Review : OnePlus Nord CE 2 – The Affordable

How much should you pay for your next phone? If you’re looking to spend less than $500, there are plenty of choices to make before making your final decision. OnePlus recently released its latest phone, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 , which boasts plenty of features despite its affordable price tag. This review will give you everything you need to know about this smartphone! 

Quick Overview 

When looking for a new phone, we all want something that is high quality, but does not break our budget. We looked at its specifications and saw that it was quite comparable to some other popular models out there. Here are our thoughts on it so far and what you can expect from it as well. If you are looking for an affordable phone with great specifications and options, then continue reading below to find out more about what I think about it so far. 

Specifications 

-Camera: Rear [64 MP Main (f/1.8), 8 MP Ultrawide (f/2.2), 2 MP Macro (f/2.4)], Front [16 MP (f/2.4)]

-Processor: 8 core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

-RAM: 8GB -Display: 6.43 inch, AMOLED display

-Refresh Rate: 90Hz

-Graphics: Mali-G68 MC4

-Storage: 128GB

-Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels

-Battery:  4500 mAh

-Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS

-Dimensions: 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm

-Weight: 173 g

-Other Features: Under Display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass

The Review

With 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, our review unit is a premium-spec device for an affordable price. We also appreciate how light and thin it feels in hand thanks to its body construction (yes, even though it looks metal). It feels great to hold even after prolonged use! Let’s talk about its triple rear camera setup now: A 64MP Main sensor, an 8MP Ultrawide sensor and a 2MP Macro sensor. AI enabled features like portrait mode, nightscape, panorama, time lapse, slow motion and pro mode to capture professional quality images. Its secondary camera is a 16 MP camera which takes precise pictures.

However, there’s a slight tradeoff here: there’s no optical image stabilization. In our experience using it, we’d say that OxygenOS based on Android 11 makes all the difference in taking clear photos while moving. We are pleasantly surprised by how well built and fast it is. It’s not an ultimate powerhouse but it does handle itself surprisingly well. It also has some neat features that you wouldn’t see on much more expensive phones.

What We Think About It

For its low price and excellent specifications, we rate it 9/10. It’s a great phone for anyone who wants to stay connected but doesn’t want to break their bank in order to do so. It’s also a good choice for those who are looking for an affordable second phone that they can use when they travel or need extra coverage on social media. 

We think you will be very pleased with your purchase! If you have any questions about our review of the OnePlus Nord CE 2, please let us know in the comments below. Also feel free to ask any questions about other phones you might be considering purchasing. If you liked our review of OnePlus Nord CE 2, do click the share buttons below so more people can find out about our work. Thanks!