The OnePlus Nord series has made a name for itself by offering impressive features at a more affordable price point than the company’s flagship models. With the release of the OnePlus Nord 4, it’s time to examine how far the series has come since the original OnePlus Nord, launched back in 2020.

Display

The Nord 4 boasts a larger 6.74-inch 2.8D curved AMOLED display with a sharper 1.5K resolution (2772 x 1240 pixels) compared to the original Nord’s 6.44-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display (1080 x 2400 pixels).

The Nord 4 also features a significant upgrade in refresh rate. It supports a variable refresh rate of 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz, allowing for smoother visuals and a more responsive user experience, especially in gaming and scrolling. The original Nord is limited to a 90Hz refresh rate.

Both phones boast peak brightness exceeding 1000 nits, but the Nord 4 pushes the limit with its ProXDR display to a staggering 2150 nits, offering better readability in bright outdoor conditions.

Performance

The Nord 4 packs a more powerful processor, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, compared to the Snapdragon 765G in the original Nord. This translates to faster performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and multitasking.

The Nord 4 is paired with the latest LPDDR5X RAM, offering faster speeds compared to the LPDDR4X RAM in the original Nord. Both phones offer up to 12GB of RAM, but the newer technology in the Nord 4 should provide a smoother overall experience.

The Nord 4 boasts faster storage as well. It utilizes UFS 4.0 storage, significantly faster than the UFS 2.1 storage used in the original Nord. This translates to quicker app loading times and data transfer speeds.

Camera

The camera systems on both phones differ. The Nord 4 features a dual rear camera system with a primary 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS (optical image stabilization) and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The original Nord opted for a quad-camera system with a 48MP Sony IMX586 main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor.

While the Nord 4 has a lower megapixel count on the main sensor, the Sony LYT-600 sensor might offer improved image quality, especially in low-light conditions. The lack of additional sensors in the Nord 4 might be a downside for users who prefer macro photography or depth effects in portraits.

The front camera on the Nord 4 has a 16MP Samsung S5K3P9 sensor compared to the dual 32MP main and 8MP ultrawide setup on the original Nord. This might be a downgrade for users who prioritize high-resolution selfies or wider group selfies.

Software

The Nord 4 runs the latest Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 on top, while the original Nord launched with Android 10 and OxygenOS 10.5. OnePlus offers a longer software update commitment with the Nord 4, promising 4 years of Android OS updates and a whopping 6 years of security updates. The original Nord received 2 major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

Battery

The Nord 4 packs a larger 5500mAh battery compared to the 4115mAh battery in the original Nord. This should translate to longer battery life on the Nord 4.

However, the Nord 4 boasts a significant advantage in fast charging technology. It supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging, which can charge the phone to 100% in just 28 minutes. The original Nord comes with Warp Charge 30T fast charging, which can charge the phone to 70% in 22 minutes.

Design and Build

The Nord 4 features an aluminum back with a nano-etched design, offering a more premium feel compared to the original Nord’s plastic back with a Blue Marble or Gray Onyx finish. Both phones have an in-display fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking.

The Nord 4 retains the signature OnePlus alert slider, but it’s repositioned to the left-hand side similar to the OnePlus 12 series.

Conclusion

The OnePlus Nord 4 emerges as a clear winner in this comparison, showcasing significant advancements over the original Nord in terms of design, display, performance, software support, camera, battery, and charging.

While the original Nord was a groundbreaking device in its own right, the Nord 4 takes the mid-range smartphone experience to the next level, proving that OnePlus continues to innovate and deliver exceptional value to its customers.

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OnePlus has officially released a new update for its OnePlus Nord smartphone in the Indian region, labeled OxygenOS F.23 with firmware version AC2001_11.F.23. This update is currently available to OnePlus Nord users in India and it primarily focuses on enhancing system stability by integrating the December 2023 Android security patch.

The Over-The-Air (OTA) update will follow an incremental rollout, starting with a limited percentage of Indian users today. A broader release is expected in the upcoming days to ensure widespread availability. If you have not received the OTA notification for the update yet, you can manually check for the OxygenOS F.23 update on your phones by heading to Settings > About device > tap up to date > check for update.

OnePlus Nord key specs:

the OnePlus Nord, which launched back in July 2020 features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, it offers up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The device is supported by a 4,115mAh battery featuring 30W fast charging.

For photography, the smartphone features a quad rear camera setup, which includes a 48MP Sony IMX586 main camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 5MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, the device features a dual-camera setup consisting of a 32MP Sony IMX616 camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

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It’s been more than 3 years, since the launch of OnePlus Nord, and as promised the smartphone is still receiving security patch updates. Following the past trend, here comes a new security patch with the OxygenOS F.22 firmware update. The update is rolling out to the OnePlus Nord India variant.

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The firmware AC2001_11.F.22 bundles the September 2023 Security patch which will improve the system security and stability. It is an incremental update and may reach each unit after successful verification of the update on a small set of users. So, the users can expect it in the next few days to a few weeks.

OnePlus Nord users can check for the update manually by heading to Settings > About Menu > Check for Updates.

In case, the users find any bug or issue after the update, they can always submit feedback by visiting the OnePlus Community or by typing *#800# on the Google Dialer.

OnePlus Oxygen OS 14 Update Program

OnePlus Nord will not receive the OxygenOS 14, but new smartphones are in line for the update. The Chinese smartphone maker is diligently working on the Oxygen OS 14 which is based on the latest Android 14. The Closed Beta is already in full swing for some flagship and mid-range smartphones including OnePlus 11 Series, OnePlus 11R, OnePlus 10 Series, and OnePlus 9 Series.

Along with the CBT, the OxygenOS 14 Open Beta is already out for OnePlus 11, and the full timeline is published for compatible smartphones.

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After OnePlus officially announced today that its OnePlus Ace 2V will be launched on March 7 in China, the brand quickly shared some teasers regarding the upcoming device’s premium build quality.

OnePlus posted on its official Chinese Weibo account today stating that it looks to forever change the mid-range smartphone market, as the upcoming OnePlus Ace 2V will be the brand’s first-ever mid-ranger to feature flagship-grade flat aluminium side-rails. 

According to OnePlus, the OnePlus Ace 2V features a metal and glass unibody design that will have flat flagship-grade aluminium side rails, along with a premium glass back to boot, similar to the style that Apple employs in its iPhone 14 series. The brand exclaims that current flagship killers in the smartphone space, always feature polycarbonate plastic rails that made the overall ergonomics of the smartphone worse, clearly implying that cost-cutting was done in the durability department. And the OnePlus Ace 2V aims to be the first premium-feeling flagship killer with flagship-grade materials to boot.

Besides feeling good in the hands, the OnePlus Ace 2V is also advertised to be looking beautiful to the eyes, because of its narrow bezel. Louis Lee, CEO of OnePlus China, has shared a photo that the OnePlus Ace 2V will have side bezels as thin as 1.46mm, and a bottom chin bezel as thin as 2.31mm, for context that is comparable to flagships such as the Xiaomi 13, iPhone 14, and Samsung Galaxy S23.

Louis also shared more details of the OnePlus Ace 2V colour options, the Mint Green option will feature a premium glossy green glass black similar to the Oppo Find X5 Pro, and the Charcoal Black option will feature a frosted matte black finish on the back, found on its flagships such as the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Lastly, OnePlus announced that moving forward all of its future OnePlus Ace devices will be using flagship-grade aluminium for its side rails as well because it wants to set a high standard for durability and ergonomics in the flagship killer mid-range space.

