On paper, OnePlus is doing everything right with its first midrange smartphone in years. The Nord looks the business, packs a rich, flagship-grade design and combines a tried and tested rear-camera set-up with a dual-selfie camera - cue the youth appeal.

Simple; premium design; Low-cost 5G; Best-in-class screen

No telephoto camera; Underwhelming ultra-wide shots; Poor macro camera; No wireless charging

Can the onePlus Nord match the tremendous hype surrounding it? Find out in our review!...

OxygenOS software Swift user experience Good main camera Quick charging High quality 90Hz AMOLED display

Poor supplementary cameras No wireless charging No microSD slot 12GB option is a tough sell Struggles with certain 3D games

OnePlus Nord marks the return of OnePlus phones to a more affordable price point after years of the company jacking up prices on its normal flagship line to Samsung Galaxy levels. It’s a welcomed move by a company who does a lot right with an Android phone, they just can’t seem to stop pricing...

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The OnePlus Nord is priced Rs 24,999 onwards and is available in three variants and you get the choice of Blue Marble and Gray Onyx colour options.

The 2020 flagship killer

OnePlus’ return to mid-range smartphones presents some strong competition to both older flagships and the current crop of budget devices. It has a big 6.4-inch screen that can run at 90Hz for a smoother software experience.

Big 90Hz screen; A mid-range smartphone with 5G; Capable cameras; Tempting price

Middleweight Snapdragon processor sometimes chokes on heavier tasks; Cheap screen protector pre-installed; Phones this big aren’t for everyone; Not coming to the US

We’re at a point where 5G capabilities in mid-range devices aren’t new anymore but are always nice to keep, just in case. For PHP 21,990 , the OnePlus Nord is currently on top of my recommendations list for 5G-ready mid-rangers available today.

The OnePlus Nord is a smooth, attractive phone that shows what we're missing in the US when it comes to affordable 5G handsets.

Affordable; Gorgeous build; Excellent front-facing cameras; Fast and smooth performance

Doesn't work well on US networks

The OnePlus Nord is a top-notch mid-range smartphone under $500 mark. The device offers 5G network bands, and come with the snapdragon 765 CPU. At the front, there is a 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED screen, with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, and come with a pill-notch cout-out upfront, housing a dual...