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
OnePlus Nord was released in the Summer of 2020 in just about every global smartphone market but North America. If you’re living in Europe or India, you’re in luck, this is a surprisingly high-quality phone for a very reasonable price.
Pros:
- Low cost
- 90hz refresh rate AMOLED display
- 5G connectivity
- Well designed case included in box
- Android / OxygenOS both smooth and decent
Cons:
- No USA availability
- No wireless charging
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
The OnePlus Nord is one of OnePlus' strongest launches ever, just because it offers so much for such a low price. Like the OnePlus 7 Pro launch last year, the Nord is one of those phones that is just so miles ahead of its Android competition, it will probably compare favorably to mid-range phones...
Pros:
- A 90Hz display, at this price range, is an absolutely killer feature
- A flat, distortion-free display, just like every content, app, and website creator intended
- A modern, slim bezel design that is indistinguishable from a flagship smartphone.
Cons:
- OnePlus doesn't do monthly security updates. It'll be more like every other month
- No always-on display
- Facebook crapware
- Shipping six mediocre cameras instead of two good cameras.
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
OnePlus Nord Software And User Experience We really like OnePlus’ take on Android 10. OxygenOS 10.5 (as it’s called) is quick, smooth, and always a pleasure to use. Most importantly, it’s almost stock.
Pros:
- Really nice 90Hz display
- Good enough cameras w/ OIS
- Excellent performance
- Stock Android
- Great value
Cons:
- Plastic mid-frame
- really?
- Not sold in the US
- No wireless charging
- No headphone jack
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
On paper, OnePlus is doing everything right with its first midrange smartphone in years. The Nord looks the business, packs a rich, flagship-grade design and combines a tried and tested rear-camera set-up with a dual-selfie camera - cue the youth appeal.
Pros:
- Simple
- premium design
- Low-cost 5G
- Best-in-class screen
Cons:
- No telephoto camera
- Underwhelming ultra-wide shots
- Poor macro camera
- No wireless charging
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Grey Onyx MP 04041 review
The OnePlus Nord is a smooth, attractive phone that shows what we're missing in the US when it comes to affordable 5G handsets.
Pros:
- Affordable
- Gorgeous build
- Excellent front-facing cameras
- Fast and smooth performance
Cons:
- Doesn't work well on US networks
5 years ago
Oneplus Nord Dual SIM 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Gray) - BRAND NEW review
July 21st saw OnePlus release its latest handset: the OnePlus Nord. This new addition to the OnePlus line is aimed squarely at those who want flagship features at an affordable price.
Pros:
- Inexpensive, Great camera, Nice software tweaks, Zen Mode, Plenty of storage and RAM, Looks like a flagship handset
Cons:
- Lots of comparable alternatives, Camera bump protrudes too far from the handset, Downgraded chipset, No SD card slot
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
The OnePlus Nord should be your new default choice for a midrange Android phone. It's already a bargain for the tech it offers, but combined with OnePlus' hardware and software design sensibilities, the Nord manages to feel special despite its low price.
Pros:
- Affordable price, Six cameras, 90Hz refresh rate, Polished design for a budget phone, Excellent battery life
Cons:
- Macro camera is ineffective, Average performance, Lacks wireless charging, No US availability
5 years ago
OnePlus Nord 8+128GB Blue Marble MP 04042 review
There’s been a lot of talk about how OnePlus seems to be going back to its roots with its latest phone, the OnePlus Nord. This is a brand that first made a name for itself by offering similar specs to competing flagships at a much lower price.
Pros:
- 90Hz OLED display
- Sub-6GHz 5G
- Worry-free battery life
Cons:
- Processor holds back display
- More cameras than it knows what to do with
- No headphone jack
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
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
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