According to reports, the OnePlus Ace 2V will have a 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it will feature the Dimensity 9000 chipset, 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging support. It is also reported previously to be launching in the global markets as the OnePlus Nord 3 in July 2023.

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After confirmation that OnePlus’ next device will indeed be called the OnePlus Ace 2V, a new image reveals how the upcoming device will look.

The official images give us a clear look at the upcoming smartphone’s design, as it features the iconic OnePlus alert slider, as well as a large design departure from the OnePlus Ace 2 that was announced this month.

The OnePlus Ace 2V shares design similarities to the OnePlus Nord 2T last year. It will be featuring a flat 120Hz AMOLED display with a centred punch-hole cutout in the middle, along with flat sides for a better grip in hand. The back of the OnePlus Ace 2V will be featuring a triple camera setup that is accompanied by a dual flash module, supposedly for better flash photography.

The official image also confirms that the OnePlus Ace 2V will be arriving in at least 2 colours, the glossy Jade Green as shown in the image, and a black colour design as leaked earlier by Digital Chat Station.

The launch timeline of the OnePlus Ace 2V in China was also leaked as well, as the device will be officially launching in China on March 7 at 2:30pm GMT+8. In addition, a pre-reservation of the device is expected to go live tomorrow at February 28 10:00am GMT +8 in the country.

The OnePlus Ace 2V is rumoured to be rebranded to arrive to global markets as OnePlus Nord 3. However, a global launch date for the OnePlus Nord 3 is previously rumoured to be in July 2023.

As of previous leaks on Antutu, the OnePlus Ace 2V will come with a flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, LPDDR5 / 5x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and Android 13 on board.

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OnePlus, is expected to launch its first keyboard in February, alongside the OnePlus 11 5G. The keyboard, which is being developed in collaboration with Keychron, is part of the “OnePlus Featuring” lineup, which involves products developed through collaborations with other companies. Lastly, design of the keyboard has leaked.

OnePlus Nord Keyboard live image reveals design

OnePlus has confirmed to launch its first keyboard in India and other markets soon. The company teased some of the features and design elements of the keyboard recently. Now, The design of the keyboard has leaked. According to latest leaks, the keyboard, which is expected to be branded as the “OnePlus Nord Keyboard,” will have a sleek and modern design, with an aluminium and plastic body that is both durable and lightweight.

The keyboard will feature a rotary encoder knob on the top right, which can be used to adjust volume or navigate through media playback, and will not have dedicated numeric keys on the right side. One of the standout features of the OnePlus Nord Keyboard is its compatibility with multiple operating systems, including Windows and Mac. This means that users will be able to easily switch between different devices and platforms, without having to worry about compatibility issues.

The keyboard will also support Bluetooth 5.2, allowing for a stable and reliable connection with compatible devices. In addition to this, the keyboard will have both USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports, making it easy to connect to a range of devices and peripherals. The OnePlus Nord Keyboard will also have the option of being used in both wired and wireless modes, depending on the user’s preference. This means that users will be able to choose between the convenience of a wireless connection or the faster data transfer speeds and lower latency of a wired connection.

While no official pricing information has been released, it is expected that the OnePlus Nord Keyboard will be priced between INR 8,000 and INR 10,000 (approximately $108 to $135) in India. It is not yet clear what the pricing will be in other markets. Overall, the OnePlus Nord Keyboard looks to be a promising addition to the company’s lineup of products, offering a combination of modern design, versatility, and functionality. It will be interesting to see how it compares to other keyboards on the market and how well it is received by users when it is officially released in February.

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After recently releasing the third open beta build of the OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus Nord, the company has finally greenlit a stable Android 12 build for a wider release in India.

The new update containing the OxygenOS 12 has the firmware version AC2001_11.F.11. Open beta participants will receive the update first for which OnePlus has provided a changelog (for users on Beta 2) as below.

• System
  • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.04
  • [Fixed] the issue of abnormal Touch sounds
  • [Fixed] the issue of abnormal boot animation
  • [Fixed] the occasional issue that unable to start “OK Google” with voice

Known issues

1. The display of some pages in Settings will be different from the system.
2. The screen will glitch in specific scenarios when calling.
3. Camera may crash when shooting photos in Portrait mode.
4. The abnormal display of thumbnail when taking burst pictures.
5. The abnormal display of Quick device connects when in the Guest mode.

OnePlus will likely start the wider rollout of the update soon after the updates have made it to the Beta users. For stable users, they will receive the complete changelog with the OTA update.

Some of the highlight features of the OxygenOS 12 will be an all-new launcher, a new app drawer, the hidden apps feature, a tweaked notification shade, a One-handed mode, multiple dark mode options, and Material You teaming engine, and more.

Users eager for the new update can check its availability by navigating to Settings > System > System Updates.

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OnePlus is expected to launch a bunch of new phones in the Indian market in the forthcoming months. We are expected to see the OnePlus Nord 3, Nord 2T, Nord CE Lite, and the much-awaited OnePlus 10 Pro. Now, 91Mobiles reveals that, amid these phone launches, we’ll also get to see a new smartwatch that could possibly be called the OnePlus Nord smartwatch.

The OnePlus Nord smartwatch is expected to launch soon in India and it could be launched alongside the OnePlus Nord 3. That said, since it comes under the Nord branding, the smartwatch will be a budget offering from the company. As per the publication, the smartwatch will be priced between Rs. 5,000 ($66) and Rs. 8,000 ($105) in the Indian market.

The Nord smartwatch specs aren’t known in their entirety, but we expect to see the following features in the smartwatch. The smartwatch is expected to come with a touch-screen panel and possibly a round dial. It could come with an array of health-related features like a heart rate monitoring sensor, SpO2 sensor, step tracker, and sleep tracker.

It could come with music controls, call alerts feature, and notification alerts. The smartwatch is also expected to bring sports modes like other smartwatches in the market.

OnePlus is yet to spill beans on this upcoming Nord smartwatch, but it appears that it will happen soon, as we move towards the Nord 3’s arrival. As for now, OnePlus has the OnePlus Watch on the market priced at Rs. 14,999 ($197). It comes in a circular design and offers 110+ sports modes and some health-related features like SpO2, heart rate sensors. It also has a Bluetooth calling feature.

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OnePlus will take wraps off the Nord CE 2 on February 17 in India. Just today, the phone’s major specs were leaked ahead of launch. Now, the tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the pricing and colors of the smartphone.

According to the tipster, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 will start at Rs. 23,999(~$317) for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant in India. It will cost Rs. 25,999(~$344) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. He further revealed the possible colors of the smartphone. The device is said to launch in two colors – Bahama Blue and Gray Mirror. The device will go on sale this week itself after the launch ends.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Specifications 

Earlier today, some of the major specs of the phone were learned. The smartphone is touted to have a similar camera island bevels as the Oppo Find X3 Pro. It will feature a 6.43-inch punch-hole AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.

It will feature a 16MP selfie shooter at the top left corner. The phone will have a triple camera system at the rear with a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 119° FOV, and a 2MP macro lens.

It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC paired with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. It will have a microSD card slot for storage expandability up to 1TB. The device will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

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OnePlus has experimented with different strategies when it comes to segmenting smartphones in the market. The brand initially started offering flagship killer phones and later switched to offering both, mid-range devices above Rs 20,000(~$269) and flagship phones above Rs 40,000(~$537).  Now, a new report from 91Mobiles reveals that the company may soon a launch budget phone in India, and the device may arrive under Rs 20,000.

