Our quick take

OnePlus Nord 2 - 4.5 / 5

Design 

  • Dimensions: 158.9 x 73.2 x 8.25mm / Weight: 189g Finishes: Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green Wood Splash-resistant - but no IP rating

Display and software

  • 6.43-inch AMOLED display 2400 x 1080 resolution 90Hz refresh rate

Hardware and performance

  • MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM 128GB/256GB ROM 4500mAh battery Warp Charge 65

Camera

  • Triple rear camera: Main: 50-megapixel, f/1.88 aperture, optical image stabilisation (OIS) Ultra-wide (119.7-degrees): 8MP, f/2.25 Mono: 2MP Selfie camera: 32MP

  • Main: 50-megapixel, f/1.88 aperture, optical image stabilisation (OIS) Ultra-wide (119.7-degrees): 8MP, f/2.25 Mono: 2MP

To recap

Using the second-gen Nord as a daily device for a couple of weeks has left us with the feeling that very little else is required for a great phone experience. Aside from the cameras setup it feels virtually no different to using a proper flagship phone.