The Nord 2T 5G is among the best jack-of-all-trades phone you can get today for that kind of cash. It also serves up a healthy dose of performance, better looks and mighty fine cameras in a package that’s significantly less expensive than other similarly specced phones.
This is a phone for people who are looking for clean, swift software but don’t want to pay excessively for high-end hardware and ARC’s design ethos plays out on the software side as well as with the hardware.
Design and Display
The Nord 2T 5G is tiny, but it’s a nice-looking pseudophone. Its back is made of glass, and it’s light with a slim frame that’s easy to hold. The design is modern and, while there’s a tiny camera bump at the back, it’s more of an outie than a protrusion if we’re being honest. The phone has two primary colours to choose from – Gray Shadow and Jade Fog – both designed for a sleek high-end look despite the mid-range cost.
That means fast and fluid scrolling, gaming and video playback. In fact the colors pop on it and the screen is sharp enough that you won’t regret using it for casual stuff like looking at photos or streaming videos. And while it may not be as humongous as certain flagship screens, it strikes a balance between big and manageable.
Performance and Software
On the inside, it has a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC, available in two varients 8GB or 12GB of RAM. This will continue to see the phone chock along with most everyday tasks, like message-based apps, video calls and social media. And it’s a decent games platform, too: plenty of best-selling titles are able to run on the Switch smoothly and without overheating. The phone is also tuned to be steady when you are thrashing it.
The phone works OxygenOS over Android 12, and it’s among the best-looking, speediest experiences you’ll find outside of Google’s own Pixel experience. And the interface is so perfect too, no need to have bloatware and even personalizing with a dark mode and fast gestures are super enjoyable to use. Having said that, the OnePlus series is also notoriously good with updates if there’s something amiss on the speed front due to a security tweak, it could get rectified over time.
Camera Quality
OnePlus has managed to put a good enough camera module on the back of Nord 2T 5G – it includes a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a 32 MP selfie camera on the phone.
Pictures from the main camera are sharp and clear, doing particularly well in good light. But the stabilizer has knocked down a lot of that low light blur, colors pop and are fairly natural. The ultra-wide lens is super-fun for taking landscapes or group photos, though it’s not as high-end quality as the main sensor. The selfie camera is also a winner it snaps clear, bright photos that you can feel good about posting on social media or video chatting with.
Video’s all right, likewise: it does 4K and the stabilisation is decent for something that you might not be averse to passing to some random passer-by while you make moves upon yourself.
Battery and Charging
A 4,500 mAh battery should keep most people juiced through the day. Really fast charging means you’re good if your streaming, gaming or just browsing on your phone. The star of the show on the Nord 2T is that 80W SuperVOOC fast charging It takes just under 35 minutes to charge from zero to full with the bundled charger. For the price, it’s still one of the quicker charging times you can get and also means you don’t have to worry about running out of juice halfway through a busy day.
Now it doesn’t last me 2 days and if there is one downside of the battery life is that the charge time is super-fast.
Everyday Experience
OnePlus Nord 2T 5G that should last a day. The in-display fingerprint sensor is fast and accurate, and face unlock sticks its landings too. Tricked out with stereo speakers and serious haptic feedback, it feels very good to type and swipe. The phone also features 5G, so you’ll have access to zippier internet in some places, while its dual SIM card slots are helpful to anyone juggling two numbers.
The Nord 2T delivers flagship-level options at a cost to match. It performs so well, it looks so cool and the battery life is decent enough.
Pros and Cons
No phone is perfect, OnePlus Nord 2T ticks all the right boxes OnePlus Nord 2T gets everything nearly perfect when it comes to performance, charging speed and software experience. The cameras aren’t awful for the price and, to its credit, it looks like something worth a little more.
But it doesn’t have the 120Hz refresh rate that some rivals offer, and its ultra-wide camera is better than previous generations but still not even close to as good as the main sensor. The difference is fairly negligible given the price, though.
FAQs
What is the size of Nord 2T 5G display?
AMOLED on the screen, and it’s a 6.43-inch one.
How fast does it charge?
Fast 120W charging.
What cameras does it have?
50 MP main 8 MP ultra-wide 2 MP monochrome32MP front-facing.
Does it support 5G?
Yes, it has full 5G support.
What is the battery life?
4,500 mAh battery.
