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OnePlus pulled a surprise this year by adding a third member to the OnePlus 9 family in the form of the OnePlus 9R. Actually, it’s not necessarily a new device, but more like a OnePlus 8T donning a new suit and packing the Snapdragon 870 SoC inside. The objective is clear – OnePlus still wants to cater to its price-sensitive audience for whom the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro might have gone out of reach. But is the gamble worth it, especially in the face of a well-received device like the OnePlus Nord? We try to do the math in this OnePlus 9R vs OnePlus Nord comparison:
OnePlus Nord has two front cameras, the OnePlus 9R only has one
How much do you value a high-refresh-rate screen? Actually, scratch that. How much do the numbers 120Hz and 90Hz matter to you? I’m asking that question because the difference between a 120Hz and a 90Hz display is not easily discernible to the naked eyes, and both offer a really smooth experience.
Coming to the numbers, OnePlus 9R goes for a 6.55-inch panel while the OnePlus Nord offers a slightly smaller 6.44-inch panel – both with the same 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution. The AMOLED panel on both phones is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. Where the OnePlus 9R gets an upper hand is the peak refresh rate of 120Hz, while its Nord sibling maxes out at 90Hz.
Another difference is aesthetics. OnePlus 9R has a circular hole-punch cutout in the top-left corner that houses a 16MP front camera. Coming to the OnePlus Nord, it has a pill-shaped hole-punch cutout that plays home to a pair of cameras – a 32MP main snapper and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens.
OnePlus 9R goes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, which is essentially a rebranded Snapdragon 865 found in last year’s Android flagships, but still plenty powerful. You get to choose between two configurations – 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB.
A 4,500mAhh battery with support for 65W fast charging keeps the device running, but there is no wireless charging convenience to be found on this one. And oh, the 65W comes bundled in the retail package.
OnePlus 9R offers a 65W charger in the box, OnePlus Nord opts for a 30W brick
Coming to the OnePlus Nord, it relies on the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC that brings 5G support to the table. The memory options on the table are 6GB + 64GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 12GB+ 256GB.
A key difference here is that the OnePlus 9R goes with the faster UFS 3.1 storage, while the OnePlus Nord relies on UFS 2.1 standard. The 4,115mAh battery inside the OnePlus Nord goes up to 30W for fast charging, but just like the OnePlus 9R, there is no wireless charging support to be found here.
The OnePlus 9R has a quad rear camera setup that is headlined by an optically-stabilized 48MP primary shooter. It sits alongside a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro snapper, and a 2MP monochrome lens. The main camera can capture 4K videos at 60FPS and super slo-mo 720p videos at 480FPS.
Looking over to the OnePlus Nord, you will find a four-camera array at the back that includes a 48MP main snapper which uses the same Sony IMX586 sensor as the OnePlus 9R. You also get an 8MP camera for wide-angle photography, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro snapper. However, 4K video capture on this one is capped at 30FPS, while slo-mo capture is only possible at 1080p resolution and 240FPS frame rate.
The OnePlus 9R starts at Rs. 39,999 (~ $550) and comes in Lake Blue and Carbon Black shades. However, it is unlikely that this device will make it outside the Indian market. As for the OnePlus Nord, it is not available officially in the US, but you can purchase the international version from Amazon for around $450. Color options on the table are Gray Onyx, Blue Marble, and Gray Ash.
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The OnePlus Nord marked the beginning of a new line-up of budget phones, and was quickly followed up by two more devices – the Nord N10 5G and N100. Now, it appears that the company has a new Nord series device in the pipeline that looks a lot like the Nord 100, down the layout of the rear camera lenses and the hole-punch design on the front. Coming courtesy of Steve H. aka @OnLeaks (via Voice), the phone will likely be a successor to the OnePlus Nord N10, despite looking a lot like the OnePlus Nord N100.
The upcoming OnePlus Nord series phone appears to have a plastic build with a metallic frame keeping the screen and rear panel in place. The overall dimensions remain roughly the same as the Nord N10, but OnePlus has managed to shave 0.1mm off the height and reduced the thickness by 0.6mm. The upcoming OnePlus offering will come equipped with a 6.49-inch display, however, details such as resolution or refresh rate still remain a mystery.
