OnePlus Nord

blackwave · 01-07-2020 12:44pm #1

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

testarossa40 · 02-07-2020 11:25pm

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

xtal191 · 03-07-2020 12:19am

Crazy pre ordering something without knowing confirmed specs/price etc

td2008 · 05-07-2020 10:35am

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

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 07-07-2020 5:24pm

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

xtal191 · 07-07-2020 11:48pm

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

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 08-07-2020 5:59am

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.

td2008 · 08-07-2020 8:57am

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

rizzee · 08-07-2020 11:08am

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.

xtal191 · 08-07-2020 5:38pm

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

Pacifico · 15-07-2020 8:31am

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

seamus · 15-07-2020 9:03am

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.

Pacifico · 16-07-2020 8:07pm

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)

Skittlebrau · 17-07-2020 10:08am

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.

lertsnim · 21-07-2020 3:24pm

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

Cina · 21-07-2020 3:43pm

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

xtal191 · 21-07-2020 4:06pm

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

Cina · 21-07-2020 4:09pm

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.

TitianGerm · 21-07-2020 4:16pm

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

dmn22 · 21-07-2020 4:53pm

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.

sydthebeat · 21-07-2020 4:55pm

tempting to move from my poco F1 to this

Yggr of Asgard · 21-07-2020 5:03pm

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.

xtal191 · 21-07-2020 5:33pm

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

MarkR · 21-07-2020 6:21pm

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?

seamus · 21-07-2020 7:04pm

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.

TitianGerm · 21-07-2020 7:09pm

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

seamus · 21-07-2020 7:12pm

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.

MarkR · 21-07-2020 7:14pm

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

Keith186 · 21-07-2020 7:25pm

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.

adox · 21-07-2020 7:37pm

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

Yggr of Asgard · 21-07-2020 8:26pm

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.

Yggr of Asgard · 21-07-2020 8:28pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

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

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

That price is for prime members only. If you never had a trial than you could sign up for the trial and also get it at that price.

Otherwise it’s 30£ more expensive.

dinevalesco · 22-07-2020 9:39am

Agree with an earlier post commending OnePlus for managing to keep the phone's price down while including some good specs - it seems to be a really great bundle.

However, I'm not a great fan of the double punch hole pill shape on the front.

And I'm a little concerned about the main camera quality - OnePlus 8 reviews say it doesn't impress on that device.

I know at that price point I'm expecting too much - I may need to find an extra few hundred euro to afford a device with better camera specs, or alternatively, wait for Pixel 4a, whenever that sees the light of day.

Raoul · 22-07-2020 9:44am

Yggr of Asgard wrote: »

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

Yeah, the surprise gift thing seems really weird!

MarkR · 22-07-2020 7:03pm

I saw one comment elsewhere saying they got the Poco f2 pro on AliExpress for 420. I have a Poco F1, thinking the Nord might be a better buy.

testarossa40 · 22-07-2020 10:51pm

Anybody know if any of the carriers will offer the Nord with their plans?

B Rabbit · 23-07-2020 9:08am

The surprise gifts are actually decent. Picking the right option actually could get you the new oneplus buds.

https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/what-does-select-a-surprise-gift-for-your-nord-means.1261740/

90hz is sandstone black case
Cameras is screen protector
Charger is sandstone blue case
5g is blue buds
Oxygen os is white buds

Raoul · 23-07-2020 10:10am

B Rabbit wrote: »

The surprise gifts are actually decent. Picking the right option actually could get you the new oneplus buds.

https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/what-does-select-a-surprise-gift-for-your-nord-means.1261740/

90hz is sandstone black case
Cameras is screen protector
Charger is sandstone blue case
5g is blue buds
Oxygen os is white buds

You can't order from the oneplus site now can you? And I presume the free gifts won't be there in a couple of weeks.

cfeeneyinterior · 23-07-2020 11:01am

You can pre order it off Amazon uk for £349 (£30 off 379 if you pre order) - about €385 at the minute through revolut if you want to.
Think ill be going for it and through amazon. Buying for work and Oneplus wont give VAT receipts which stopped me buying from them before a good while back. Looks like a great phone for the money.

