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Nord N20 5G

Released April 2022

OnePlus Nord N20 5G is a North American phone with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 695 processor and 33 W charging. It has an under-display fingerprint reader, headphone socket and expandable storage.

Screen: 6.43″
Display: OLED, 60 Hz
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 64 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 173 g

What reviewers say

Both reviewers praised the bright OLED display, smooth performance and battery life, while criticising camera quality, weak haptics and limited software support. TechRadar considered it good value; Android Authority was less convinced, citing the outdated launch software, awkward fingerprint-reader position and carrier bloatware on its T-Mobile unit.

From techradar.com and androidauthority.com

Product links

Manufacturer’s product page

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.43″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 409 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Display type: AMOLED; sRGB; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density: 409 ppi
Always-on display: Yes
Screen protection: 2.5D cover glass; maker does not identify the glass grade
Display features: 6.43 inches as a full rectangle; 6.21 inches accounting for rounded corners; maker overview specifies 60 Hz for all apps and media

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
GPU: Adreno 619
Memory: 6 GB LPDDR4x
Storage type: 128 GB UFS 2.2; microSD expansion up to 512 GB

Cameras

Main camera: 64 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 16 MP
Main camera: 64 MP, f/1.79, autofocus and electronic stabilisation; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro and 2 MP f/2.4 monochrome cameras
Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.4
Video recording: 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps
Front video: 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fps
Camera features: HDR, macro, portrait, Pro mode, panorama, AI scene detection, Nightscape and Extra HD

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 33 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 4,500 mAh; non-removable
Wired charging: 33 W SUPERVOOC, 11 V / 3 A

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 173 g
Thickness: 7.5 mm
Height × width: 159.9 × 73.2 mm
Buttons: Power and volume controls
Biometrics: Optical under-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, barometer and SAR sensors
Speakers: Single speaker
Microphones: Noise cancellation

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: OxygenOS based on Android 11
Software updates: One Android version update and three years of security updates reported in the launch reviews; Android 11 at launch
In the box: Phone, charging adapter, Type-C cable, welcome letter, quick-start guide and SIM ejector

Connectivity

Mobile network: North American model; 5G NR n2, n25, n41, n66 and n71; connectivity depends on carrier support
SIM: Nano-SIM and microSD slot in US maker specifications
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socket
Positioning: Dual-band GPS L1 + L5, GLONASS, Galileo and A-GPS

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

AMOLED display with always-on mode
Headphone socket and expandable storage
33 W charging

Cons

60 Hz display
No ultrawide camera
Single speaker

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A33 5G	6.4″	OLED, 90 Hz	Exynos 1280	6 GB	128 GB	48 MP	–	5,000 mAh	186 g	Apr 2022
SamsungGalaxy A53 5G	6.5″	OLED, 120 Hz	Exynos 1280	6 GB	128 GB	64 MP	–	5,000 mAh	189 g	Mar 2022
SamsungGalaxy A25 5G	6.5″	OLED, 120 Hz	Exynos 1280	6 GB	128 GB	50 MP	–	5,000 mAh	197 g	Dec 2023

Sources

Photo: oasis.opstatics.com

Nord N20 5G, upright front and horizontal rear views: oasis.opstatics.com/content/dam/oasis/page/2022/operation/apr/n20/PC_11.png
Nord N20 5G, angled front and rear views: oasis.opstatics.com/content/dam/oasis/page/2022/operation/apr/n20/PC_21.png
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OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.
OnePlus Nord n20 5g — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas and background retained.

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