The tipster Yogesh Brar has said to the publication that the phones coming under Rs 20,000 would be under the Nord series. As for now, the Indian phone market is quite competitive, the market has budget phones from brands like Xiaomi, Realme, Motorola, and even the recent entrant Tecno. Now if we see OnePlus phones under the sub-Rs 20,000 range then these aforementioned brands will surely face fierce competition.

Moreover, it is said that there’s still time until we see the device. OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Nord 2 CE in Q1 this year and only after that, we will get to see the tipped budget Nord phone. The Nord 2 CE is expected to arrive by March this year, so we can expect the release of the budget Nord after March. The publication, however, says that the phone may arrive after July.

As of now, there are no confirmed details regarding the specs of this budget OnePlus Nord phone. But, the tipster said that the budget Nord phone will be powered by a MediaTek chipset. Furthermore, a 90Hz AMOLED display, 50MP cameras, and 5G connectivity could be the highlights of the device.

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Under the Black Friday 2021 sale, the OnePlus Store is giving out a huge discount on OnePlus Nord N200 5G. The smartphone which generally retails for $240 is now available at a discounted price of $199.99 only at Amazon US. 

OnePlus Nord N200 5G

Key Features:

• 6.49” Full HD display, 90Hz refresh rate
• 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM (expandable)
• Snapdragon 480 chipset
• Rear Camera: 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front Camera: 16MP, F2.05
• 5000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
• Side mounted fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• USB Type-C interface

Please note that this is the lowest price yet offered by the OnePlus store for Nord N200 on Amazon US. This is a limited-time offer. So grab this offer before it expires. 

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Recently, OnePlus merged with its sister brand OPPO. Hence, changes were expected. In fact, the company has already started using ColorOS.  Now, according to the latest rumor, the brand that was once known for flagship killer phones in India might enter the budget smartphone category.

As per tipster Yogesh Brar, OnePlus might release sub-₹20,000 smartphones in India in the near future. These devices are estimated to hit the market as early as Q4 2021 or Q2 2022. The upcoming affordable handsets from the company will likely use the ‘Nord’ branding.

OnePlus already sells budget phones in some regions. But this will be the first time for India, a market where the brand has been leading in the premium smartphone category for quite some time.

Unlike the premium segment, the budget category in India is too competitive. There are players like Redmi, realme, and even Samsung to some extent. Let’s not forget the Transsion brands (Infinix, TECNO) either.

All these brands offer great hardware at affordable price tags. The software is probably the common problem among these handsets, except for Samsung, which is doing fine.

At present, it’s not known what set of features OnePlus’ budget smartphones for India will offer. We are looking forward to learning more about these devices in the coming days.

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OnePlus has announced the release of the latest updates for the Nord and Nord CE smartphones, together with the August 2021 security patch for both devices. The new update offers greater functionality and stability for the two Nord models. The added features that come with the new updates include a personalized ambient display and screenshot functionality.

Both the OnePlus Nord and the OnePlus Nord CE are mid-rangers, with the Nord CE launched in June 2021. The OnePlus Nord is getting the OxygenOS 11.1.5.5 globally, with separate builds for North America, Europe, and India. The latest security patch that comes with the update is meant to enhance the overall software security of the devices. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord CE will be getting the OxygenOS 11.0.6.6, with separate builds for India, Europe, and America, as well.

One of the new features is the Bitmoji AOD, which is the outcome of a partnership between OnePlus and Snapchat, and it aims to light up the ambient display with the user’s Bitmoji avatar. The avatar, according to OnePlus, will update throughout the day, based on the user’s activity and things happening in the surrounding. In addition, there is an upgrade to the Google Mobile Services and better optimization of the smartphone’s camera effect.

No detailed rollout plans are available at this time, but we expect a structured rollout until all the regions are catered for. OnePlus would expect that these new updates will enhance the overall user experience for the two smartphones. The updates can only be successfully installed when at least 30% of the battery is still available and a minimum of 3GB of storage space.

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OnePlus has been going through a lot of changes recently. The company recently merged its business with OPPO and has shifted from its “flagship killer” smartphones to launching flagship phones. It now also has a lineup for budget smartphones under its Nord series.

The Chinese company now seems to be working on a new smartphone that could get launched in the coming months in its home market. An upcoming OnePlus smartphone has appeared in the IMEI database, reports @stufflistings.

The phone carries model number NE2210 where ‘NE’ is the first two letters of the phone’s codename while ’22’ indicates that the phone will be released in the year 2022. The ’10’ in the model number refers to it being a standard model or the China variant.

Currently, there’s no information available about this upcoming smartphone from OnePlus but we expect to know more about this in the coming days. While not yet known, the device is speculated to be the OnePlus 10 smartphone. There’s also a possibility that the phone is a part of the Nord lineup.

If it indeed is the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone, then the device is likely to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G SoC or the unannounced SM8450 chipset which could be named Qualcomm Snapdragon 898.

OnePlus recently teased the OnePlus 9T smartphone through social media but added a caption “Don’t read too much into it.” While the teaser hints at the possibility of the OnePlus 9T launch pretty soon, the caption casts doubt about it, especially when there are reports claiming that the OnePlus 9T won’t get launched this year.

The OnePlus 9 Pro is the company’s current flagship smartphone that features a 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, Android 11-based OxygenOS, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W Warp Charge support.

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Launched for the first time in 2020, the OnePlus Nord reached a total of six devices. Among these, two of them are upper-midrange phones with amazing specifications and prices, and now the company even launched a flagship killer under the same lineup. If you are wondering which Nord phone should you buy to get the most complete phone at the most affordable price, you are in the right place. This is a comparison between the specifications of the new OnePlus Nord 2 5G, the affordable Nord CE 5G, and the original OnePlus Nord.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Nord 5G

Design

The most beautiful and modern design belongs to the OnePlus Nord 2 5G: the camera module is designed better and it has the same color as the rest of the body of the phone. Further, the handset has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 which improves the build quality. However, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a thinner and lighter phone, so it still has its charm. Unfortunately, it has the same design as the original Nord which is a bit outdated in 2021.

Display

There are not many differences between the displays of these three phones: they are almost the same. These handsets are equipped with a Fluid AMOLED panel sporting the HDR10+ certification, a Full HD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 90 Hz, and a diagonal of 6.43 inches (6.44 inches for the original Nord, but with a dual punch hole). They also come with a fast and accurate in-display fingerprint reader for authentication.

Specs & Software

Unlike its more affordable siblings which come with midrange-class hardware, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a flagship killer. It is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage (Nord CE 5G and Nord have UFS 2.1). The Nord CE 5G and the original Nord have different chipsets (Snapdragon 750G and 765G), but the performances are more or less the same. Note that OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes with a more recent version of the OxygenOS released after the integration with ColorOS by OPPO. Further, note that the original Nord has Android 10 out of the box instead of Android 11.

Camera

On the rear side, OnePlus Nord 2 5G has the most advanced camera department which includes the 50 MP Sony IMX766 main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP monochromatic lens. If we talk about selfies, the vanilla Nord is superior with its dual camera including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide sensor.

