OnePlus Nord 2 5G explained

OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Codename:Denniz
Brand:OnePlus
Manufacturer:BBK Electronics
Slogan:Pretty much everything you could ask for.
Series:Nord
Modelnumber:DN2101/DN2103
Networks:GSM bands:850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA bands: 800/1700/1900 MHz
UMTS bands: B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B9, B19
CDMA2000 bands: 1×EVDO
LTE bands: 1-5/7/8/12/17-20/26/28/32/34/38-41/66
5G bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/79
Predecessor:OnePlus Nord
Successor:OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
Related:OnePlus 9
Type:Phablet
Form:Slate
Size:NaNmm
Weight:189g
Os:Original: OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11
Current: OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13
Soc:MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI
Cpu:Octa-core (1x 3.0GHz Cortex-A78, 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A78, 4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
Gpu:Mali-G77 MC9
Memory:8 or 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM
Storage:128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
Memory Card:None
Battery:4500 mAh
Charging:65W fast charging
Display:Fluid AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
6.43inches 1080p, (409 ppi with 20:9 aspect ratio), 90 Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5, 16M colors, HDR10+/HLG, DCI-P3 support
Rear Camera:Sony Exmor IMX766 50 MP, ƒ/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0 μm (wide) + 8 MP, ƒ/2.3 (ultrawide) + 2 MP, ƒ/2.4 (monochrome)

OIS, EIS, PDAF, dual-LED flash, Auto HDR,
4K@30 fps, 1080p@30/60/240 fps

Front Camera:Sony Exmor IMX615 32 MP, ƒ/2.5, 1/2.8", 0.8 μm (wide)
1080p@30 fps
Sound:Stereo loudspeakers
References:[1]

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is an Android-based smartphone manufactured by OnePlus, unveiled on 22 July 2021. It succeeds the original Nord, and is the sixth device in the Nord series.[2]

Specifications

Design

Like its predecessor, the Nord 2 5G has a plastic frame with a metallic finish and Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the screen and back panel. The power button and mute switch are located on the right side, while the volume key is located on the left side. The top has a secondary microphone, and the bottom has the primary microphone, USB-C port, loudspeaker, and dual-SIM card slot. The rear camera array is in the top corner, housing three sensors, and the dual-LED flash.

The device is available in Gray Sierra and Blue Haze, as well as Green-Wood which has artificial leather.[3]

Hardware

Chipset

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI processor with the Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. It has 128 or 256 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1, and 8 or 12 GB of RAM.

Display

The Nord 2 5G has a 6.43-inch 1080p (2400 × 1080) AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. There is a circular cutout at the top left corner for the front-facing camera, and an optical fingerprint scanner below the display. The display supports HDR and HDR10+, and has AI resolution boost and AI Color Boost video enhancement features.

Camera

The device has a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 50 MP Sony IMX766 wide sensor with PDAF and OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP monochrome sensor. It can record video at a maximum of 4K at 30 fps, and also offers 1080p at 30, 60 or 240 fps. The front camera has a single 32 MP Sony IMX616 sensor, omitting the Nord's ultrawide lens.

Battery

The Nord 2 5G has a non-removable 4,500 mAh battery. It features Warp Charge 65, which is advertised as being capable of fully recharging the battery in 30 minutes, however it lacks support for wireless charging.

Software

The Nord 2 5G runs on OxygenOS 11.3, based on Android 11, and is upgradable to Android 13. OnePlus offers two years of Android updates and three years of security updates.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OnePlus Nord 2 5G - Full phone specifications.
  2. Web site: OnePlus' capable Nord 2 made better by midrange price. The Verge. Porter. Jon. 22 July 2021. 14 August 2021.
  3. News: OnePlus Nord 2 5G's Go Green Woods Colour Option Will Go on Sale on August 26 . News18 . 25 August 2021 . en.
  4. News: Anzar . Khalid . OnePlus Nord 2 5G review: A motley mix, but a step in the right direction . Business Standard India . 16 August 2021.