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Overview
It is unexpected that we were able to obtain a OnePlus device after such a long period of time. The Nord 2 has arrived for us to put through its paces and report back to you on our findings. A big shoutout to Digital Walker for sending this unit to us.
You can already place your order from them through this link.
On-hand is the 8GB + 128GB color Blue Haze. This one is powered by a 3.0GHz MediaTek Dimensity 1200 AI octa-core processor.
The cameras at the back packs a 50MP(Sony IMX766, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF+CAF) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, mono) rear cameras, dual-tone flash.
While the selfie camera has 32MP (Sony IMX615, f/2.4)
What keeps it running is a 4,500mAh non-removable battery that comes with the 65W Warp Charge wall charger.
Unboxed
OnePlus is well-known for the quality of its smartphone packaging. The OnePlus Nord 2 is not an exception to this rule. Despite the fact that it is billed as a mid-range device, it comes in high-end packaging.
You get that signature high-quality USB Type C cable in red, the 65W Warp Charge wall charger, a free high-quality transparent case, reading materials, and the Nord 2.
OnePlus Nord 2 specs
- Android 11, OxygenOS 11.3
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.43-inch FHD+ Fluid Super AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 409ppi
- 90Hz refresh rate, sRGB, P3
- 3.0GHz MediaTek Dimensity 1200 AI octa-core processor
- 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Mali G77 MC9 GPU
- 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, non-expandable
- 50MP(Sony IMX766, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF+CAF) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, mono) rear cameras, dual-tone flash
- 32MP (Sony IMX615, f/2.4) front camera
- 4K@30fps
- Stereo speakers
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- Alert slider
- X-axis linear motor
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band 2×2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.2
- NFC
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC, BDS
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 159.1 x 73.3 x 8.2mm
- Weight: 189g
- Colors: Green Wood, Blue Waze, Gray Sierra
- 4,500mAh non-removable battery 65W Warp Charge
OnePlus Nord 2 Price (Philippines)
It is currently priced at P21,990. Available colors are Green Wood, Blue Waze, Gray Sierra. The only available for the Philippines right now is the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM. You can have the 12GB RAM + 256 ROM for the price of P25,990 but it is currently sold out.
First Impressions
Just like the competition, the OnePlus Nord 2 has all the security features. But the smartphone is performing more accurately and flawlessly. I speak about the in-display and even the face unlock feature of the fingerprint scanner. Both features are flawless.
Aimed at helping you decide that the P22k price point is a well-deserved tag price. The smartphone has a premium appearance. In addition, on top of the power button, the dedicated silent button is placed. That’s a nice feature when you want to quickly turn your phone into silent mode.
To warp this initial impression blog post, I’d like to say that the OnePlus Nord 2 looks expensive than it is.