OnePlus has retained the 3.5mm headphone on its upcoming budget phone, however, the fingerprint sensor has moved from the rear panel and is now located on the right side, embedded in the power button. Unfortunately, details about the rest of the innards such as the camera hardware, the SoC powering it, and the battery capacity are yet to surface online.
Right now, the whole OnePlus hype machinery is focused on the company’s upcoming flagship killers – the OnePlus 9, its more powerful Pro version, and a more affordable variant called OnePlus 9R. OnePlus has partnered with Hasselblad to improve the camera performance of its upcoming phones. The OnePlus 9 Pro, in particular, is receiving some major upgrades such as support for blazing-fast 65W wired as well as 50W wireless charging, and an LTPO AMOLED display that can automatically adjust the refresh rate value between 1Hz and 120Hz based on the on-screen content.
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OnePlus Nord recently started receiving the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update. It came after two months of the release of the first OxygenOS 11 Open Beta. The update brought some optimizations and improvements alongside a new Android flavor. However, it seems like the update also introduced a slew of bugs – so many of them that it forced OnePlus to pause the update.
According to the official forum post, the OxygenOS 11 update for OnePlus Nord has been paused to “ensure a smooth user experience.” The company encountered some bugs that forced them to pause the rollout. Here’s what a community consultant wrote on the forum:
“The update has been temporarily paused to ensure a smooth user experience, due to some bugs that have been detected. We are now trying our best to investigate and will release an updated build ASAP in the near future. Users who have installed the previous version can get the issues fixed through the later version updates. Thank you very much for your patience.”
This was in reply to various users who had queries about the availability of Nord’s Android 11 update. Users who updated their Nord to the latest OxygenOS version have complained of issues such as battery drain, slow charging, and a broken app locker that prevents them from accessing their locked apps. One of the users wrote, “After updating to Android 11, there is so much lagging in OnePlus Nord. Whatsapp, Notification toggle, and other apps have become laggy. It’s really disappointing to feel like this! Also after the updates, the contrast is also unnatural.”
We expect OnePlus to fix the issues soon. However, there is no timeline for the update to roll out again. It is sad to see the state of the OnePlus phones’ update schedule, which has been one of the strongest points of the devices thus far.
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OnePlus recently revealed that it will be rolling out the OxygenOS 11 update for its OnePlus Nord and the 7/7T series soon. Now, it has started rolling out the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 Open Beta for the OnePlus Nord. This is the first Open Beta build for the device. It brings a plethora of improvements and updates to the current OS.
The OnygenOS 11 Open beta update for OnePlus Nord brings an updated Android 11 version. It gets a fresh new UI visual design that brings you a more comfortable experience with various optimizations of details. The company has also optimized the stability of some third-party applications and improve user experience. There are new additions to ambient display that gets a new Insight clock style. OnePlus has also added 10 new clock styles for its ambient display.
The new update brings a shortcut key for Dark Mode that you can find by pulling down the quick setting. The whole changelog is mentioned below.
Full Changelog:
Source: OnePlus Forums
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OnePlus Nord, which was launched in the mid of 2020 has started receiving a new update. It is also receiving the latest Android security patch alongside several other updates. There is not much else apart from the OnePlus Store and a few bug fixes. The version number of the update for India is OxygenOS 10.5.10.AC01DA, for Europe, is OxygenOS 10.5.10.AC01BA and the global version number is OxygenOS 10.5.10.AC01AA. It is being rolled out in an incremental manner. This means, the company will test it on a few devices at first, and if it doesn’t find any issues, it will make it available for all.
The new OxygenOS update for OnePlus Nord brings the December 2020 Android security patch to the mid-range device. It is also getting the September 2020 Google Mobile Services (GMS) package. The update also brings along general bug fixes and improves overall system stability. Moreover, Indian users will get an OnePlus Store app. It will allow users to shop for OnePlus products in a more intuitive and convenient way. However, it is not a forced change, and the users can uninstall the app.
