OnePlus has expanded its Nord series with the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and thus grabbed a bit of a hold in the mid-segment segment after disrupting the premium segment with its flagship smartphones. Nord CE 2 is an upgrade over its previous generation smartphone Nord CE. Talking about the features, the Nord CE 2 gets an AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate. Priced at ₹23,999 for the 6GB variant, the Nord CE 2 5G can easily make up for your daily use phone backed by a 65W fast charger.
Display
OnePlus Nord CE 2 sports a 6.43-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the display of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is HDR10+ certified, so you can enjoy rich, deep colors on supported platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video.
At just 7.8mm thick, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the thinnest smartphone from OnePlus since the OnePlus 6T. It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can plug in your wired headphones and start listening to your favorite tracks right away. For better storage, it also has 2 SIM card slots and a microSD card slot. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 comes in two colours, Mirror Gray and Bahama Blue.
Processor
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is powered by a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core chipset, along with support for 5G network speeds and Wi-Fi 6. The design of the MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor is optimized for power efficiency allowing for better thermal control, system stability and longer gaming sessions.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G comes pre-installed with the most optimized version of OxygenOS 11, complete with an improved dark mode, new one-hand usage features and more. OxygenOS will be available for 12 devices in the second half of 2022. Overall, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 will receive 2 years of Android version updates and 3 years of Android security patches.
Battery
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 features 65W SuperWook fast charging thanks to its 4,500mAh battery. The fast charger can take the device from 1-100% in just 32 minutes. The smartphone also comes with intelligent software that reduces by 100% the time spent on battery charging overnight to improve battery health and longevity.
Cameras
The Nord CE 2 5G camera is smartened up with powerful AI software like Nightscape and an enhanced Portrait Mode that lets you capture sharp, shareable shots with the tap of a button. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 packs a 64MP triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. The 64 MP main camera captures images with a high level of detail and punchy color even in low-light environments thanks to its large f/1.7 aperture. For selfies, it has a 16MP front camera.
Pricing and Availability
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is available for just Rs 23,999 for the 6GB variant and Rs 24,999 for the 8GB variant. You can buy it from February 22 on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores and authorized partner stores.