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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
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7.8/10
Informr score
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G currently has an Informr score of 7.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 30 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.4 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.4 GHz
6.43"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.43"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
4500 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Gizmo China
Gizmo China

Overall, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a very gentle update to its predecessor. The phone would have been better off with a few more key upgrades, especially in the camera department. This price segment has a lot of competition, so it will have a tough time standing out.

- Joel Joseph, Gizmo China
Gadgetbyte
Gadgetbyte

The Nord CE 2 is rather an oddball for OnePlus in 2022. It does not bring any significant or quality-of-life improvements from the last year's Nord CE. The phone is still made of plastic, lacks stereo speakers and a good haptics motor, and only has a 90Hz display. Furthermore, considering that clean...

- Rajesh Regmi, Gadgetbyte
MobileTechTalk
MobileTechTalk

The Nord CE 2 5G is a weird device, in a way, it is just as weird as the first CE was. At £299 it’s £100 cheaper than the Nord 2, a phone with a demonstrably better camera experience, a nicer fingerprint scanner and just has a better in-hand feel, except the Nord 2 is almost never at the full £399 p...

- Domenico Lamberti, MobileTechTalk
LB Tech Reviews
LB Tech Reviews

If you need a new smartphone under €350, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is still an excellent choice. 65 watts of fast charging, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are good things for the price, and on most other points the phone lives up to what you can expect. The screen is good without being fancy, the design is generic a...

- Peter Gotschalk, LB Tech Reviews
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

For less than 400 Euros you get a triple-camera, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, extremely fast charging, and good battery life thanks to its 6 nm MediaTek SoC. With that said we do have to admit that its performance is lacking compared to its Qualcomm-equipped competitors.

- Marcus Herbrich, Notebookcheck


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OnePlus backs up the Nord CE 2 5G with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.43"

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G's screen size is 6.43 inches with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.4 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G (6 nm) Octa-core 2.4 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).

Camera
Yes

There is a front-facing camera with resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4500mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4500 mAh battery.

Nord CE 2 5G Specs

Overview
Release Date March 3, 2022
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 11

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Processor MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G (6 nm) Octa-core 2.4 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 6/8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
64+ Megapixels, f/1.79
8+ Megapixels, f/2.2, Ultrawide
2+ Megapixels, f/2.4, Macro
Zoom
20x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels, f/2.4
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density 409 pixels
Size 6.43 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Up to 65 W
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.06 x 7.32 x 0.78 cm (6.3 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 173 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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