Currently, the new OxygenOS update for OnePlus Nord is reaching a small percentage of users before a wider rollout. The OnePlus Nord users who haven’t received a notification can manually check for the update by going to Settings > System > System updates. We recommend you have a sufficient battery charge and a good Wi-Fi connection to download and install the update.
Changelog
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OnePlus is one of those few brands that has always offered support for its older flagships. The company promises two years of major Android updates and three years of security updates for its flagship devices. The same goes for its first-ever Nord. For the unaware, OnePlus launched a total of six smartphones in 2020 – two under OnePlus 8 series, one OnePlus 8T, and three under the Nord series. Out of these devices, the company promises three years of regular updates for four devices. Now, it has also published the end of software support dates for the phones launched in 2020.
It comes from the official ‘OnePlus Security Updates’ page (via PiunikaWeb), which mentions that OnePlus will end support for the Nord in July 2023. Further, the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 5G, and OnePlus 8 Pro will be supported till April 2023. In short, the company will support these devices for exactly three years from their launch. There is no mention of the OnePlus 8T, but we expect the company to end its support in October 2023 as it was launched in October 2020. The OnePlus 8T is likely to get one more major Android update from its 8-series siblings since it was launched with Android 11 out of the box, as opposed to Android 10 on the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord.
Notably, not all OnePlus smartphones are treated equally. After all, you are paying a premium for updates. Hence, the budged OnePlus Nord devices, the Nord N10 5G, and the OnePlus N100 were already announced to get just one major Android update. These are expected to come to their end of the support cycle by November 2022 as OnePlus has promised two years of security updates for these smartphones.
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OnePlus Nord is getting a new color variant soon. The company is teasing the launch of a OnePlus Nord Special Edition. According to the teasers, it looks like the upcoming variant could sport a Sandstone back. For reference, the smartphone is currently selling in Blue Marble and Gray Onyx colors.
As per the image teased by OnePlus Twitter account, we expect a Sandstone model as the Oneplus logo is surrounded by stones. The special edition of OnePlus Nord will be launching on October 14. The image is captioned, “Beauty is everywhere. Find it with OnePlusNord. Know More October 14.”
The last OnePlus phone to sport a Sandstone finish was the OnePlus 2. The company shifted to metal design and then glass, However, the company is still selling Sandstone cases for its smartphones including the OnePlus 8.
The OnePlus Nord special edition is likely to ditch the Gorilla Glass 5 back panel in favor of the Sandstone finish. It could be launched on October 14 alongside the OnePlus 8T.
| Display | 6.44-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) FluidAMOLED 408 PPI, 90Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.1 |
| Cameras | Rear: 48MP (f/1.75) Sony IMX586 with OIS & EIS 8MP (f/2.25) ultrawide with 119° FoV 5MP (f/2.4) depth 2MP (f/2.4) macro Front: 32MP (f/2.45) Sony IMX616 8MP (f/2.45) ultrawide with 105° FoV |
| Battery | 4115mAh with 30W fast charging |
| OS | OxygenOS 10.5 based on Android 10 |
| Ports | USB 2.0, Type-C, Dual nano-SIM slot |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Sensor core |
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OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirmed back in July a Nord-series smartphone is coming to the US, since the first-gen didn’t make it to the American soil. In the subsequent months, multiple leaks surfaced online claiming that not one, but two OnePlus Nord series smartphones will arrive in the US market soon. Now, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has claimed that the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the OnePlus Nord N100 will be officially launched on October 26.
The fresh leak falls in line with a previous one which claimed that the Nord N10 5G and the Nord N100 will go official later this month. Starting with the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, it will reportedly pack a 6.49-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm’s freshly-announced Snapdragon 690 processor will be at its heart, ticking alongside 6 gigs of RAM and 128GB storage. The Qualcomm SoC will also bring 5G to the table.
