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OnePlus Nord

  • 01-07-2020 12:44pm
    #1
    blackwave
    Registered Users Posts: 819 ✭✭✭


    Looks like oneplus are releasing a new budget-mid range phone details are rather thin so far bar they are holding a weekly comp for 100 invites to pre-order the phone.

    Could be very interesting phone if the price is right as would be a direct competitor to the likes of xiaomi, the pixel.


    https://www.techradar.com/in/news/oneplus-nord-price-confirmed


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  • #2
    testarossa40
    Registered Users Posts: 759 ✭✭✭testarossa40


    Looks very interesting! Some pre-order dates coming up:
    https://www.oneplus.com/ie/nord/pre-order


  • #3
    xtal191
    Registered Users Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭xtal191


    Crazy pre ordering something without knowing confirmed specs/price etc


  • #4
    td2008
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭td2008


    Is the size confirmed? Need to change my S8 but really would like something a similar size - S20 seems to be the only option at the moment


  • #5
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Watching this one myself

    They've kept it very quiet, no leaks or anything going yet ?

    If the price and spec are good I could buying it

    I'm over due a new phone now


  • #6
    xtal191
    Registered Users Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭xtal191


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    Watching this one myself

    They've kept it very quiet, no leaks or anything going yet ?

    If the price and spec are good I could buying it

    I'm over due a new phone now

    A few details are known about it

    https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_5g-10289.php


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  • #7
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    xtal191 wrote: »
    A few details are known about it

    https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_5g-10289.php

    Thanks for that

    Some specs are it are decent and some a bit of a step backwards like video recording at 30fps

    But then again these are only rumours until the device is fully confirmed by OnePlus.

    Then again if you get the usual like NFC, 90hz screen rate and so on for less than €300 (according to that website anyway) then that makes it a great choice for a phone.


  • #8
    td2008
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭td2008


    Can pre-order today but think i'd rather wait for reviews


  • #9
    rizzee
    Registered Users Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

    Then again if you get the usual like NFC, 90hz screen rate and so on for less than €300 (according to that website anyway) then that makes it a great choice for a phone.

    Just spotted that at the end of the spec! They have a few links about it.

    One Plus confirmed it will be under 500 quid. I reckon 450-499 is more realistic. Some alongside the budget iphone se price.


  • #10
    xtal191
    Registered Users Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭xtal191


    No chance it'll be under 300, my guess is around 450.


  • #11
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Final pre-orders today...anyone pre-order in the 1st or 2nd wave?!

    Looks like a decent phone. Wonder if the camera will be any good...

    Good interview with Carl by MKBHD yesterday too
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-VInHvlrZo


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  • #12
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Pre ordered there.

    My 3T is looking worse for wear, but I can't justify nearly a grand on a new phone. Bit of a gamble, but if it's OnePlus it's going to be a half decent phone.


  • #13
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    If anyone missed out on the pre order and want a pre order voucher send me a PM...you can have it for what I paid (€20)


  • #14
    Skittlebrau
    Registered Users Posts: 559 ✭✭✭Skittlebrau


    Pacifico wrote: »
    If anyone missed out on the pre order and want a pre order voucher send me a PM...you can have it for what I paid (€20)

    Do you mind me asking why you've changed your mind? In the market for a new phone myself and considering this.


  • #15
    lertsnim
    Registered Users Posts: 9,715 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Starting at €399 that's some phone for the price.


  • #16
    Cina
    Registered Users Posts: 2,387 ✭✭✭Cina


    I'd nearly be tempted to sell my S10+ for 400 and get the Nord instead!


  • #17
    xtal191
    Registered Users Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭xtal191


    Cina wrote: »
    I'd nearly be tempted to sell my S10+ for 400 and get the Nord instead!

    Why would you do that? Fair enough if you were pocketing some cash and getting the Nord


  • #18
    Cina
    Registered Users Posts: 2,387 ✭✭✭Cina


    xtal191 wrote: »
    Why would you do that? Fair enough if you were pocketing some cash and getting the Nord
    90Hz panel, much better UI, better, faster software updates. Snapdragon instead of Exynos (admittedly a less powerful Snapdragon, but still). 5G capability.

    I also find the curved screen really annoying, I would've switched it for the 8 or 8 Pro already if they didn't have one, too.


  • #19
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,764 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    It's £349 for the 8GB/128GB variant on Amazon if you're a Prime Member.


  • #20
    dmn22
    Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭dmn22


    Be interesting to see reviews for the OnePlus Buds they released today alongside the Nord. They look good on paper and are a reasonable price, although a bit ugly to look at.


  • #21
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 40,943 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    tempting to move from my poco F1 to this


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  • #22
    Yggr of Asgard
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭Yggr of Asgard


    I was waiting for the Nokia 8.3 5G to launch because that seems like a good phone but with it consistently only being teased without any real launch date the Nord might just be something for me.

    I thought of OnePlus 8 but giving my restrictive travel I think a mid range might just be good enough.


  • #23
    xtal191
    Registered Users Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭xtal191


    dmn22 wrote: »
    Be interesting to see reviews for the OnePlus Buds they released today alongside the Nord. They look good on paper and are a reasonable price, although a bit ugly to look at.

    https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-buds-hands-on-specs-price-availability-143007708.html

    https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_review-news-44366.php


  • #24
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,045 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Been looking at a couple of the unboxing videos around. Looks like a good phone. Currently have a pocophone F1. Did pre-order give you a discount or something?


  • #25
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    MarkR wrote: »
    Did pre-order give you a discount or something?
    Apparently?
    It's all a bit confusing tbh.

    https://www.oneplus.com/ie/oneplus-nord

    The price listed there is €409, but when you use the pre-order code, it's still €409. When you go to checkout, it shows the price as €430 with a €20 discount.

    So I'm very confused. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, I need time to look properly. The €399 price applies to Germany.


  • #26
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 27,764 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    seamus wrote: »
    Apparently?
    It's all a bit confusing tbh.

    https://www.oneplus.com/ie/oneplus-nord

    The price listed there is €409, but when you use the pre-order code, it's still €409. When you go to checkout, it shows the price as €430 with a €20 discount.

    So I'm very confused. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, I need time to look properly. The €399 price applies to Germany.

    Buy from Amazon for £349? Works out at €383.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BPGX4B2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_z8YfFbCEZQCTJ


  • #27
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    I guess the idea here is that if you pre-order now you'll get it by the end of the month and it won't be sold out.


  • #28
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,045 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I was going to say it was wildly optimistic, but I see they sold out 3 rounds of pre orders!


  • #29
    Keith186
    Registered Users Posts: 3,188 ✭✭✭Keith186


    xtal191 wrote: »
    https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-buds-hands-on-specs-price-availability-143007708.html

    https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_review-news-44366.php

    I think the buds would be ok value with a OnePlus phone, but otherwise not worth it, basic enough features and quality. If other earbuds had AAC only they'd have longer battery life too as it's the lowest bit rate codec.
    Not in the market for a phone at the moment but it looks decent enough for €400.


  • #30
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,015 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Whats the “surprise gift” thing when ordering? Options are flagship camera, 90hz display etc.


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  • #31
    Yggr of Asgard
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭Yggr of Asgard


    adox wrote: »
    Whats the “surprise gift” thing when ordering? Options are flagship camera, 90hz display etc.

    Marketing gimmick, you get all of those as standard features.


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