At an event on Tuesday, the OnePlus Nord debuted in India at a starting price of Rs 24,999. With Nord, the company has announced its re-entry into the mid-range smartphone space. Or, as the CEO of the company said in an interview with Fast Company, it is “going back to its roots.” Despite the hype, the OnePlus Nord does not break new ground, but manages to strike the right balance with reasonable specifications. To be fair, in many cases, that’s what a consumer really wants – the OnePlus Nord is also the first OnePlus smartphone to come with 6 cameras! A dual selfie camera and a quad rear camera setup make up the number. The company has managed to pack flagship features like a 90Hz display, 30T Warp fast charging support, up to 12GB of RAM, and 5G connectivity in this smartphone, keeping the price below Rs 30,000. And this is where the Nord has an edge over its competitors in the market.OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord pricing
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant: Rs 24,999 8 GB RAM + 128 storage variant: Rs 27.999 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant: Rs 29,999
OnePlus Nord and its competition
But how does the Nord fare against other popular smartphones in the segment? Let’s cut down on the specs against smartphones like Galaxy A51, Realme X3, Vivo X50 Pro, OnePlus 7, and Redmi K20 Pro:
OnePlus NordGalaxy A51Realme X3Vivo X50 ProOnePlus 7Redmi K20 ProScreen size (inches) 6,446.56.66.566.416.39 Resolution (pixels) 2,400 × 1,0802,400 x 1,0802,400 × 1,0802,376 × 1,0802,376 x 1,0802,340 × 1,080 Density Pixel (PPI) 408 405 399 398 402 403 Display Type Fluid AMOLED Super AMOLEDIPS LCD Super AMOLED Optical AMOLED Super AMOLED Dimensions (mm) 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9158.46 × 72.80 × 8.04 157.7 × 74.8 × 8.2156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 Weight (gm) 184 172 202 181.5182 191 Dual SIMsisisisisisi SIM type NanoNanoNanoNanoNanoNano Connectivity types GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM CDMA / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTEProcessorSnapdragon 765Gxynos 9611Snapdragon 855 + Snapdragon 765GSnapdragon 855Snapdragon 855CPU coresEight coresEight coresEight coresEight coresEight coresEight coresGPU -Adreno 620GB 6406, GPUAdreno, 8GB, 6206, 8-core, 8-core, GPU-Adreno, 620, 8GB, 6406, 8-Core , 8 GB Integrated memory 64, 128, 256 GB 128 GB 128 GB 256 GB128, 256 GB 128, 256 GB Expand memory ibleNosiNoNoNoNoSensorsIn-Screen Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient LightIn-Screen Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor,
Fingerprint sensor, magnetic induction sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, acceleration sensor
In-screen fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
In-screen fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Primary camera 48 MP Sony IMX586 + 8 MP ultra wide angle lens + 5 MP depth lens + 2 MP macro lens 48 MP primary sensor + 12 MP secondary sensor + 5 MP macro lens + 5 MP depth sensor Samsung sensor 64MP GW1 + 12MP telephoto lens + 8MP ultra-wide lens + 2MP macro lens 48MP gimbal stabilization + 13MP portrait lens + 8MP periscope lens + 8MP ultra-wide angle lens Sony depth sensor IMX 586 + 5 MP 48 MP
48 MP primary sensor + 13 MP ultra-wide sensor + 8 MP telephoto lens
Optical Image Stabilization No No No No Camera Matrix Quad Camera Quad Camera Quad Camera Quad Camera Double Camera Triple Camera Secondary Camera Sony IMX616 + 8 MP 32 MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens 16 MP + 8 MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens, 32 MP16 MP16 / 1080p 1080p @ Video CaptureIS 30 / 80pps 1080p / 1080p video captureIS 30MP80 / Epscope / 120fps; gyroscope-EIS1080p @ 30 / 60fps, 720p @ 960fps; Gyroscope-EIS1080p at 30 fps, EIS1080p Gyro at 30/60/240 fps, 720p at 480 fps, Auto HDR, EIS Gyroscope
1080p @ 30/120 / 240fps, 1080p @ 960fps
FlashesisisisisisiOperating System VersionAndroid 10Android 10Android 10Android 10Android 10Android 10AI (Smart Assistant) Google Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant GPS Yes, (L1 + L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1 + Beidou Dual Band) -GPS, NavIYes, Glonass, Beidou, GalileoYes, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSYes, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS
Wifi2 × 2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4G / 5G Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2.4G + 5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 / 5 GHz2.4G + 5G Wi-Fi MIMO2 × 2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4G / 5G
Bluetooth5.15 55 55.15 55 5NFCsisiNosisiNoFingerprint scannerYes, on-screenYes, on-screenYes, side mountYes, on-screenYes, on-screenYes, on-screen3.5mm connectorNosiNoNoNosiUSB typeType CType CType CType CUSB standardUSB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0 3.1USB 2.0Battery (mAh) 4,1154,0004.2004,3153.7004,000Fast ChargeYes, Warp Charge 30T15W30W33W Vivid FlashCharge 2.020W27WColorsMarble Blue, Onyx GrayPrism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush WhiteArctic White, Arctic BlueAlpha Gray, Mirror Gray
Carbon Black, Fire Red, Glacier Blue, Summer Honey, Pearl White
Prices in India Starts at Rs 24,999 Starts at Rs 25,250 Starts at Rs 24,999 Priced at Rs 49,999 Starts at Rs 29,999 Starts at Rs 24,999
conclusion
With up to 12GB of RAM, 5G connectivity, and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, the OnePlus Nord offers premium features without cutting corners. But when you look at the overall offering and price tag, OnePlus Nord is a close call with Redmi K20 Pro and Realme X3. If the future-proof notion of 5G is important to you, with a modern upper-mid-range chipset. and a refined aesthetic, OnePlus Nord is a good choice. OnePlus’s OxygenOS also attracts a lot of buyers, as it doesn’t come with bloatware like its competitors. The company made special mention of the various software optimizations they made, to ensure a smooth user experience. For gamers who prioritize speed, the best option is Redmi Note K20 Pro or Realme X3, which have superior chipsets and GPUs. Battery and fast charging are similar on OnePlus Nord, Realme X3 and Redmi K20 Pro. If you use your phone to consume a lot of content or compulsive shows, then Nord impresses with a light weight 90hz 408ppi AMOLED display. (181 g). The 4,115 mAh battery and 30T fast charging is a bonus.In terms of camera, the Vivo X50 Pro offers a good deal with its recently introduced gimbal camera, which helps to capture stable videos and images. But at 50k, it is an expensive option. The Nord, on the other hand, features a better camera for selfies (on paper) and a rear quad camera setup, borrowed from the OnePlus 8, at a reasonable price. However, there are no party tricks in the imaging department – the Nord is clearly meant to be more than the sum of its parts. The aesthetics are nice, the software promises a great experience, and the price is fair. We hope that our final verdict confirms our initial impressions. Stay tuned for a detailed review. Find the latest and upcoming tech gadgets online at Tech2 Gadgets. Get tech news, gadget reviews, and ratings. Popular gadgets including specs, features, pricing, laptop, tablet and mobile device comparison Via: FirstPost
