OnePlus Nord
Overview
The OnePlus Nord is a 2020 smartphone from Oneplus. It features a 6.43" Super AMOLEDSamsung E3 display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (402 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (MT6893) (6 nm process), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and 9x Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Black & white, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 65W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 10, upgradable to 12. Color options include Blue Marble, Gray Onyx (Gray Ash).
OnePlus Nord Review
Build Quality
The OnePlus Nord, released on August 4, 2020, measures 158.3 mm in height, 73.3 mm in width, and 8.2 mm in depth, weighing 184 grams. It features a design typical of its time, with a focus on a smooth, curved feel. The construction uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for screen protection, enhancing its scratch resistance and overall durability. Color options include Blue Marble and Gray Onyx (also known as Gray Ash). It's not a foldable device, maintaining a traditional smartphone form factor.
Screen Quality
The Nord boasts a 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 408 ppi. The screen utilizes a Super AMOLED Samsung E3 panel. It supports a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, providing a smooth visual experience and vibrant colors. Specifics include a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 180 Hz touch sampling rate, 500 cd/m² (typical) brightness, DCI-P3 color gamut support and sRGB standard color space. The display features a hole-punch notch, and a 2.5D curved glass with capacitive multi-touch capabilities.
Camera Performance
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary lens (Sony IMX766, 1/1.56" sensor, 1.00µm pixels, f/1.8 aperture), an 8MP wide-angle lens (Sony IMX355, 1/2.8" sensor, 1.14µm pixels, f/2.25 aperture), and a 2MP black & white sensor (GalaxyCore GC02M1, 1/5" sensor, 1.75µm pixels, f/2.4 aperture). The front-facing camera is a 32MP sensor (Sony IMX615, 1/2.74" sensor, 0.80µm pixels, f/2.45 aperture). Video capabilities include 4K at 30fps and 1080p up to 240fps, all with electronic image stabilization (EIS). Features extend to optical image stabilization (OIS), autofocus, digital zoom (up to 10x), and RAW capture.
Software Experience
The OnePlus Nord launched with Android 10, with an upgrade path up to Android 12. The device uses an OxygenOS user interface which provides a clean and fast experience, enhanced by smooth animations.
Battery Performance
The device is powered by a 4115 mAh battery. It supports 65W fast charging, and has a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG functionality.
Value for Money
The OnePlus Nord falls into the medium price range category. It offers two main configurations: 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, and 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. Price points vary slightly between sellers and regions. The device offers solid performance with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset, coupled with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Storage is UFS 2.1. It includes features such as an under-display fingerprint sensor, NFC, and a variety of connectivity options including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.
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Basic Information
| Brand | Oneplus |
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| Model | OnePlus Nord |
| Launch Date | Tuesday, August 4, 2020 |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| Dimensions | 158.3 × 73.3 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 184 g |
| Volume | 95.15 cm³ |
| Available Colors |
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OnePlus Nord was released on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The phone measures 158.3 × 73.3 × 8.2 mm with a volume of 95.15 cm³ and weighs 184g. It features a 6.43" Super AMOLEDSamsung E3 display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (402 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx (Gray Ash).
Display
| Size | 6.43" |
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| Type | Super AMOLEDSamsung E3 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | |
| Contrast Ratio | N/A |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
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The OnePlus Nord features a 6.43" Super AMOLEDSamsung E3 display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (402 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, touch sampling rate 180 hz, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ), dci-p3, full srgb standard, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.
Sensors
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| Health Sensors | N/A |
For security, the OnePlus Nord features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.
Battery
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
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| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charging | 65W |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
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| Additional Info | N/A |
The OnePlus Nord is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 65W. The battery system includes non-removable.
Hardware
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (MT6893) |
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| GPU | 9x Arm Mali-G77 MC9 @ 886MHz |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1OnePlus Nord Versions: |
| AnTuTu Score | 714,400 (v10) |
| Additional Features | Cooling System |
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| Audio Features |
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| SD Card Slot | No |
| Battery | 4115 mAh |
The OnePlus Nord is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (MT6893) built on 6 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by 9x Arm Mali-G77 MC9 running at 886MHz. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 714,400 points. Audio capabilities include Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers. The OnePlus Nord features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4115 mAh battery.
Connectivity
| WiFi | WiFi Standards
Other WiFi Features
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth Features
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| Network Bands | 5G
4G LTE
3G
2G
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| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| USB |
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| NFC | Yes |
The OnePlus Nord supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The OnePlus Nord comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the OnePlus Nord uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The OnePlus Nord features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The OnePlus Nord includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The OnePlus Nord supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.
Camera Features
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The OnePlus Nord features a 3-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.56" size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The OnePlus Nord also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.25) and a 2MP Black & white (f/2.4). For selfies, the OnePlus Nord uses a 32MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture featuring 1/2.74" sensor size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The OnePlus Nord's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Triple camera.
DxOMark Scores
No DxOMark scores available for this device.
Camera details
Rear Camera
Selfie Camera
Additional Features
- Lente 6P
- Lente gran angular 5P 119,7º
- 10x digital zoom
- Dual LED
- Yes
- Yes, 240 fps
- 4K Video
- Digital zoom
- Triple camera
- Digital image stabilization
- Optical Stabilization (OIS)
- Autofocus
- Touch focus
- Continuous autofocus
- Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
- Continuous shooting
- Geotagging
- Panorama
- HDR
- Face detection
- White balance settings
- ISO settings
- Exposure compensation
- Scene mode
- Self-timer
- RAW
Software
| OS | Android |
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| OS Version | 10 |
| Max OS Version | 12 |
The OnePlus Nord runs on Android 10 and is upgradable to 12. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (MT6893) chipset .
Prices
| Store | Price | Storage | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon DE |
EUR 159.99
USD 173.37 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon DE |
EUR 197.21
USD 213.70 |
256 GB | 12 GB |
| Amazon US |
USD 199.99
USD 199.99 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon UK |
GBP 123.00
USD 160.02 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon UK |
GBP 195.99
USD 254.98 |
256 GB | 12 GB |
| Amazon DE |
EUR 159.99
USD 173.37 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon DE |
EUR 197.21
USD 213.70 |
256 GB | 12 GB |
| Amazon US |
USD 199.99
USD 199.99 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon UK |
GBP 123.00
USD 160.02 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon UK |
GBP 195.99
USD 254.98 |
256 GB | 12 GB |