OnePlus Nord 5G 128GB
One Plus says the Nord is "pretty much everything you could ask for". That's a big call but this 5G phone certainly delivers plenty of fantastic features.
Nice to look at and scroll through
The Nord has an impressive 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate that allows for smoother scrolling and sharper swiping.
Great shots back and front
The Nord is already receiving acclaim for the excellent shots from its camera set up: 48 + 8 +5 + 2MP rear cameras, with 32 + 8MP front cameras. What stands out are the 48MP primary sensor which comes with optical image stabilisation (OIS) to eliminate blur and shake, while the 32MP primary front camera includes advanced image processing smart features for clear and detailed selfies.
Bright, brighter, brightest
A noteworthy feature of the Nord is the 2,048 levels of automatic brightness for smoother brightness transitions and enhanced eye comfort. This is evident whether you're checking social media or browsing a web page.
Faster than before
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G Mobile Platform that powers the Nord improves CPU speeds and delivers 30% faster graphic rendering than its predecessor. The 8GB of RAM is more than enough to run all your favourite apps at once, and in seamless style.
Charging at warp speed
Warp Charge 30T can refill Nord from 0 to 70% in just half an hour and, as an important bonus, it will even keep your phone cool during heavy use.
Manufacturer: OnePlus
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5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
What OnePlus has quite expertly done is make a phone that doesn't leave you pining for a greater experience - and you might even be grateful you saved the price difference by opting not to go for an 8 series. Because who really needs a pricey flagship anyway?
Pros:
- Large and flat AMOLED panel
- 30W fast-charging
- Oxygen OS is fast and fluid
- 90Hz refresh rates
- 5G capable
- Great battery life
Cons:
- Plasticky edges
- More cameras than there needs to be
- Launch is restricted to a couple of regions
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
The OnePlus Nord is, on paper and after my test, one of the most beautiful phones made by a brand. OnePlus has understood what was missing from its catalog: a more accessible model.
Pros:
- AMOLED 90 Hz screen
- Great quad-camera performance
- Powerful Snapdragon 765G processor
- Fluid Oxygen OS experience
- Value-for-money
Cons:
- Dated and flashy design
- No telephoto lens
- No wireless charging
- No IP certification
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
It’s hard to argue with the OnePlus Nord’s value proposition and this once again begs the questions of why you’d pay more for a phone anymore. This could easily be a five-star device if it had a true standout feature, but it’s still easy to recommend as one of the best cheap phones around.
Pros:
- Great quality OLED panel
- Very quick charging
- Lovely version of Android
- Nice
- ergonomic design
- 5G and great performance
Cons:
- Screen seems to mark very easily
- Secondary cameras are pretty much useless
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord Review
It’s hard to argue with the OnePlus Nord’s value proposition and this once again begs the questions of why you’d pay more for a phone anymore. This could easily be a five-star device if it had a true standout feature, but it’s still easy to recommend as one of the best cheap phones around.
Pros:
- Great quality OLED panel
- Very quick charging
- Lovely version of Android
- Nice, ergonomic design
- 5G and great performance
Cons:
- Screen seems to mark very easily
- Secondary cameras are pretty much useless
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord review
OnePlus has made an emphatic return to the mid-range market with the OnePlus Nord – it's an affordable smartphone that's packed with features. There's a great screen, plenty of power, and a set of capable cameras, all wrapped up in a package that belies its affordable price.
Pros:
- Affordable with flagship qualities
- Premium design
- Plenty of camera features
Cons:
- Average battery life
- Limited notifications space
- No IP rating for water resistance
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
OnePlus has done a good job with the Nord. The Blue Marble version has a distinctive appearance, a great AMOLED screen and good front and rear cameras. These are all important factors whatever your budget.
Pros:
- Distinctive and attractive design
- Dual front and quad rear cameras
- 5G and dual SIMs
- High-quality 90Hz AMOLED screen
- Fast charging
- Oxygen OS is both capable and subtle
Cons:
- Battery life could be better
- Disappointing speaker
- No IP rating for dust/water resistance
- No 3.5mm headset jack or MicroSD card slot
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
OnePlus’ return to mid-range smartphones presents some strong competition to both older flagships and the current crop of budget devices. It has a big 6.4-inch screen that can run at 90Hz for a smoother software experience.
Pros:
- Big 90Hz screen
- A mid-range smartphone with 5G
- Capable cameras
- Tempting price
Cons:
- Middleweight Snapdragon processor sometimes chokes on heavier tasks
- Cheap screen protector pre-installed
- Phones this big aren’t for everyone
- Not coming to the US
5 years ago
Oneplus Nord Dual SIM 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Gray) - BRAND NEW review
The OnePlus Nord is a solid all-around device for its price and offers features that would typically be reserved for a flagship. The only major issue is that this Nord model won’t be making its way to North America any time soon.
Pros:
- Great 90Hz display, Quick performance (thanks to 12GB of RAM), Fast 30W fast wired charging, Marble Blue colour looks great, The design of the phone makes it feel more premium, All-day battery life and great standby time
Cons:
- This Nord model won’t be coming to North America, No wireless charging or official IP rating
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
In our review of the OnePlus One we wrote that it had an "outstanding price-performance ratio, which remains unmatched". Now, five years later, the OnePlus Nord also has an excellent price-performance ratio, although it is no longer unmatched.
Pros:
- great price-performance ratio
- lots of storage
- fairly color-accurate 90-Hz display
- flexible
- high-quality camera setup
- good battery life
- no throttling
- fast Wi-Fi
- good locating capabilities
Cons:
- no IP certification
- display could be brighter
- no Wi-Fi 6
- poor low-light camera performance
- high heat development under load
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
The 2020 flagship killer
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