OnePlusNord2Pro5G is set to change what you expect from mid-range smartphones. You get strong internals, a clean and smooth display, fast charging, and a premium build, it’s an impressive all-rounder that — for under ₹35,000 — ticks every box for a great smartphone.
High-Quality Design & Clear View
The Nord 2 Pro 5G features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display, which has a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. It provides vibrant colors, high resolution and fluid animations that are great for gaming, streaming and regular working. The in-display fingerprint scanner is accurate, and the build quality feels generally sturdy, with Gorilla Glass protecting both sides of the phone.
Power-Packed Performance
Powering the Nord 2 Pro is the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI chip, which has been designed to be AI-centric. Pair this with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and you get a very fast performing device that can handle multi-tasking and game play seamlessly. No matter if you are gaming heavy games or editing videos, the phone deals with everything smoothly.
It also does AI for photography, display tuning, power efficiency, etc to make the device smarter and faster in real life.
Flagship-Level Cameras
The triple rear camera system of the OnePlus Nord 2 Pro 5G comprises the following:
- 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS
- 8MP ultra-wide sensor
- 2MP monochrome sensor
The primary snapper takes sharp pictures with natural colour tones and good dynamic range even in less than ideal lighting conditions. The addition of Nightcape mode also improves low-light photography. Keeping everything in perspective on the front, the 32MP selfie camera comes with Real 4K Video Recording making your selfies and video calls look absolutely stunning.
Warp Charge 65 & All-Day Battery Warp Charge 65: Charge for a full day in just 15 minutes.
On the battery side, we have our standard 4500mAh battery with Warp Charge 65, which helps refill the phone up to 100% in 30 minutes of time. Then you get a full day of use after just a quick charge. The battery is decent enough to spare you some hours on gaming, videos and multi-tasking.
OxygenOS: Clean and Fast
OnePlus Nord 2 Pro is powered by OxygenOS based on Android 11, which provides users a clean, no bloat user interface. It’s snappy and loaded with useful features such as Dark Mode, Zen Mode, Always-On Display, and a lot more. OnePlus pledges three years of regular software updates and security patches at minimum, which contributes to the long-term value.
Connectivity and Multimedia
The phone also packs dual 5G SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and USB Type-C. It also houses dual stereo speakers that are backed by Dolby Atmos support for a remarkable audio experience, whether you are listening to your favorite playlist or playing a game. And while it doesn’t have a headphone jack, music sounds great on wireless earbuds.
Price and Availability
We expect OnePlus Nord 2 Pro 5G India price to start from ₹29,999 for the base variant (6GB RAM+ 128GB storage) and could be priced up to ₹34,999 for the 8GB RAM 5G model. It comes in several colour options and will be available through online and offline channels.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- -90Hz AMOLED display -HDR10+ is registered but no information is yet known from us.
- 50MP camera with OIS that’s flagship in every sense of the word
- Powerful Dimensity 1200-AI processor
- Super-fast 65W charging
- Clean and smooth OxygenOS
Dolby Atmos, 2pcs microphone Array dual stereo speakers speaker × 2 with Dolby Atmos(x) dual microphone Array(◦) speaker × 2 built-in microphone(vol Up and down, rotation lock, screen and sound recording) speaker × 2.
Cons:
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- No microSD card slot
Limited to 90Hz refresh rate (some competitors offer 120Hz)
Final Verdict
The OnePlus Nord 2 Pro 5G delivers a flagship-like feel for an affordable price. From great performance and killer cameras to a stunning screen and ludicrously fast charging, it checks almost every box. If you are looking for a phone under ₹35,000 which checks all the right boxes for performance and practicality, the Nord 2 Pro 5G is worth considering and as a result is one of the best value picks in its category.
