Nord 2 5G

Released July 2021

A 6.43-inch 5G phone with a 90 Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 1200-AI processor and an optically stabilised 50 MP main camera. Its 4,500 mAh battery supports 65 W wired charging.

Model history · 2 models, 2020–2021

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2021Nord 2 5G

Screen: 6.43″
Display: OLED, 90 Hz
Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 189 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers find everyday performance fast, battery life good and charging particularly quick. The design, smooth screen and relatively uncluttered software also earn praise. Camera opinions differ; Expert Reviews likes the main camera and Nightscape, while Tech Advisor and Android Authority find processing and secondary-camera quality inconsistent. Android Authority reports substantial heat and battery drain in high-performance mode. The shorter update promise and missing water certification remain drawbacks.

From techadvisor.com, androidauthority.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.43″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 409 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Display type: Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.22-inch area accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density: 410 ppi
Brightness detail: Expert Reviews measured 556 cd/m² in automatic daylight mode and around 510 cd/m² with HDR content
Always-on display: Always-on display supported by OxygenOS 11.3
Screen protection: Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear, confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority
Display features: sRGB and Display P3; AI Color Boost and AI Resolution Boost; Reading, Night and Vibrant Color Effect modes

Performance

Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI; maker launch confirms TSMC 6 nm process and ARM A78 architecture
GPU: ARM G77 MC9, published on the maker's India spec page
Storage type: LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; India-only 6/128 GB is excluded

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 8 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 32 MP
Main camera: Sony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens and OIS
Ultra wide camera: 8 MP, f/2.25, 119.7° field of view and EIS
Front camera: Sony IMX615, 32 MP, f/2.45, 0.8 µm pixels and EIS
Zoom: 0.6× to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording: 4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; 1080p and 720p time-lapse; video editor and dual-view recording
Front video: 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera features: Additional 2 MP monochrome camera, f/2.4; phase and contrast autofocus; dual LED flash; AI Photo Enhancement, AI Video Enhancement and Group Shots 2.0

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 65 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Non-removable 4,500 mAh typical capacity; dual-cell design
Wired charging: Warp Charge 65; maker claims a full charge in less than 35 minutes

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 189 g
Thickness: 8.25 mm
Height × width: 159.12 × 73.31 mm
Materials: Glass front and rear with a plastic frame, described by the reviews; maker's current UK dimensions differ slightly from the launch reviews' 158.9 × 73.2 × 8.25 mm
Colours: Blue Haze and Gray Sierra in the UK; Green Woods leather finish was regional to India
Buttons: Volume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; X-axis linear motor and Haptics 2.0
Water resistance detail: No published IP rating
Biometrics: In-screen fingerprint sensor; camera-based face unlock confirmed by the reviews
Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, SAR, proximity and sensor core
Speakers: Dual stereo speakers
Microphones: Noise cancellation support

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11
Software updates: Maker promised two major Android updates and three years of security updates from launch; this original support period has elapsed
In the box: Phone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick start guide, safety and warranty information and SAR information

Connectivity

Mobile network: UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload, up to 1.2 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s subject to network support
SIM: Dual nano-SIM; dual 5G support depends on network services
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C, USB 2.0
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and NavIC

Storage options

Storage	Memory
128 GB	8 GB
256 GB	12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

90 Hz AMOLED display and Wi-Fi 6
Optically stabilised main camera
65 W charging with an included charger

Cons

No published IP rating or wireless charging
No headphone socket or expandable storage
No optical telephoto camera

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
XiaomiXiaomi 12	6.28″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	4,500 mAh	180 g	Dec 2021
XiaomiXiaomi 11T Pro	6.67″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 888	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	108 MP	–	5,000 mAh	204 g	Oct 2021
OnePlusNord CE 5G	6.43″	OLED, 90 Hz	Snapdragon 750G	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	64 MP	–	4,500 mAh	170 g	Jun 2021

Previous model: Nord. Newer model: Nord 2T 5G.

Sources

Photo: oasis.opstatics.com

OnePlus Nord 2 — official launch photograph, complete supplied composition: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas, background and alpha retained.

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