OnePlus Nord launched in India; prices start at Rs. 25,000
What's the story
OnePlus has finally launched its much-anticipated mid-ranger, the Nord, in India via the world's first AR launch event for smartphones.
The device is an affordable addition to its line-up of smartphones and comes with an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 765G processor, and a total of six cameras.
Alongside the Nord, the company has also introduced its first-ever truly wireless earbuds called the OnePlus Buds.
Design and display
OnePlus Nord: At a glance
The OnePlus Nord sports an edge-to-edge display with a pill-shaped cut-out for the dual selfie snappers. On the rear, it packs a quad-camera setup.
The smartphone features a 6.44-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Fluid AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, an aspect ratio of 20:9, and an under-display fingerprint reader.
Further, it comes in Blue Marble and Grey Onyx color options.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Nord sports a quad rear camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/1.75, OIS) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.25) ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP (f/2.4) depth lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro sensor.
Meanwhile, on the front, the dual-lens setup includes a 32MP (f/2.45) main snapper and an 8MP (f/2.45) ultra-wide-angle camera.
Internals
Under the hood
The OnePlus Nord draws power from a 5G-ready Snapdragon 765G chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage.
The handset runs on OxygenOS 10 and packs a 4,100mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T support.
It also offers support for the latest connectivity options including dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/c, Bluetooth 5.1, 5G, GPS, NavIC, NFC, and a Type-C port.
Features
OnePlus Buds: At a glance
The OnePlus Buds has a sea-shell inspired design and touch-pad controls mounted on the sides. It also has features like environmental noise cancellation, 13.4mm dynamic drivers for deeper bass, and low-latency.
It offers up to 30 hours of battery life when used with the bundled carry-cum-charging case.
Moreover, the OnePlus Buds comes in three different color options of Grey, White, and Nord Blue.
Price and availability
What about the pricing?
The OnePlus Nord costs Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB/64GB model, Rs. 27,999 for the 8GB/128GB model, and Rs. 29,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. Meanwhile, the OnePlus Buds carries a price-tag of Rs. 4,990.
As for availability, the Nord will go on sale through Amazon and OnePlus.in starting August 4. However, the 6GB/64GB version will arrive in September.