OnePlus has made an emphatic return to the mid-range market with the OnePlus Nord – it's an affordable smartphone that's packed with features. There's a great screen, plenty of power, and a set of capable cameras, all wrapped up in a package that belies its affordable price.

Affordable with flagship qualities; Premium design; Plenty of camera features

Average battery life; Limited notifications space; No IP rating for water resistance

The OnePlus Nord offers best-in-class display, main camera, and software, making it the mid-range phone to beat in 2020

The OnePlus Nord gets its priorities right, delivering flagship fundamentals without the fluff - all at an astonishing price.

90Hz AMOLED display; Fantastic main camera; Oxygen OS software;

Poor macro lens; Plastic frame; No wireless charging;

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.

So… it's time to draw the proverbial line in the sand. Is the OnePlus Nord good enough? And is it a "flagship killer"? To the first question, the answer is a big yes, and for the second one, I think it’s not quite there.

Very aggressive price; outstanding value for the money; Gorgeous AMOLED screen; Fast performance; 90Hz support; Very fast charging (30W)

Colors in photos are a bit muted; lack a bit in liveliness; No telephoto camera; macro lens is a gimmick; No headphone jack; no expandable storage; Loudspeaker quality is average; No wireless charging

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

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.

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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.