete the two selfie cameras, making it one of the best configurations in its segment. The rear primary camera uses a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor as the primary lens, striking a resemblance with its cousin OnePlus 8.
The 48MP camera is further assisted by an 8MP wide-angle, a 2MP macro lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. The smartphone gets optical image stabilization for photos and videos too.
For selfies, you get a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor, which is further complemented by an 8MP wide-angle camera. The camera setup of Nord supports up to 4K 60fps recording using the front camera.
Conclusion:
Based on the current market trend, OnePlus Nord is undoubtedly a great deal for its price. A 12GB RAM smartphone under $429 USD is definitely a catch and that has been the primary reason for its performance in the market so far.
The first lot of the Nord went out-of-stock both in physical as well as e-commerce stores in quick time and that itself defines the craze among the buyers. So, until the next insanely popular flagship-level smartphone releases at the given price point, the Nord is the best option to go for.
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