The OnePlus Nord is a very good phone full stop – and an absolute bargain at only £379. It looks the part. The screen is great. The rear main camera is great and the battery life is very good.

In our review of the OnePlus One we wrote that it had an "outstanding price-performance ratio, which remains unmatched". Now, five years later, the OnePlus Nord also has an excellent price-performance ratio, although it is no longer unmatched.

great price-performance ratio; lots of storage; fairly color-accurate 90-Hz display; flexible; high-quality camera setup; good battery life; no throttling; fast Wi-Fi; good locating capabilities

no IP certification; display could be brighter; no Wi-Fi 6; poor low-light camera performance; high heat development under load

The OnePlus Nord is one of OnePlus' strongest launches ever, just because it offers so much for such a low price. Like the OnePlus 7 Pro launch last year, the Nord is one of those phones that is just so miles ahead of its Android competition, it will probably compare favorably to mid-range phones...

A 90Hz display, at this price range, is an absolutely killer feature; A flat, distortion-free display, just like every content, app, and website creator intended; A modern, slim bezel design that is indistinguishable from a flagship smartphone.

OnePlus doesn't do monthly security updates. It'll be more like every other month; No always-on display; Facebook crapware; Shipping six mediocre cameras instead of two good cameras.

OnePlus Nord was released in the Summer of 2020 in just about every global smartphone market but North America. If you’re living in Europe or India, you’re in luck, this is a surprisingly high-quality phone for a very reasonable price.

Low cost; 90hz refresh rate AMOLED display; 5G connectivity; Well designed case included in box; Android / OxygenOS both smooth and decent

No USA availability; No wireless charging

“The OnePlus Nord has the right features and tech to make the phone last, all at a value-driven price.”

Reasonably priced; Future-proofed with 5G; Good battery life; Reliable; easy to use software

Camera needs improvement; Some connectivity bugs

OnePlus Nord Software And User Experience We really like OnePlus’ take on Android 10. OxygenOS 10.5 (as it’s called) is quick, smooth, and always a pleasure to use. Most importantly, it’s almost stock.

Really nice 90Hz display; Good enough cameras w/ OIS; Excellent performance; Stock Android; Great value

Plastic mid-frame; really?; Not sold in the US; No wireless charging; No headphone jack

OnePlus has done a good job with the Nord. The Blue Marble version has a distinctive appearance, a great AMOLED screen and good front and rear cameras. These are all important factors whatever your budget.

Distinctive and attractive design; Dual front and quad rear cameras; 5G and dual SIMs; High-quality 90Hz AMOLED screen; Fast charging; Oxygen OS is both capable and subtle

Battery life could be better; Disappointing speaker; No IP rating for dust/water resistance; No 3.5mm headset jack or MicroSD card slot

There’s been a lot of talk about how OnePlus seems to be going back to its roots with its latest phone, the OnePlus Nord. This is a brand that first made a name for itself by offering similar specs to competing flagships at a much lower price.

90Hz OLED display; Sub-6GHz 5G; Worry-free battery life

Processor holds back display; More cameras than it knows what to do with; No headphone jack

The OnePlus Nord is, on paper and after my test, one of the most beautiful phones made by a brand. OnePlus has understood what was missing from its catalog: a more accessible model.

AMOLED 90 Hz screen; Great quad-camera performance; Powerful Snapdragon 765G processor; Fluid Oxygen OS experience; Value-for-money

Dated and flashy design; No telephoto lens; No wireless charging; No IP certification

OnePlus got started with affordable so-called “flagship killers” like the OnePlus One and OnePlus 3. But over the years, its phones have become more expensive (as have most phones, to be fair).

Build quality Plastic frame aside, this feels just like a OnePlus phone should — it’s well made and likely to be durable over time; Display Smooth 90Hz AMOLED panel with a good-enough 1080p resolution and decent brightness levels. It’s also flat, which means no accidental touches or tinted sides.

Design It’s not unattractive, but it’s certainly a step down from the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro — you just can’t beat those matte glass finishes and centered camera modules; Cameras (again) Sensor crop zoom is terrible past 2x.