Our quick take

OnePlus Nord - 4.5 / 5

Practical design

  • Dimensions: 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2mm / Weight: 184 grams Finishes: Blue Marble / Grey Onyx Water-resistant (no IP rating) Glass front and back

A big flat screen

  • 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED display 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+)  1000-nits peak brightness 90Hz refresh rate  Oxygen OS 10.5

The new Nexus? 

  • Oxygen OS 10.5 built on Android 10 Google messaging and phone apps by default Reading mode, plus customisation options

Speed and stamina

  • Snapdragon 765G platform, 8GB/128GB RAM 4,115mAh battery, Warp Charge 30T (30W) 12GB/256GB storage 5G connectivity

Cameras

  • Quad camera system: Main: 48-megapixel, f/1.75 aperture, optical stabilisation (OIS) Ultra-wide: (119 degrees): 8MP, f/2.25 Macro: 2MP, f/2.4 Depth: 5MP, f/2.4 Dual 32MP and 8MP ultrawide selfie cameras 4K video - to 30fps

  • Main: 48-megapixel, f/1.75 aperture, optical stabilisation (OIS) Ultra-wide: (119 degrees): 8MP, f/2.25 Macro: 2MP, f/2.4 Depth: 5MP, f/2.4

To recap

What OnePlus has quite expertly done is make a phone that doesn’t leave you pining for a greater experience - and you might even be grateful you saved the price difference by opting not to go for an 8 series. Because who really needs a pricey flagship anyway?