Is it Worth Buying OnePlus Nord 2 5G – Color OS is Everywhere?
OnePlus Nord 2 5G is here with big changes and the big change is Color OS on top of Oxygen OS. Yes, OnePlus Nord 3 5G only has a OnePlus launcher and everything else is from Color OS. The same thing is done by RealMe and they made RealMe UI.
Related: OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review
By the way, OnePlus Nord 2 5G will go for sale on 26th July 2021 via Amazon during the Prime day sale 2021.
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Is It Worth Buying OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Yes, OnePlus Nord 2 5G is worth buying because it has a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, seven 5G bands, massive 65W fast charging support, 90Hz AMOLED display, and a good camera setup. Overall at 28k, OnePlus Nord 2 5G is worth buying and its value for money device.
As you can see, there is a 5G tag in the name itself, and that 5G does justify here because it has seven 5G bands. You can call this 5G phone without any doubt.
Display
There is also, a 6.43-inches 90Hz AMOLED display. 120Hz refresh rate would have been better but still, 90Hz refresh also works well.
Performance
We have seen MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor in POCO F3 GT and RealMe X7 Max 5G (read review). So there won’t be any kind of problem while playing games or using smartphones in daily life.
- AnTuTu: 512164 (v8) | 598022 (v9)
- GeekBench: 2792 (v5.1)
- GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Cameras
Coming to the camera, it has a 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro sensor while there 32MP selfie shooter. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has the same camera sensor as the OnePlus 9 5G but the image quality is not the same.
Related: OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review
Considering the price tag, can’t complain much about the camera. I will share more info in the OnePlus Nord 2 5G review, so stay tuned for that…
Battery
Talking about power, it has a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W wired fast charging support. Also, MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor is built on 6nm technology which means, the battery will last longer.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G Vs POCO F3 GT 5G
POCO F2 GT 5G is a gaming phone which also has a good camera but it’s not as good as OnePlus Nord 2 5G. Also, POCO F3 GT has only two 5G bands whereas OnePlus Nord 2 has six 5G bands.
Overall, for gaming POCO F3 GT is the best option but if you’re a casual gamer then OnePlus Nord 2 is a good option.
Also, I will post a full comparison of these phones by tomorrow which will clear all of your answers. Till then do take look at the specs of POCO F3 GT and OnePlus Nord 2 5G.
| SPECS | OnePlus Nord 2 5G | POCO F3 GT 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.43 inches FHD+ AMOLED | 6.67 inches FHD+ AMOLED |
| Screen Refresh Rate | 90Hz AMOLED | 120Hz AMOLED |
| OS | Android 11-Oxygen OS 11.3 | Android 11-MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro | 64 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Selfie Shooter | 16 MP Selfie Shooter |
| 5G Support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR NSA: N41, N78, N40 NR SA: N41, N78, N28A, N1, N3, N40 | n77/n78 |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Electronic compass Gyroscope Ambient light sensor SAR Sensor Proximity sensor Sensor core | Proximity Sensor (Ultrasonic) 360 Degree Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope Electronic Compass Vibration Motor, IR Blaster |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-Display | Side-Mounted |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh (non-removable) | 5,060 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging Speed | 66W wired fast Charging | 67W Wired Fast Charging |
| Weight | 189 Gram | 205 Gram |
| Price | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 27,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 29,999 12GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 34,999 | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 26,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 28,999 8GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 30,999 |
| Available at | Amazon.in | Flipkart.com |
Conclusion: Buy or Not?
OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a settings menu from Color OS which means, that now only the OnePlus launcher is from Oxygen OS. OnePlus has also removed the Oxygen OS camera UI and now the phone is using the Color OS camera UI.
Good thing is, OnePlus Nord 2 5G doesn’t come with bloatware or an app store but that too will happen very soon, as per recent leaks.
Still, considering the price tag OnePlus Nord 2 5G is worth buying because it has good specifications. Also, the base variant of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is out of stock which means you have to buy 8GB of Ram and a 128GB storage variant which is priced at Rs 29,999.
OnePlus has created a mess here, announcing the base variant but when it comes to selling, the base variant dispensers.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G Specifications
| Launch Date | 22 July 2021 |
| First Sale | 26 July 2021, at noon via Amazon |
| Display Size | 6.43 inches FHD+ AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution |
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 73.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen Refresh Rate | 90Hz AMOLED |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5) Plastic frame Glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) |
| OS | Android 11-Oxygen OS 11.3 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | 6GB Ram + 128GB Storage 8GB Ram + 128GB Storage 12GB Ram + 256GB Storage |
| Card Slot | hybrid sim slot |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro |
| Video | [email protected], [email protected]/60fps |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Selfie Shooter |
| Video | [email protected] |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR NSA: N41, N78, N40 NR SA: N41, N78, N28A, N1, N3, N40 |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Electronic compass Gyroscope Ambient light sensor SAR Sensor Proximity sensor Sensor core |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-Display |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging Speed | 65W wired fast Charging |
| Charging Time | 1% to 100% in 30 Minutes |
| Colours | Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green-Wood |
| Weight | 189 Gram |
| SAR Value | Head: 0.815 W/Kg Body: 0.485 W/Kg |
| Performance Score | AnTuTu: 512164 (v8) | 598022 (v9) GeekBench: 2792 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Price | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 27,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 29,999 12GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 34,999 |
| In the box | OnePlus Nord 2 5G Warp Charge 65 power adapter Warp Type-C cable (Support USB 2.0) Phone case Screen protector (pre-applied) SIM tray ejector Welcome letter Brand sticker Red Cable Club Membership card Quick start guide Safety information and warranty card Highest SAR value & Plastic recycling card |
| Available at | Amazon.in |
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