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

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

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 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

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

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