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Battery

OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Nord CE 5G are stronger battery phones thanks to their bigger battery capacity: 4500 mAh. The Nord 2 5G also wins the fast charging comparison with a power of 65W.

Price

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a starting price of €399 ($470), the Nord CE 5G carries a €299 ($352) listing price in its base variant, and Nord was launched in 2020 with a starting price of €399, but now you can find it around €300 (these are the EU prices but they vary depending on the market). There is no way for Nord and Nord CE 5G to compete with the Nord 2 5G (the winner of this comparison), but the Core Edition has a very high value for money due to its very affordable price.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5G: PRO and CONS

OnePlus Nord 2 5G

PRO

• Better chipset
• Superior camera
• 65W fast charging
• Stereo speakers
• Android 11

CONS

Price

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

PRO

• Great listing price
• Bigger battery
• Android 11 out of the box
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• Inferior cameras

OnePlus Nord 5G

PRO

• Better cameras than Nord CE
• More affordable street prices
• Slightly better chipset than Nord CE
• Higher screen-to-body ratio

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Android 10 out of the box

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OnePlus Nord launched last year as the brand’s first mid-range smartphone since the OnePlus X. It was soon followed by a number of even cheaper OnePlus Nord series phones. Since a successor to this handset called OnePlus Nord 2 is slated to debut later today, the company appears to have discontinued the original model.

The OnePlus Nord was not available for purchase even before the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G last month. So it is not surprising to learn that the handset has been now discontinued in India.

As per a report, the device is no longer on sale across both offline as well as online channels. It makes sense since the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 is rumored to carry an identical price tag.

According to the latest leak, the OnePlus Nord 2, which is set to make its debut a few hours from now will retail for the following price tags in India.

OnePlus Nord 2 Price in India (Rumored)

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹29,999 ($403)
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹34,999 ($470)

For those unaware, the 12GB + 256GB variant of the original OnePlus Nord retailed for ₹29,999 in India. Since the forthcoming OnePlus Nord 2 is expected to start at this price and the OnePlus Nord CE 5G carries price tags identical to the lower storage configuration of the OnePlus Nord, it does not make sense for the brand to continue selling the last year’s smartphone.

The OnePlus Nord 2 launch event is scheduled to kick off from 19:30 IST. The online-only event will be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel.

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G which retails for $328.11 is now available at AliExpress at a discounted price of $299.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a 6.43“ AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080p high resolution, and Oxygen OS based on Android 11. The smartphone which is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 Octa-Core processor, is packed with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM.

The smartphone features a triple camera set up with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The selfie cam is a 16MP front-facing camera. Fueled by a 4500mAh battery, this phone supports 30T Plus Warp charging.

For more information on OnePlus Nord CE 5G, check out this article from Gizmochina.

On the occasion of its World premiere, the OnePlus Official Store is giving out OnePlus Nord CE 5G for a discounted price of $299. Please note that this price is applicable only on the 8GB + 128GB, EU Global Version, Blue, and Gray color variant, ordered from France and Spain warehouse. However, you can also buy the same from other warehouses but at different costs. So please be sure to checkout your variant and warehouse before you place the order.

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OnePlus isn’t just planning on pushing out new midrange models following the success of the Nord last year but is also striving to push out fresh updates to the original model. The tech giant has now rolled out a new update for the first-gen Nord smartphone.

The update ushers in the OS version Oxygen 11.1.4.4 and brings some improvements to the device such as improved battery life and a couple of bug fixes. The changelog for the update shows that the device comes with a reduction in power consumption in specific areas. It also fixes the issue of delayed notifications. The new update equally fixes the overheating issue in certain scenarios. In addition, the new update brings the June 2021 security patch.

Owers of the OnePlus Nord owners have started receiving the update via OTA push but to avoid bricking their smartphones, it is important that users ensure that their phone’s battery has up to 30% of battery power before commencing the update. It is also required that there is a minimum of 3GB RAM space available before starting the update.

This is the second time the Nord smartphone is receiving a new update since May. In the month of May, OnePlus provided an OTA update for the device which arrived as OxygenOS 11.1.1.3. The update brings an upgrade to the security patch and several new fixes.

Since the vanilla Nord’s launch last year, the Chinese tech giant went on to release a number of mid-range models such as the Nord N100, Nord N10. This year, the company has already unveiled the Nord CE 5G and Nord N200 5G. The Nord 2 5G is expected to join the fray later this month.

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OnePlus, the ambitious smartphone brand which started off with “flagship killer” phones, has now merged business with OPPO and will work as its sub-brand. The company is gearing up to launch OnePlus Nord 2 5G smartphone on 22nd July and ahead of that, Pete Lau, co-founder and CEO of the company has revealed some interesting projections.

In an interview with Forbes, Pete Lau stated that OnePlus expects to sell 25 million smartphones of the Nord series before the end of 2023. The goal is quite ambitious and the brand has already sold one million units. This means that the company will be selling 24 million units of Nord series smartphones in 29 months.

For context, Counterpoint Research reports that in the first quarter of this year, Samsung sold 76.6 million smartphones while Apple sold 59.5 million iPhones, followed by 38 million units by OPPO — the company that now owns OnePlus.

While the merger of OnePlus with OPPO was announced a few weeks ago, the signs for the development were already there since last year. Talking about the change, Pete Lau says that the team will continue making products as they have been doing but will have even more resources to deliver a better experience to users.

He added that “regional markets continue to operate as usual, while in markets where both brands operate, we will continue to compete in the same way as before.” The company has also integrated OxygenOS and ColorOS codebase to stabilize the software and improve the software maintenance schedule.

When OnePlus entered the market, it had a single phone that would challenge the establishment and continued doing so for a couple of years. With time, the brand became a part of the establishment itself. After premium devices, the company now has a lineup of mid-range smartphones under the Nord series and is focusing on it to reach a wider set of users, helping the company increase its footprints.

The mid-range smartphone market has cut-throat competition and is incredibly price-sensitive, with users looking at the specifications of a high-end device. It will be interesting to see how OnePlus manages to ship 25 million units of the Nord series by 2023.

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OnePlus recently released the Nord CE 5G: a revisitation of the first device from the Nord series with a more affordable price tag. The Core Edition looks like the original Nord, but if you dig deeper, there are a lot of differences between the two phones. Ahead of the launch of the Nord 2, we decided to publish a comparison between these two handsets for those who want to save money and get the greatest mid-ranger for their actual needs. If you think you can not afford the Nord 2 and you love the specifications of the OnePlus Nord and its brother Nord CE 5G, you are in the right place and you should go ahead with this specs comparison.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5G

Design

The OnePlus Nord and its Core Edition are not so different in terms of design. Given that it is a revisitation, the Nord CE 5G retains a similar design to its predecessor, but we still have a few differences. The original Nord has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio, but it comes with a dual punch hole instead of a single punch hole like the Nord CE 5G. The younger sibling has a thinner and lighter body, which makes it more attractive. However, its overall dimensions are bigger despite they have similar display diagonals.

Display

With the OnePlus Nord and its Core Edition, you get exactly the same display specifications. They come with a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification which improves the image quality on streaming platforms, and a 90 Hz refresh rate making the viewing experience smoother. The vanilla Nord has a 6.43-inch panel, while the Core Edition has 6.44 inches. Both the phones rely on an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication. There is no much to say since both are good, but not astonishing displays, and they provide more or less the same level of quality.

