We’re excepting to see the OnePlus Nord 2 get a full release very soon Here’s everything we know about the OnePlus Nord successor so far.
The 2020 version of the Nord was the first in a new line for OnePlus and it’s a line of devices that’s growing rapidly.
Just a few weeks ago we got the OnePlus Nord CE and it seems like a true successor to the Nord is on its way.
Here’s everything we know about the Nord 2, including when it’ll launch, how much it could cost and what chip it will pack.
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OnePlus Nord 2 release date
While we don’t know for sure when the OnePlus Nord 2 will launch, it seems likely we’ll see the phone this summer. The first Nord was unveiled in July 2020, so a July launch would make sense for its successor.
The current rumoured date for the launch of the device is July 9, however, OnePlus hasn’t announced a launch event for the phone yet.
OnePlus Nord 2 price
As far as price goes, we would expect the mid-range successor to fall into a similar price bracket to the OnePlus Nord.
The Nord has an RRP of £379 for the 8GB/128GB configuration or £469 for 12GB/256GB. It wasn’t officially launched in the USA.
OnePlus Nord 2 design
It looks very much like the OnePlus Nord 2 will take a lot of inspiration from its pricier siblings in terms of looks. Well, that’s if these leaked renders are to be believed.
New renders from 91mobiles and OnLeaks show a device with a rectangular camera housing on the back that looks very much like the OnePlus 9. The report states the phone will keep the alert slider (a feature dropped from the Nord CE) and will have a USB-C port for charging.
You can see the renders below.
Of course, until a product is officially announced its best taking all these leaks with a pinch of salt.
OnePlus Nord 2 specs and features
In March, Android Central reported that the Nord 2 would be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 chipset. Until now, OnePlus has always used Qualcomm chipsets, such as the Snapdragon 765G found in the Nord, so this would be a major change for the company.
The Dimensity 1200 is built on a 6nm node and boasts global 5G connectivity, as well as 5G dual SIM standby.
OnLeaks and 91mobiles.com have also reported the use of the Dimensity chipset, along with a few other tidbits of information. The device is said to have a 6.43-inch display and a 4500mAh battery.
For the cameras we could be looking at a main 50MP sensor, paired with an 8MP and 2MP secondary sensor along with a 32MP selfie camera.
OnePlus recently partnered with Google to gift a free Stadia Premiere Edition kit, including the Stadia Controller and a Chromecast Ultra, to customers who buy a new OnePlus phone while the promotion is running.
Phones eligible for this offer include the OnePlus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 8 Pro, the OnePlus 8T, the OnePlus Nord – and apparently the OnePlus Nord 2.
Android Police managed to get a screenshot of the “OnePlus Nord2” in the FAQ section of the promotional page on May 25 before Google spotted the slip up and deleted the Nord 2 from the list.
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