One Plus Nord

joelk2 · 21 Jul 2020 at 16:48

no one has created a thread for this yet and as the reveal was today i thought id create one.

base model is 379 and the specs seem good for the money. seems to tick all the right boxes as a midranger.

intial impression videos are positive.

anyone tempted?

kona786 · 21 Jul 2020 at 16:52

379 aye. Very good starting price. 128/8 GB.
Mono speaker is a bummer. Though I guess the target market won't mind.

Squink · 21 Jul 2020 at 17:54

Looks good, but the mid-range market is quite crowded and I’m not sure the Nord stands out from the crowd.

However if i was looking for an Android at this price, I’d be interested. Depending on the reviews of course.

Sho · 21 Jul 2020 at 18:19

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/on...only-at-amazon-3509845?page=3#thread-comments

£30 off if you pre-order from amazon. Prime required. For £349 8GB/128gb. For that price, you can not argue. Only thing i will miss is wireless charging.
Still rocking a samsung galaxy S8. Battery is useless. I think its time to upgradde to this. Don't need flagship devices.

neoboy · 21 Jul 2020 at 18:40

The midrange market may be crowded but I still think they might be onto a winner here. Not many pack 90Hz into their screens at this price range and coupled with the software experience, this may prove to be an excellent combo.

Plenty of Chinese manufacturers cram amazing specs in but let down by software, which at the end what really creates the user experience. Not even that, something like a Pixel 4a is already looking outclassed before being released.

Rest of it stacks up really nicely too although from personal point of view, never saw a need for these macro lenses?

kona786 · 21 Jul 2020 at 18:48

Yeah the 2mp macro lens is a spec sheet addon, still useful.

Though on the 8pro, macro is built in to the main and ultra wide sensor for excellent close up shots. Love the feature.

Lustral · 21 Jul 2020 at 18:51

I one of those pre order invite thing from OnePlus , I'm tempted to order one , only shame is that it doesn't come with wireless charging

Hopefully the camera will be good in actual use.

neil_g · 21 Jul 2020 at 19:27

I've been pondering a replacement for the P20 Pro, might get the Nord..

BMox81 · 21 Jul 2020 at 19:30

I’d be worried if I was Google...

Lustral · 21 Jul 2020 at 19:32

Just ordered it and it seems that I got the OnePlus Buds free as well as the mystery gift. Ace ! Now to get rid of this Samsung S10 lol

Sho · 21 Jul 2020 at 19:39

Was that directly from Oneplus?

Lustral · 21 Jul 2020 at 20:16

Sho said:
Was that directly from Oneplus?

Yup thats right. Never owned a OnePlus before but I got an invite code to my email. Should be here sometime next week

joelk2 · 21 Jul 2020 at 21:51

Lustral said:
Yup thats right. Never owned a OnePlus before but I got an invite code to my email. Should be here sometime next week

It's not out til 4th August is it?

neoboy · 21 Jul 2020 at 22:14

The more I look at it, the more I'm tempted to switch from my S10e as the battery life is pretty disgusting on that. This is a pretty big phone though, in fact bigger than S10+ so not sure I want to go back to bigger phones.

Squink · 21 Jul 2020 at 22:33

neoboy said:
This is a pretty big phone though, in fact bigger than S10+ so not sure I want to go back to bigger phones.

There’s supposed to be a 5.4” iPhone 12 coming, which will likely be competitively priced for an iOS device...

The Nord is meant to feel wide because it doesn’t have a curved screen.

Lustral · 21 Jul 2020 at 23:07

joelk2 said:
It's not out til 4th August is it?

I'll be getting it next week as per pre order. General release is August 4th ala Amazon, John Lewis eyc etc. I got a delivery slot of the 30th July but some has got a slot for the 28th July

joelk2 · 21 Jul 2020 at 23:15

Lustral said:
I'll be getting it next week as per pre order. General release is August 4th ala Amazon, John Lewis eyc etc. I got a delivery slot of the 30th July but some has got a slot for the 28th July

AHH I see. Awesome stuff.

I quite fancy one to be honest. Shame Amazon doesn't take PayPal credit as a payment option.

kmax86 · 21 Jul 2020 at 23:41

Looks like this will be the phone to replace my gen 1 pixel with nearly non-existent battery life now

thebandit · 22 Jul 2020 at 09:34

I'm getting intrigued by these 765G devices. I'm not that fussed about the latest SoC etc but am starting to look for an upgrade for my trusty Pixel 2.The 765G seems to out perform the 835 in the Pixel 2 (although not sure how reliable the benches are I've seen ) so that coupled with better camera, more RAM at a decent mid range price might be a winner for me. I will just wait to see what Google has in store, been on Nexus and Pixels phones since forever.

Orcvader · 22 Jul 2020 at 12:27

thebandit said:
I'm getting intrigued by these 765G devices. I'm not that fussed about the latest SoC etc but am starting to look for an upgrade for my trusty Pixel 2.The 765G seems to out perform the 835 in the Pixel 2 (although not sure how reliable the benches are I've seen ) so that coupled with better camera, more RAM at a decent mid range price might be a winner for me. I will just wait to see what Google has in store, been on Nexus and Pixels phones since forever.

AnandTech states the 765G should be similar to a 845 in terms of CPU and 835 in terms of GPU, once we see more solid reviews of the Nord we should see how true that holds.

This does seem like a very solid phone especially its price. I still find it weird there's a 12gb option though, seems rather overkill especially for the normal user but I guess that will ensure the phone is more future proof.

There's also the plus side of coming with Google Phone and Google Messages too which gives it a little extra Pixel feel, not to mention Phone has Spam Call ID and Nearby Places, while Messages also having RCS support.