The OnePlus Nord should be your new default choice for a midrange Android phone. It's already a bargain for the tech it offers, but combined with OnePlus' hardware and software design sensibilities, the Nord manages to feel special despite its low price.

Affordable price, Six cameras, 90Hz refresh rate, Polished design for a budget phone, Excellent battery life

Macro camera is ineffective, Average performance, Lacks wireless charging, No US availability

With 5G, a solid lineup of specs and a beautiful, vibrant design, the OnePlus Nord, released in 2020 in the UK, offers a hell of a lot for a reasonable price. You can currently find it for £329 or about $428 on Amazon, which is significantly cheaper than its $1,069 flagship sibling, the OnePlus 9 Pro.

The OnePlus Nord has everything you'd want in a 5G phone.

Affordable price; 5G-enabled; Attractive, vibrant design;

Unavailable in US; Not water resistant; Frustrating fingerprint scanner;

5G without the 5G tax; 90Hz OLED screen; Solid low-light camera mode; Glass and metal design;

Display could be brighter; No 4K/60fps rear camera video; No headphone jack;

July 21st saw OnePlus release its latest handset: the OnePlus Nord. This new addition to the OnePlus line is aimed squarely at those who want flagship features at an affordable price.

Inexpensive, Great camera, Nice software tweaks, Zen Mode, Plenty of storage and RAM, Looks like a flagship handset

Lots of comparable alternatives, Camera bump protrudes too far from the handset, Downgraded chipset, No SD card slot

The OnePlus Nord was supposed to be the device which brought the company back to their true north. However, when the smartphone actually launched, it was their biggest fans that ended up not liking this smartphone.

The OnePlus Nord is a solid all-around device for its price and offers features that would typically be reserved for a flagship. The only major issue is that this Nord model won’t be making its way to North America any time soon.

Great 90Hz display, Quick performance (thanks to 12GB of RAM), Fast 30W fast wired charging, Marble Blue colour looks great, The design of the phone makes it feel more premium, All-day battery life and great standby time

This Nord model won’t be coming to North America, No wireless charging or official IP rating