Specs & Software

Even when it comes to the hardware department, these devices are almost the same deal. The OnePlus Nord has an older chipset, but it is actually a slightly better SoC than the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. We are talking about the Snapdragon 765G which is built at 7 nm and offers a bit more power. The Snapdragon 750G is very close but its GPU performance is inferior (Adreno 620 vs Adreno 619). Further, it is built at 8 nm so it is inferior even when it comes to power management. Both the phones feature up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage (UFS 2.1). The OnePlus Nord wins the hardware comparison but I would still choose the Nord CE 5G because it has a more recent operating system: it runs Android 11 out of the box instead of Android 10. This means that it will get longer software support from the company.

Camera

OnePlus Nord 5G wins the camera phone battle first of all thanks to a more interesting main camera. We are referring to a 48 MP sensor that supports OIS, paired with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of 2 MP useless cameras for macros and depth. OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a 64 MP main camera but it lacks OIS. Further, the original Nord has a better front camera department: a dual sensor composed of a 32 MP main selfie camera and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.

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Battery

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a way bigger battery: with a capacity of 4500 mAh, it is able to last longer on a single charge. It is an important added value, given that OnePlus Nord has a below-average battery with a capacity of just 4115 mAh.

Price

OnePlus Nord launched last year with a €399/$473 starting price in the global market, while OnePlus Nord CE 5G launched a few weeks ago with a €299/$355 starting price. I personally prefer the Nord CE 5G due to its bigger battery and Android 11, but the original Nord actually offers a better camera department and chipset.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5G: PRO and CONS

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

PRO

• Great listing price
• Bigger battery
• Android 11 out of the box
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• Inferior cameras

OnePlus Nord 5G

PRO

• Better cameras
• More affordable street prices
• Slightly better chipset
• Higher screen-to-body ratio

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Android 10 out of the box

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G which retails at around $420 is now available at AliExpress for a discounted price of $351.98 only.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a 6.43“ AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080p high resolution, and Oxygen OS based on Android 11. The smartphone which is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 Octa-Core processor, is packed with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM.

The smartphone features a triple camera set up with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The selfie cam is a 16MP front-facing camera. Fueled by a 4500mAh battery, this phone supports 30T Plus Warp charging.

For more information on OnePlus Nord CE 5G, check out this article from Gizmochina.

On the occasion of its World premiere, the OnePlus Official Store is giving out OnePlus Nord CE 5G for a discounted price of $351.98 only. Please note that this offer is applicable only on the EU Global Version, Blue color variant, ordered from the China warehouse. With free shipping and additional discount coupons, this deal is simply too good to ignore. So grab your OnePlus Nord CE 5G asap.

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OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus Nord CE 5G tomorrow (June 10). Ahead of it, the original OnePlus Nord from last year is out of stock in India. The device is no longer sold on OnePlus’ website and Amazon India.

The OnePlus Nord released in Q3 2020 as the first-ever OnePlus mid-range smartphone. The device features a 6.44-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, up tp 12GB RAM as well as 256GB internal storage, 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (depth) + 2MP (macro) quad-camera setup, and 32MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual-selfie cameras.

Other features of the handset include a 4,115mAh battery, 30W fast charging, in-screen fingerprint sensor, and OxygenOS 10.5 based on Android 10 (upgradable to Android 11-based OxygenOS 11).

The phone had been retailing in India for ₹24,999, ₹27,999, and ₹29,999 respectively. Anyway, it is worth noting that the base variant was mostly out of stock since its availability in September.

That said, for unknown reasons, OnePlus has quietly stopped selling the OnePlus Nord in India. As per 91Mobiles, the smartphone might have discontinued in the country ahead of OnePlus Nord CE 5G launch tomorrow.

However, the company is yet to officially confirm it. We might get the answers in a few hours at the OnePlus Summer Launch event.

The discontinuation of the OnePlus Nord is inevitable. That’s because the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 5G has been confirmed to come with most of the features of the original Nord and some at an even cheaper price tag.

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The OnePlus Nord is receiving a new stable update after two months. The latest system update arrives as OxygenOS 11.1.1.3. It brings updated security patches and a plethora of fixes. As usual, the software build is being rolled out in batches, and therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.

The OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update for the OnePlus Nord bums up the security patch level to May 2021. But unfortunately, the month is about to end and these patches are now outdated.

Further, the update brings improvements for WiFi connection speed. Finally, the rest of the changelog is all about fixes.

The update includes fixes for missed calls marked as answered on another device, abnormal preview display issue in Nightscape Tripod mode, unresponsiveness of camera when setting profile photo in Contact, frame drops in video recording, issue while copying files to OTG storage, and more.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 Official Changelog

• System
  • Fixed the issue that the card coupon is not available as a widget
  • Fixed the issue that missed calls are marked as call answered on another device in call logs
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
  • Updated Android security patch to 2021.05

• Network
  • Improved the speed of Wi-Fi connection

• Camera
  • Fixed the abnormal preview display issue in Nightscape Tripod mode
  • Fixed the issue that Camera becomes unresponsive when setting profile photo in Contact
  • Fixed the frame drops issue with videos taken by Camera
  • Fixed the occasional issue that Flash effect may fail in some scenarios
  • Fixed the delay issue when switching to the front camera under Time-lapse mode

• File Manager
  • Fixed abnormal display issue while copying files to OTG storage

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OnePlus may be launching a new premium high-end smartphone shortly. There are speculations that the device could launch around mid-June as the OnePlus Nord 2 or the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. A standout specification the model is rumored to pack is the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset as well as a high display refresh rate.

Noted tipster Digital Chat Station has now confirmed that OnePlus is working on a smartphone with the Dimensity 1200 chipset. According to Indian tipster Mukul Sharma, the OnePlus Nord 2 or CE may be the Dimensity 1200 model and could possibly be launched next month.

OnePlus Dimensity 1200 phone coming up too.
Nord 2 or CE?
Mid-June anyway #OnePlus #OnePlusNord2 #OnePlusNordCE pic.twitter.com/4E5x9OPW2j

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 20, 2021

The company is yet to provide details of its rollout plans for the year. Certainly, we’ll see some of these leaked models make their way into the market as the year progresses. But there have been some speculations about the Nord 2 as far a a few months back. It was earlier reported that the Nord 2 will be powered by a Dimensity 1200 SoC, with the launch date put at the second quarter of 2021.

OnePlus launched the Nord in India in July last year packing a mid-range Snapdragon 765G chipset. The more powerful Dimensity 1200 chipset will offer greater depth for the series and is viewed as a superb upgrade.

As a reminder, the OnePlus Nord features a 6.44-inch AMOLED dsplay with a 90Hz refresh rate. The premium mid-range model packs a 48MP quad camera setup and a 4,115mAh battery with Warp Charge 30W fast charging. While we can’t be certain about the leaked details of the upcoming model, we expect OnePlus to release the Nord’s successor with an impressive array of specs.

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Earlier this month, OnePlus announced the OnePlus Nord LE a.k.a. OnePlus Nord Literally Only One Edition. While that special edition OnePlus Nord isn’t available for purchase, the manufacturer has another special edition that you can purchase.

This special edition which is officially called the OnePlus Nord Reality to Idea Collector Box Limited Edition was found on the OnePlus Germany website by a user that goes by Felix Frank (@Flix_95). It is surprising that OnePlus didn’t officially announce it before it went on sale.