OnePlus Nord N10 5G’s quad rear camera setup will be highlighted by a 64MP primary sensor, sitting alongside an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a couple of 2MP sensors for macro photography and depth sensing. The company is reportedly mulling an asking price of approximately $400 for its next smartphone, putting it in the same segment as Google’s Pixel 4a and the iPhone SE.
As for the OnePlus Nord N100, it will be priced further down the price ladder, which means a less powerful chipset, a lower-refresh rate display, and toned down cameras. As per a previous leak, the OnePlus Nord N100 might rely on the Snapdragon 460 SoC paired with 4 gigs of RAM and 64GB onboard storage.
Other rumored OnePlus Nord N100 specifications include a 13MP snapper highlighting its triple rear camera setup, a 6.52-inch HD display and a large 6,000mAh battery. Leaks suggest that the OnePlus Nord N100 might be priced somewhere around the $200 mark, but do process this bit with a pinch of salt.
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In the past couple of months, we’ve heard multiple rumors of a new OnePlus Nord series device that will be more affordable and is headed to the US market. So far, all we have got is an admission from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei who revealed in an interview back in July that a different variant of the OnePlus Nord is on its way to the US consumers. Now, an AndroidCentral report claims to offer details such as what this phone will be called, how much it costs, and what hardware it will bring to the table.
Starting with the name, the device in question is internally called ‘Billie’ and will debut in the market as OnePlus Nord N10 5G. We don’t have any word on how much it costs, but the report claims that OnePlus is targeting a price tag under the $400 mark, which would directly put it in the same segment as the iPhone SE and the Pixel 4a, both of which have been well-received by the audience.
Coming to the specifications, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G will reportedly feature a 6.49-inch display with an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate as well. It will draw power from the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor, which is the first Snapdragon 6xx series processors to offer 5G support. The Qualcomm chip will be accompanied by a healthy 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
In the camera department, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G is tipped to pack four rear cameras. The main camera will use a 64MP sensor, and if true, this will be the highest resolution camera we have seen on any OnePlus smartphone so far. It will sit alongside an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a pair of 2MP sensors, most likely for depth sensing and macro photography. No word on the resolution of the front camera though.
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This is not the first time that we have seen the OnePlus Clover over at Geekbench. Previous reports claimed that the device was going to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, but this time we get another chipset powering the show.
We have received a couple of rumors claiming that OnePlus was working on another mid-range smartphone. It was first rumored, back in August, that this new device would also come under the OnePlus Nord name, as it was also suggested that the company might launch two new devices by the end of this year. This information would make sense, considering that we now see a new OnePlus Nord with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor and 4GB RAM.
The guys over at MySmartPrice found the scores for the device with model number OnePlus BE2012. Its score results show that it’s 8-core CPU clocked at 1.80GHz, with the “Bengal” codename, while the device scores 245 in the single-core test and 1174 in the multi-core test.
Rumors suggest that the new OnePlus Clover will arrive with a 6.52-inch display with HD+ resolution, 64GB of expandable storage, and a triple camera shooter that will include a 13MP main camera and two 2MP cameras. We could also receive a 6,00mAr battery with 18W fast charging support.
This phone is also expected to make its way to the United States, and it would also be cheaper than the OnePlus Nord, which is currently £379.00 or $503 over in the United Kingdom. However, the US is still waiting for the Nord to be available, so it seems that we will have to wait even longer for the new Clover.
Maybe the most important difference is that the OnePlus Nord has already been field-tested, and there’s still no official information about the OnePlus Clover. With that in mind, which device would you buy?
Source GSM Arena
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OnePlus has already pushed out two software updates to its month-old OnePlus Nord. Now, it is rolling out a third software update, OxygenOS 10.5.5. It brings improvements to the performance of the macro camera, fixes some system issues, and more.
The OxygenOS 10.5.5 update for OnePlus Nord brings an improved volume adjustment interface. It fixes system reboot issue when free-form is enabled and OnePlus Notes always running in the background. Moreover, the update improves image clarity of front camera in low light and the image clarity of macro camera.
Here’s the complete changelog for OxygenOS 10.5.5 for the OnePlus Nord:
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