The reviewer shares their full review of the OnePlus Nord, a mid-range smartphone. They state that every aspect of the phone is "second-best" for its price, meaning it doesn't have any standout flagship specs, but all its specs are still high-quality.
The reviewer likes the phone's 1080p 90Hz OLED display, but notes that it's not the highest resolution or frame rate available. They also appreciate the phone's flat display and thin bezels.
The phone's specs, including the Snapdragon 765 and 12GB of RAM, are fine but not top-of-the-line. The reviewer notes that the phone's UFS 2.1 storage feels slower, especially when launching heavy apps.
The camera system is a mixed bag, with the main 48MP camera being decent but not great. The ultrawide camera is soft, and the 2MP macro camera is unnecessary and poor quality. The reviewer suggests that OnePlus should have just used a single or dual-camera system instead of a quad-camera setup.
The phone's battery life is good, with over 4,100mAh capacity and fast charging capabilities. The reviewer notes that the phone's speaker is bad, but it's better than not having a speaker at all.
The reviewer concludes that the OnePlus Nord is a good mid-range phone, but it's not a flagship killer. They note that OnePlus's goal is to compete with high-end phones, but they need to maintain their reputation for making good quality phones at a lower price point. The reviewer suggests that the Nord range will continue to evolve, and they're excited to see what the future holds.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The OnePlus Nord phone is now official.
2. The reviewer had previously released a first impressions video about the phone.
3. This review is the full review of the phone.
4. The display is a 1080p 90Hz OLED display.
5. The display is not the highest resolution or frame rate available.
6. The phone's specs include a Snapdragon 765 and 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
7. The phone's storage is UFS 2.1, which is slower than the UFS 3.0 storage found in more expensive phones.
8. The phone's performance is fine, but may struggle with heavier apps and games.
9. The phone comes with Oxygen OS, which is the same operating system as the more expensive OnePlus 8 Pro.
10. The phone has 5G compatibility.
11. The build of the phone is glass on the front and back, with plastic rails along the sides.
12. The metal buttons are the only metal part of the phone.
13. The phone's battery life is quite good, with over 4,100 milliamp hours and up to 5 hours of screen on time.
14. The phone comes with a Warp Charger in the box, which helps with battery life.
15. The camera system on the back of the phone includes a 48 megapixel main camera, an 8 megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 2 megapixel macro camera, and a 5 megapixel depth sensor.
16. The main camera is decent, but not as good as the camera on the OnePlus 8.
17. The ultra-wide camera is soft and lacks resolution.
18. The macro camera is unnecessary and of poor quality.
19. The depth sensor is used for portrait shots, but is not essential.
20. The phone's speaker is a bad single-channel mono speaker.
21. The reviewer believes that the phone's camera system could be improved by removing the macro and depth sensors and putting the money towards a better main camera.
22. The reviewer likes the phone, but notes that it is not a flagship killer.
23. The phone is a mid-range phone that is separate from the company's flagship offerings.
24. The phone does not have wireless charging or IP certification.
25. The phone is available for under $500.