The special edition OnePlus Nord was made in collaboration with Joshua Vides, a designer who is known for his artworks which look like hand-drawn sketches. This sketch-like design is the same adopted for the OnePlus Nord Reality to Idea Collector Box Limited Edition.

The boxes the phone comes in looks like a sketch and so is the paint job of the phone itself and the included case. OnePlus also includes a tote bag in the box. This special edition OnePlus Nord has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The OnePlus Nord Reality to Idea Collector Box Limited Edition is available only in Europe. It is priced at €499 in some countries such as Germany and France while in other countries such as Ireland, it is €509. Those in the UK can grab it for £469. if you want to grab a unit, just visit the OnePlus Website for your region.

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The last OxygenOS Open Beta update for the OnePlus Nord was released in early March. It was rolled out a few days after the company started seeding OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update. Since then, OnePlus has re-released the Android 11 update after halting it for a while, which was later followed by a hotfix update. Now, almost two months later, the brand is rolling out the OxygenOS Open Beta 5  update for the OnePlus Nord.

Just like the previous public beta build, the OnePlus Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 5 update only brings fixes, in addition to some improvements. The fixes are meant for system, file manager, and camera. Whereas, the improvements are for network.

Talking about the fixes first, the latest public beta build for the OnePlus Nord brings fixes for general bugs, abnormal display issue while copying files to OTG, abnormal preview display in Nightscape Tripod mode, unresponsiveness of the camera app when setting profile photo in Contact app, frame drops in video recording, and abnormal preview display of 0.6x ultra-wide in 1080P 60FPS.

Lastly, this update brings improvements for the detection of wireless networks and the speed of WiFi connection.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 5 Official Changelog

• System
  • Fixed general bugs

• Network
  • Improved the ability of detecting wireless network
  • Improved the speed of Wi-Fi connection

• File Manager
  • Fixed abnormal display issue with the screen while copying files to OTG

• Camera
  • Fixed the issue that the preview may display abnormally in Nightscape Tripod mode
  • Fixed the issue that the Camera becomes unresponsive when setting profile photo in Contact
  • Fixed the frame drops issue with the videos taken by the Camera
  • Fixed the issue that the preview abnormally display 0.6x ultra-wide in 1080P 60FPS

The OxygenOS Open Beta 5 update for the OnePlus Nord is being pushed in batches. It should be available for all users running the previous beta build in the coming days. Alternately, users on the stable channel can install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G which retails at around $350 is now available at AliExpress for a heavily discounted price of $227 only.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G features a 6.49 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and Android 10 + OxygenOS 10.5. It is powered by a Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G processor and comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The smartphone sports a quad-camera set up with a 64 MP (wide) main camera and 8 MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (depth) + 2 MP (macro) cameras. The selfie cam is a 16MP front-facing camera. Fueled with a 4300mAh battery this phone supports 30W fast charging. For more information check out this article on Gizmochina.

As a limited period offer, AliExpress is giving out OnePlus Nord N10 5G for $227 after discounts. This offer is applicable only on the US and UK plug versions ordered from the China warehouse. With free shipping and additional discount coupons, this deal is simply too good to ignore. So grab your OnePlus Nord N10 5G asap.

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OnePlus ventured into the budget smartphone after many years with the OnePlus Nord in July 2020. Later, the company turned the gear up and launched two more devices under the ‘Nord’ branding in quick succession. By November, reports had already started surfacing about a Nord SE and that it may launch in Q1 or 2021. However, Max Jambor(@MaxJMB) thinks otherwise.

Max, who earlier hinted about a possible Special Edition, is now saying that according to his sources, OnePlus isn’t going forward with the announcement of OnePlus Nord SE. Particularly, he says that the Special Edition that was planned with the original Nord won’t be hitting the stores.

Back in December, a Phone report suggested that  OnePlus Nord SE could just be a special Edition of the Original OnePlus Nord designed in partnership with graphic artist Joshua Vides. However, an older report by Android Central said that the Nord ‘SE’ would have internal improvements like  4,500mAh battery, 65W Warp Charging.

Anyway, it makes sense of OnePlus to call off the whole special edition idea considering the Nord successor is already in the works. Speaking of which, OnePlus seems to be developing the device with an internal codename ‘Denniz‘ for months now.

And if another Android Central report is anything to go by, OnePlus will finally shift from the Qualcomm paradigm and opt for Taiwanese MediaTek chipsets. It says that the OnePlus Nord 2 will feature MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1200 5G chipset.

Keeping this aside, there’s also an OnePlus ‘Ebba’ in the works and this is said to be the successor of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. This device is likely to get a  6.49-inch flat display, triple-cameras, measure 62.9 x 74.7 x 8.4mm with a plastic rear panel.

That being said, let’s just hope OnePlus brings ‘Special Editions’ of succeeding Nord devices in the future.

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At the start of this month, OnePlus rolled out the stable Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) update for the OnePlus Nord. However, that build was soon pulled back due to bugs. A few days later, the brand re-released this update as OxygenOS 11.1.1.1. Now, after a week, the device is getting another update with build number OxygenOS 11.1.1.2.

The OxygenOS 11.1.1.2 update for the OnePlus Nord brings March 2021 security patches, fixes, and improvements. In other words, it is an incremental update for the previous build with some hotfixes.

According to the changelog, the latest system update for the OnePlus Nord fixes abnormal display of Privacy Policy page in Dark Mode, delayed display of incoming calls while charging (India only), abnormal display of results UI in the calculator app, abnormal display of calculator button size, and some known issues.

Last but not least, the new build also improves power consumption, network connection stability (only Global), and system stability.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11.1.1.2 Official Changelog

• System
  • Improved power consumption performance of the system
  • Fixed the issue that the Privacy Policy page is displayed abnormally if the device is in Dark Mode
  • Fixed the issue of delayed display of incoming calls when charging (IN only)
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.03
• Calculator
  • Fixed the issue with the Calculator that the UI where results are showed is displayed abnormally
  • Fixed the issue with the abnormal display of Calculator button size
• Network
  • Improved network connection stability (GLO only)

OnePlus is currently pushing this update in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit.

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Earlier this month, OnePlus finally started rolling out the Android 11 stable update for the OnePlus Nord in the form of OxygenOS 11. However, the company halted the update rollout last week due to bugs. Now, it has once again re-released this update with a new build number OxygenOS 11.1.1.1.

OnePlus launched the OnePlus Nord as its first-ever mid-range smartphone in late July 2020. The handset debuted with OxygenOS 10.5 based on Android 10. 

The brand began to release Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) open (public) beta builds for this phone in early January. A two months later, users finally got the stable build a couple of weeks back.

But unfortunately, the update was pulled a little over a week later. Now, this update is live once again with the exact same changelog but with a different build number, which happens to be OxygenOS 11.1.1.1.

The changelog only highlights the new features of OxygenOS 11. You can learn more about it in our dedicated hands-on article.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 Official Changelog

• System
• • Update to Android 11 version
  • The brand new UI design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
  • Optimized the stability of some third-party apps and improved user experience
  • Optimized power consumption to increase battery life
  • Improved system stability
  • Fixed the known issues

• Ambient Display

• • Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (Go to: Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display)
  • Newly added the Canvas always-on display, which can extract the subject’s outline from any photo and display it on your lock screen (Go to: Settings – Customization – Wallpaper – Canvas – Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically)

• Dark Mode

• • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable
  • Now supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range (Go to: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range)

• Shelf

• • Brand new shelf UI
  • Newly added a weather widget with smarter animation effect

• Gallery

• • Newly added the Story feature, which can automatically create the weekly stories by using your local photos and videos
  • Optimized the loading speed to improve the image preview experience

That said, just like any other OTA update, the latest system update for the OnePlus Nord is being seeded out in batches. Hene, it will take time to reach every user. Lastly, it is with noting that this build is also available for users who have already updated to Android 11 earlier.

