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OnePlus

OnePlus Nord 2 5G

6.5 NeoScore #1238 of 6247

Launched July 2021

Overview

NeoScore

6.5

#1238 of 6247

Design & display
7.1
Performance & hardware
6.1
Camera
7.4
Connectivity
7.1
Battery & charging
5.2

Strengths

  • Its 1/1.56″ main camera sensor is larger than those in most phones of its time.
  • Connectivity is among the best of its time, with 5G, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6.
  • The display's 409 ppi density is higher than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its f/1.9 aperture is worse than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.43″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
Design
189 g73.3 mm159.1 mm8.3 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 1200Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
714,400Better than 76% of phones
Battery
4,500 mAh65 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.25selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.5
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

OnePlus Nord 2 5G technical sheet

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G suits anyone looking for a 5G phone with a well-equipped main camera and broad connectivity. Its 1/1.56″ main camera sensor is larger than those in most phones of its time, but its f/1.9 aperture is worse than that of most. The camera also has optical image stabilization and records 4K video at 30 fps.

Connectivity is among the best of its time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and dual Nano-SIM. The 6.43″ Super AMOLED display offers 409 ppi, a higher density than most phones of its time, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Performance also stands better than most; its AnTuTu result is 714,400 in version v10.

The 4,500 mAh battery has typical capacity, while its 65 W charging power is higher than that of most phones of its time. This version pairs 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB of storage; the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is sold in configurations from 6 GB / 128 GB to 12 GB / 256 GB. Overall, it fits people who prioritize the camera, display, and connectivity: its overall standing is better than most phones of its time, and its NeoScore is 6.5.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

6.53 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

7.1

Display Technology Super AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 409 ppi
8.6
Peak Display Brightness 500 nits
4.0
Display Features Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
5.5
Weight 189 g
7.1
Usable Surface 85.6 %
8.2
Body Thickness 8.3 mm
7.4

Performance & hardware

6.1

AnTuTu Score 714,400
3.6
RAM Capacity 12 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 3 GHz
8.1
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

7.4

Sensor Size 1/1.56″
7.0
Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, 360-Degree Panorama, Burst Mode, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, 4K Video
8.0

Connectivity

7.1

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
10.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.2

Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
7.4
Fast Charge Power 65 W
7.9
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
0.0

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Design & display
7.13
Performance & hardware
6.12
Camera
7.41
Connectivity
7.05
Battery & charging
5.21
NeoScore rank
#1238 / 6247

OnePlus

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
714,400
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,105
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
3,135
CPU Description
Octa-core: 1x Cortex-A78 at 3.0 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Grey, Blue, Green, Cyan
Body Thickness
8.3 mm
Body Width
73.3 mm
Body Height
159.1 mm
Weight
189 g
Usable Surface
85.6 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
65 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
Super AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
500 nits
Display Diagonal
6.43″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
409 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
180 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
4,700 Mbps
Max. upload speed
2,500 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Technical

Model numbers
DN2101, DN2103

Nord 2 5G

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX766
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX766
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, 360-Degree Panorama, Burst Mode, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, 4K Video
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX355
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
1.14 µm
Aperture
f/2.25
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX355
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
1.14 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.25
3

Front camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX615
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.74″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX615
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.74″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.5
Features
Camera Features
HDR
15
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
Global

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