OnePlus was once known for releasing a single smartphone a year. Then, the brand began to launch two handsets, followed by four.
However, one thing was common. All of these devices were positioned as flagship killers or affordable flagships. They offered high-end specs at a lower price.
But with growth, OnePlus had to cater to a wider audience. Hence, it debuted the Nord sub-brand for mid-rangers and budget models.
As a result, OnePlus now sells phones across different price segments. Due to this, it has become difficult for general consumers to select the perfect OnePlus smartphone for their usage.
Therefore, we have put together a guide to help you choose the best OnePlus phone suitable for you. Without further ado, let’s delve in.
Which is the Best OnePlus Smartphone for You?
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The Best OnePlus Has to Offer
The OnePlus 10 Pro is currently the latest flagship smartphone from the brand. It has almost all the high-end features that are found on premium Android phones.
We are stating ‘almost’ as the handset lacks a periscope zoom camera and IP68 rating for dust and water resistance (exception: T-Mobile variant). Otherwise, it’s a complete package.
The device is built around a 6.7-inch 1Hz-120Hz LTPO 2.0 curved AMOLED display with QHD+ (3,216 x 1,440 pixels) resolution, 10-bit color depth, and 1,300 nits peak brightness level. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The smartphone comes with an OIS-assisted 48MP Sony IMX789 primary camera, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 150° ultra-wide camera, an OIS-assisted 8MP 2x telephoto camera, a 32MP Sony IMX615 front-facing camera, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C), alert slider, in-screen optical fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, and 50W fast wireless charging.
It offers all the essential connectivity options, like sub-6GHz 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band GNSS, and NFC.
The OnePlus 10 Pro officially retails at the following price tags in different markets. But thanks to deals, it can be purchased at a lower price.
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹66,999 / €899 / £799 / $899
- 12GB + 256GB – ₹71,999 / €999 / £899
The Flagship Killer
Though OnePlus has moved on from its flagship killer days, it still continues to release at least one flagship killer mode every year. The latest such device is the OnePlus 10T.
The OnePlus 10T comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, a refined version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found inside the more expensive OnePlus 10 Pro. However, most other specs are downgraded.
The phone arrives with a 10-bit 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro snapper, 16MP front-facing shooter, in-screen optical fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, 4,800mAh battery, and 150W fast wired charging.
Connectivity options on the handset include sub-6GHz 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band GNSS, NFC, and USB 2.0 (Type-C).
The OnePlus 10T carries the following official price tags. Anyway, it can be bought at a cheaper price.
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹49,999 / €699 / £629 / $649
- 12GB + 256GB – ₹54,999 / €799 / £729 / $749
- 16GB + 256GB – ₹55,999
The Best Value
The OnePlus Nord 2T is one of the best mid-range smartphones on the market right now. Also, it offers more value than any other phone in OnePlus’ current portfolio.
Despite being a slightly tweaked version of Nord 2 from 2021, the Nord 2T stands strong against the competitors. Its major highlights are a 6.43-inch 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera, MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC, and 80W fast-wired charging.
Other specs of the handset include LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP monochrome camera, 32MP Sony IMX615 selfie camera, in-screen optical fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, alert slider, sub-6GHz 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB 2.0 (Type-C), and 4,500mAh battery.
The OnePlus Nord 2T carries the official price tags, however, it can be purchased for less. Also, unlike the previous two devices, this one is not sold in North America.
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹28,999 / €399 / £369
- 12GB + 256GB – ₹33,999 / €499 / £469
The Pocket-friendly
If you want to taste OnePlus without breaking the bank, then OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is an ideal choice. Unfortunately, just like the Nord 2T, it is not sold in North America.
The Nord CE 2 Lite is essentially a rebranded Realme 9 Pro. However, it offers a bloatware-free software experience.
It comes with a 6.59-inch 120Hz FHD+ display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 64MP main camera, 2MP macro snapper, 2MP depth sensor, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, and MicroSD card slot.
Other features include sub-6GHz 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC(select markets), single speaker, USB 2.0 (Type-C), 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast-wired charging.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite officially retails at the following price tags. But it can be bought at a lower price, just like other handsets on the list.
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹19,999 / €299 / £279
- 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999
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