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When manufacturers roll out updates to their devices, they do it in stages, starting first with a small batch before a wider rollout. The reason for this staged rollout is so that they can limit the number of users that are affected in a case where the update has bugs and it needs to be halted.

OnePlus began rolling out the Android 11 update to its smartphone, the OnePlus Nord earlier this month but it has now had to temporarily pause the update due to a number of bugs with the software. A staff member revealed on the forums that they had to pause the update after multiple users posted they had received the notification for the update earlier before it was no longer available.

Users who have received the update have complained of issues such as battery drain, slow charging, and a broken app locker that prevents them from accessing their locked apps.

We expect OnePlus to fix the issues soon and resume the rollout. So if you have not received the update yet, don’t fret or try to grab the update from an unofficial source.

The OnePlus Nord launched last year with Android 10 out of the box, so this is its first major OS upgrade. OnePlus is also expected to release the Android 11 stable update for the OnePlus 7/7T series soon and we hope it doesn’t have to pull the update when it begins rolling out.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G which retails at around $350 is now available at AliExpress for a discounted price of $269.

OnePlus Nord N10 5G comes with a 6.49 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and Android 10 + OxygenOS 10.5 operating system. The smartphone which is powered by Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G processor, is packed with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The smartphone comes with a quad-camera set up with 64 MP (wide) main camera and 8 MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (depth) + 2 MP (macro) cameras. The selfie cam is a 16MP front-facing camera. Fueled with a 4300mAh battery this phone supports 30W fast charging. 

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus Nord with OxygenOS 10.5 based on Android 10 in late July 2020. The handset received the stable Android 11 update in the form of OxygenOS 11 only last week. Now, the brand is rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for this phone.

The OxygenOS Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus Nord was released in early February, A little over a month later, the company is now seeding the OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for this device.

Just like the last public beta release, the latest one is also all about fixes. But additionally, the new build also bumps up the security patch level to February 2021 and improves system stability.

According to the changelog, the new open beta update for the OnePlus Nord brings a total of nine fixes. They are meant for Work-Life Balance not displaying full information, flashback issue with location toggle in quick settings, disappearance of documents in Lockbox, abnormal displaying of Privacy Policy page in Dark Mode, and loud sound while fast charging.

Other fixes are for Calculator UI, Calculator button size, crashing of File Manager when stopping the unzipping process, and a flashback issue when entering the Profile page in OnePlus Community.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 4 Official Changelog

• System
• • Fixed the issue where Work-Life Balance does not display full information in the Quick Settings
  • Fixed the flashback issue with the Quick Settings when enabling the Location
  • Fixed the small probability issue that the documents in the Lockbox may disappear
  • Fixed the issue that the Privacy Policy page is displayed abnormally if the device is in Dark Mode
  • Fixed the issue that the fast charging sound is too loud
  • Fixed the issue with the Calculator that the UI where results are showed is displayed abnormally
  • Fixed the issue with the abnormal display of Calculator button size
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.02
  • Improved system stability
• File Manager
• • Fixed the issue that the File Manager may crash when stopping the unzipping process
• OnePlus Community
• • Fixed the small probability flashback issue with the OnePlus Community when entering the Profile page

The update is currently being pushed to users on the previous beta build via OTA. However, interested users on the stable channel can install it by downloading the appropriate ROM file from the OnePlus Community.

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The OnePlus Nord is the brand’s first-ever mid-range smartphone. The handset debuted with OxygenOs 10.5 based on Android 10. Despite being a new phone, the company started releasing OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) beta builds for this device only in early January 2021. Now, almost two months later, the smartphone has finally begun to receive the stable update.

Lately, OnePlus has been slow in updating its devices. Google released Android 11 in September. But so far, OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for only three handsets, namely the OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus Nord.

The OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro started receiving OxygenOS 11 stable in October itself. But the OnePlus Nord is receiving the same update only now. Anyway, the latest system update for the phone brings all the Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 features despite being a mid-ranger.

Some of the notable features of the OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11 update include a new revamped UI similar to Samsung One UI, Insight AOD clock style, Canvas AOD wallpaper, scheduled Dark Mode, new OnePlus Shelf UI, and new OnePlus Gallery app with stories.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 11.0.0.0 Android 11 Stable Update Official Changelog

• System
  • Update to Android 11 version
  • The brand new UI design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
  • Optimized the stability of some third-party apps and improved experience

• Ambient Display
  • Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data (Go to: Settings – Customization – Clock on ambient display)
  • Newly added the Canvas always-on display, which can extract the subject’s outline from any photo and display it on your lock screen (Go to: Settings – Customization – Wallpaper – Canvas – Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically)

• Dark Mode
  • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable.
  • Now supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range. (Go to: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range)

• Shelf
  • Brand new shelf UI
  • Newly added a weather widget with smarter animation effect

• Gallery
  • Newly added the Story feature, which can automatically create the weekly stories by using your local photos and videos
  • Optimized the loading speed to improve the image preview experience

OnePlus is rolling Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 stable update for the OnePlus Nord in batches. Therefore, the build may take time to arrive on your unit. That said, the brand suggests users to have at least 3GB of free space and a 30% battery level before installing the update.

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OnePlus is readying to release the much-awaited Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update for the OnePlus Nord. The smartphone has been receiving the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta builds since last month. Ahead of the Android 11 stable release, the company is now rolling out a new stable update with build number OxygenOS 10.5.11 globally.

The OxygenOS 10.5.11 update for the OnePlus Nord does not bring any new features. It only bumps up the security patch level to January 2021. Additionally, it is also said to improve system stability.

The update comes with the following build numbers for the three different variants of the handset sold worldwide.

• IN: 10.5.11.AC01DA
• EU: 10.5.11.AC01BA
• GLO: 10.5.11.AC01AA​

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 10.5.11 Official Changelog

• System
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
  • Improved system stability

Like any other system update, the latest OTA update for the OnePlus Nord is being seeded in a batched matter across the world. Therefore, it may take time to reach your unit. Anyway, you can head over to Settings to check for the update manually.

Having said that, it is worth noting that OnePlus’ update track record has become poorer than ever before. The brand has managed to release OxygenOS 11 stable update for only two devices so far.

The company is supposed to release the Android 11 update for nine more smartphones, while the first Android 12 Developer Preview is already out.

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The OnePlus Nord line of smartphones that target the upper mid range segment in the market have seen great success at Metro by T-Mobile. This has even boosted the company’s sales share at Metro to nearly 15 percent.

According to a PCMag report, this marks the highest share the Chinese smartphone maker has ever seen with a US carrier. As per the Wave7 Research analyst, Metro sells about 15 to 16 million handsets per year, which means that the Nord devices could account for more than 2 million units in this year alone. Jeff Moore, Wave7 Principal stated that “OnePlus is getting back to its fundamentals, offering good specs at an affordable price.” For those unaware, the OnePlus Nord N10 has become a hit in the US, being quite popular due to its relatively affordable price tag.