Raoul · 23-07-2020 11:14am

I was reading that the buds aren't fantastic for actually listening to music, like the apple buds, you can hear a lot of noise. Might be better going for Amazon and then actually buying a pair of buds separately from another company.

Yggr of Asgard · 23-07-2020 11:42am

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

You can pre order it off Amazon uk for £349 (£30 off 379 if you pre order) - about €385 at the minute through revolut if you want to.
Think ill be going for it and through amazon. Buying for work and Oneplus wont give VAT receipts which stopped me buying from them before a good while back. Looks like a great phone for the money.

Plus, Amazon lets you pre-order while oneplus is now to "Coming Soon - available in 12 days".

Yes, you will not get a gift but at least you know you get it first (after the previously pre-orders).

Charles Babbage · 23-07-2020 11:49am

I had a Oneplus X which was a reasonable deal at the time, but they did not continue that range which seemed rather odd.

B Rabbit · 23-07-2020 12:26pm

Raoul wrote: »

You can't order from the oneplus site now can you? And I presume the free gifts won't be there in a couple of weeks.

No , I think it was just via early invites.

Raoul wrote: »

I was reading that the buds aren't fantastic for actually listening to music, like the apple buds, you can hear a lot of noise. Might be better going for Amazon and then actually buying a pair of buds separately from another company.

Yeah, well they're not going to compete with the likes of Bose QC 35s. They're wireless buds without noise cancelling and they're tiny.

So don't expect them compete. I have airpods and Bose 35s.

Each have their place.

adox · 23-07-2020 3:31pm

The buds do look extremely underwhelming.

For not too much more money you can buy a lot better Id say.

cfeeneyinterior · 23-07-2020 3:34pm

adox wrote: »

The buds do look extremely underwhelming.

For not too much more money you can buy a lot better Id say.

Yea, no silicon tips either.

gaffmaster · 24-07-2020 1:44pm

Charles Babbage wrote: »

I had a Oneplus X which was a reasonable deal at the time, but they did not continue that range which seemed rather odd.

I still have one of these! Still works well but starting to slow down a bit. (And the onboard storage is tiny).

Will the Nord be around the same size in the hand, does anyone know?

cfeeneyinterior · 24-07-2020 1:47pm

gaffmaster wrote: »

I still have one of these! Still works well but starting to slow down a bit. (And the onboard storage is tiny).

Will the Nord be around the same size in the hand, does anyone know?

Nord would be a good bit bigger I think:
X - 5.51 x 2.72 x 0.27 inches (140 x 69 x 6.9 mm)
Nord - 6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches (158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm

https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/OnePlus-X,OnePlus-Nord/phones/9781,11407

24-07-2020 5:16pm

camera described as "competent"

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/oneplus-nord-review

b.gud · 24-07-2020 5:26pm

cfeeneyinterior wrote: »

Nord would be a good bit bigger I think:
X - 5.51 x 2.72 x 0.27 inches (140 x 69 x 6.9 mm)
Nord - 6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches (158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm

https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/OnePlus-X,OnePlus-Nord/phones/9781,11407

You can get a decent visualisation of the differences in the prototype section on kimovil https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/oneplus-x-eu,oneplus-z

Dhenalau · 24-07-2020 11:51pm

Can someone explain to me why this phone is for sale at €399 all over Europe, but €409 for Ireland?
https://www.oneplus.com/ie/oneplus-nord

This is not going to stop me buying it

but this looks suspicious to say the least...

Kamu · 24-07-2020 11:52pm

Dhenalau wrote: »

Can someone explain to me why this phone is for sale at €399 all over Europe, but €409 for Ireland?
https://www.oneplus.com/ie/oneplus-nord

This is not going to stop me buying it but this looks suspicious to say the least...

Different VAT rates?

Also, ordered mine from Amazon.co.uk, which came out cheaper than the other Amazon sites.

OnePlus Nord

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