OnePlus Nord 2
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Lightning-fast charging
- High-quality main camera
- Alert Slider
- Good performance
- Compact size
- Bright AMOLED display
What to consider
- Software support ended
- No IP rating
- Plastic frame
- No wireless charging
- Mediocre ultrawide camera
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.43"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- Fluid AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (typical)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display
- Screen size
- 6.43"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- Fluid AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (typical)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Processor
- Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Mali-G77 MC9
- RAM
- 6GB
- AnTuTu score
- 512164 (v8)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 4500 mAh
- Charging speed
- 65W wired, PD, 100% in 30 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 15 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 159.1 x 73.3 x 8.3 mm
- Weight
- 189 g
- Materials
- Glass front (GG5), glass back (GG5), plastic frame
- Water resistance
- No official IP rating
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 115,1 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the frame or screen that do not affect usability. Battery 85-90%.
Acceptable (C)
from 115,1 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with OnePlus Nord 2.
Motherboard failures
CriticalManufacturing defect in motherboard solder joints.
Overheating
ModerateHigh power consumption of the Dimensity 1200 processor under load.
Fast battery drain
MinorBackground software processes after a major update.
Proximity sensor inaccuracy
MinorSensor calibration issue.
Repairs and Parts5/10 iFixit / GreenFox Estimate
Battery Replacement
The battery is glued in but accessible after removing the back cover.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components.
Charging Port Repair
The USB-C port is on a separate daughterboard, making replacement easier.
Spare parts are widely available due to the model's popularity.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
189 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Budget-conscious student
Looking for an affordable phone that looks good and can take great pictures for social media.
- Affordable price on the second-hand market
- Very good main camera
- Fast charging for a morning boost
Work phone user
Needs a secondary device for calls and emails that won't break the budget.
- Dual SIM support
- Compact design
- Sufficient performance for daily tasks
Elderly user
Someone who values a clear screen and simple interface, but doesn't need the latest technology.
- Good AMOLED display
- Physical silent mode switch
- Fast charging reduces battery anxiety
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LithuaniaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Latvia
OnePlus Nord 2 supports most European 5G bands (n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n78).
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Nord 3 offers a 120Hz display and longer software support, but the Nord 2 is significantly cheaper on the second-hand market and still fast enough for everyday use.
| Feature | Nord 2 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Charging speed | 65W | 80W |
| Processor | Dimensity 1200 | Dimensity 9000 |
Samsung has a better display and water resistance, but OnePlus charges twice as fast and feels like a premium device in hand.
| Feature | Nord 2 | Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | None | IP67 |
| Charging | 65W | 25W |
| Display | 90Hz AMOLED | 120Hz Super AMOLED |
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