At the moment, Metro offers the Nord N10 and Nord N100 free for people switching from another carrier. The former is priced at 299.99 US Dollars while the latter costs just 179.99 US Dollars. Notably, the company has seen its market share rise at T-Mobile, with it also having a display space for unlocked Nord N10 devices at Best Buy as well. Wave7 believes that the company could see higher sales if it had a better distribution channel, since stores only receive “minor shipments” that tend to sell out quickly.

Interestingly, the success of OnePlus arrives at the cost of Motorola, which has seen its share drop from around 20 percent last year to less than 10 percent right now. This was also due to the company rolled off the Moto G Stylus devices from the shelves and the brand no longer holding a strong position in the segment by offering affordable but capable smartphones in the price range of OnePlus.

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Earlier last month, OnePlus rolled out the first-ever OxygenOS Open Beta update for the OnePlus Nord. A few weeks later in the same month, the company released Open Beta 2 for this handset. Now, the brand is seeding out Open Beta 3 update already.

Just like the previous Open Beta release for the OnePlus Nord, the latest build is all about fixes. These fixes are related to the system, camera, and ambient display, and clock.

First and foremost, the new update fixes dial icons overlapping on the lock screen and white space issue in the notification bar in dark mode. Also, it optimizes UI display effects of work life balance.

Further, the build fixes the camera app failing to start through quick gestures and front camera video not playing issue. Lastly, the update also fixes Canvas AOD not activating bug and alarms cannot be set issue.

OnePlus Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 3 Official Changelog

• System

• • Optimized UI display effects of work life balance
  • Fixed the issue that the dial icons overlap on the lock screen
  • Fixed the issue of white space in the notification bar in Dark mode

• Camera

• • Fixed the issue that the camera fails to start through quick gestures
  • Fixed the issue with video recorded by the front camera that can not be played

• Ambient Display

• • Fixed the small probability issue that Canvas AOD can not be activated

• Clock

• • Fixed the small probability issue that alarm clocks can not be set

The OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update for OnePlus Nord is currently being rolled out via OTA to the users who are on the previous build. Any interested user on the stable channel can also install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community.

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Earlier this month, the OnePlus Nord received its first Open Beta update. That build was also the first-ever OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) public build for the handset. Now, just within a month, the company has released OxygenOS Open Beta 2 for this device with a host of fixes and optimizations.

The second public beta update for the OnePlus Nord does not bring any new features. Instead, it focuses on optimizing and fixing the issues faced by the users in the previous build.

First and foremost, the new build optimizes UI display of Calculator, position and animation of some icons in the lock screen, and WhatsApp background management to receive messages on time.

As far as fixes are concerned, the update fixes the battery icon display issue while changing the phone’s orientation, a problem with Dirac audio tuner, and unable to set alarms. Further, the build also fixes Messenger Bubbles, come camera app issues, and unable to set SIM 2 as the default bug.

OnePlus Nord Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 2 Official Changelog

• System
  • Optimized the UI display of Calculator
  • Optimized the position and animation of some icons in the lock screen
  • Optimized the background management of Whatsapp to receive more timely messages
  • Fixed the issue that the battery icon is not displayed after the device is rotated from landscape to portrait
  • Fixed the small probability issue where the Dirac Audio Tuner may fail to adjust the sound effect
  • Fixed the small probability issue that alarm clocks can not be set

• Message
  • Fixed the issue that Messenger Bubbles can not pop up

• Camera
  • Fixed the issue with Histogram and horizontal reference line being turned off by default
  • Fixed the flashing issue with the icon of Depth effect while shooting with portrait mode

• Network
  • Fixed the issue that SIM 2 can not be set as the default card

The OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update for the OnePlus Nord is currently being rolled out via OTA for the users who are already running the initial build. Also, other interested users can install it by downloading the appropriate file from the OnePlus Community. 

But they are advised to back up their data before proceeding though it won’t wipe anything. However, the device will be factory reset when they revert back to the stable channel.

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A few days back, OnePlus promised to release OxygenOS Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus Nord this week. The update has been made available for download on the OnePlus Community. Interested users of the device can install this update without losing their data but they are still recommended to backup.

The first-ever public beta update for the OnePlus Nord arrives with a bang. It not only introduces Android 11 to the users of the smartphone but also brings a ton of new features, courtesy of OxygenOS 11.

First and foremost, the new build brings new UI visuals and optimizations for the stability of some third-party applications. Further, the update adds 10 new AOD (Always-on Display) clock styles, including ‘Insight Clock Style’, which was designed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design. It also brings the Canvas feature that allows users to apply any picture as AOD wallpaper.

Then, the update finally adds a shortcut key for dark mode along with support for scheduling. Also, it brings the newly redesigned Shelf with a weather widget that has animation effects.

Last but not least, the build also brings the new OnePlus Gallery app with support for story function and faster loading speed.

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OnePlus Nord OxygenOS Open Beta 1 Official Changelog

• System
  • Update to Android 11 version
  • Fresh new UI visual design brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details
  • Optimize the stability of some third-party applications and improve user experience

• Ambient Display
  • Newly added Insight clock style, a joint creation with Parsons School of Design. It will change according to the phone usage data ( To set: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)
  • Added Canvas feature that can automatically draw a wireframe picture based on a lock screen photo on your phone（Path：Settings-Customization-Wallpaper-Canvas-Choose photo preview and it can be generated automatically）
  • Newly added 10 new clock styles ( To set: Settings > Customization > Clock Style)

• Dark Mode
  • Added the shortcut key for Dark Mode, pull down the quick setting to enable. Supporting automatically turn on feature & customize time range. path: Settings – Display – Dark Mode – Turn on automatically – Automatically enable from sunset to sunrise / Custom time range

• Shelf
  • Newly shelf interface design, the interface is clearer
  • Added weather widget, animation effect smarter

• Gallery
  • Supporting Story function, automatically form weekly videos with photos and video in storage
  • Optimize the loading speed of the gallery, and the image preview is faster

Having said that, once you install OxygenOS Open Beta 1 on your OnePlus Nord, you will be receiving the future builds via OTA.  Anyway, you can rollback to the stable channel by installing the respective rollback file but that will erase the entire phone.

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OnePlus has only been able to update two of its devices to Android 11 and they are the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. That is quite disappointing for a company that used to be great at releasing updates for its devices. If you own an older OnePlus phone and want to know when you will get the OxygenOS 11 update which is based on Android 11, OnePlus has released a statement that provides an update on the timeline for eligible devices.

A post on the OnePlus Forums by OxygenOS Product Lead, Gary C., the OnePlus Nord is next in line to get the Android 11 update. The mid-range 5G smartphone will receive its first OxygenOS 11 Open Beta build next week. Considering the post was made yesterday, on Saturday, then that means the update will arrive this week.

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After receiving feedback from the open beta and fine-tuning the software, OnePlus says it will release a staged roll-out. How soon that will be is unknown but our guess is by the end of the month at the earliest.

For owners of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series, OnePlus says it has begun running a Closed Beta test following the data encryption issue they encountered recently when they tried to port Android 11 to the phones. It expects to release an Open Beta for the phones soon but didn’t reveal a specific date.

The Nord N10 5G and Nord N100, as well as the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T, will also receive the OxygenOS 11 update but there is no info about when that will be for now. OnePlus says it will reveal more details later.

OxygenOS 11 brings a new user interface to eligible OnePlus devices. This new UI can already be experienced with default OnePlus apps even if you are running an older software version.

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