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OnePlus Nord N20 5G

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OnePlus Nord N20 5G
OnePlus Nord N20 5G (Nord N Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G 8 x 1.7 - 2.2 GHz, Kryo 660 Gold (2x Cortex-A78) / Silver (6x Cortex-A55)
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
Display
6.43 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 409 PPI, Capacitive, AMOLED, glossy: yes
Storage
128GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.5 x 159.9 x 73.2 ( = 0.3 x 6.3 x 2.88 in)
Battery
4500 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 64 MPix Triple: 64MP () + 2MP (f/2.4) + 2MP (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix f/2.4
Additional features
Keyboard: virtual
Weight
173 g ( = 6.1 oz / 0.38 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
270 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 72.57% - average
Average of 14 scores (from 18 reviews)

Reviews for the OnePlus Nord N20 5G

OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs N300 5G – Which is the Better Budget Buy?
Source: G Style Magazine English
After using the two head-to-head over the past month or so its hard to really pick the N300 over the N20 other than pricing. The N30 is $228 but is exclusive to T-Mobile. The N20 is $282 on T-Mobile but you can usually catch its unlocked variant on sale at retailers like Amazon / Best Buy for $249.99 or less. You get more RAM, storage, better display, and camera system. Even if you couldn’t find it on sale its still worth paying the price difference.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2023
78% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review: A worthy contender for budget phone of the year
Source: Zdnet.com English
It's easy to be spoiled by the glitz and glamour of flagship smartphones, but I'm genuinely surprised by how well the OnePlus Nord N20 5G holds its ground in the sub-$300 level. For the price, it's one of the cheapest phones to have a quality AMOLED panel, the performance is admirable, and the battery and charging lead the budget pack. By shopping for the right parts, OnePlus has created a 5G handset that delivers where it matters the most. Just make sure to double-check whether you're buying the T-Mobile model or unlocked.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 78%
80% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review
Source: Tech Advisor English
The Nord N20 5G is a good device that provides decent bang for your buck for a few reasons. The first is that while the phone is $300, it doesn’t feel cheap in the hand. The look and feel of the phone are in line with pricier phones like the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G or Galaxy A53 – a real win for OnePlus. Second is the Snapdragon 695, delivering solid performance even though it’s not the top-of-the-line chip from Qualcomm. There are a few downsides of the Nord N20 5G, including the lack of a high refresh rate on the display, no official waterproofing on the international variant, the weak vibration motor and the one Android update, but these won’t be dealbreakers for everybody.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% OnePlus Nord N20 review: You can do better than this
Source: Android Authority English
You’d do just as well to seek out unlocked models if possible. The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G ($269), which, aside from processing power and a slight hit in charging speeds, is an all-around more reliable daily driver that will be supported for much longer. Then there’s the newer Galaxy A33 5G (~$300), which offers even more than its predecessor. It’s not officially available in the US, but you can get the international model on Amazon. Alternatively, if you can push your budget a little further, the Google Pixel 6a ($449) and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G ($449) are huge upgrades that are worth the extra money. If you really want a OnePlus phone, the OnePlus 8T is still available for just $349 at the time of this writing. It’s far from OnePlus’ greatest phone by some margin, but it’s a massive improvement over the Nord N20 thanks to flagship silicon, a 120Hz refresh rate, better cameras, and 65W charging. If it’s still in stock when you’re reading this, grab it while you can.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
OnePlus Nord N20 5G Smartphone Review
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G smartphone comes with T-mobile and A&T carriers support so that you won’t face any problems with the 5G connectivity. The first impression of this phone is pretty good as you are getting enough perks that will enhance the user experience. You are getting a pretty standard display, robust performance, and stunning photography quality. Despite this, the overall specs are mediocre compared to other smartphone market providers. If you are not looking for a cheap alternative to the OnePlus phone, we recommend you check out an alternative that will provide great value than this phone. The first smartphone that comes to our mind would be the Galaxy A33. It offers all-rounder specs and offering robust user-centric features too. But in the end, buying any phone depends on your requirement so choose from your heart.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2022
70% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review: The best phone under $300
Source: Tom's Guide English
For $282, the OnePlus Nord N20 is definitely the best phone for the money. Even with lackluster cameras and the shamelessly bad software update policy, this phone is still a good buy if your phone budget maxes out at $300, especially now that you can buy the Nord N20 unlocked. The Nord N20 and Moto G Stylus (2022) trade blows pretty evenly. The Nord looks and feels better, not to mention the stronger performance and better display. But the battery doesn’t last quite as long (a little more than an hour shy of the Moto) and the cameras are pretty bad — I didn’t think I could see cameras worse than the Moto in 2022. And then there’s software support. Again, I didn’t think a phone maker could do as bad as Motorola, but OnePlus managed to. You’re only guaranteed to get a version of Android that’s already six months old. That’s pathetic. However, if you’re strapped for cash and need a new phone, then the OnePlus Nord N20 should be at the top of your list. If you have more flexibility, then I’d suggest checking out the $429 iPhone SE (2022) or $449 Galaxy A53 as more fully featured alternatives.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review
Source: Techradar English
For less than $300, the OnePlus Nord N20 is an easily recommendable budget 5G phone. Slick performance and a bright, punchy OLED display compensate for the sub-par camera system. There are three rear cameras but two are almost redundant, so OnePlus would have been better off focusing on just one. Put that aside, though, and the Nord N20 gives a lot for very little money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
OnePlus Nord N20 Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G was released in April 2022 and the expected price of this phone is $280 (Rs 21,590 in India) approx. It brings the standard 6.43 inches AMOLED display panel, and the display presents a 16MP front camera for selfies that takes good photos. As for the backside, the phone provides a triple camera setup including a 64MP primary with a duo of 2MP depth and macro lenses. You will be able to record 1080p videos at 30fps from both cameras. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G runs on Android 11 OS supported by OxygenOS 11 user interface customization. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 6nm – Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset that provides Adreno 619 GPU support. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G smartphone is available in 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The phone has a Li-Po 4500 mAh battery capacity with 33W fast charging support and is available in a single Blue color variant.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2022
68% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review
Source: GSM Arena English
In the context of the US market, OnePlus is in a great position with T-Mobile and Metro to be offering smartphones in its Nord lineup that are well-equipped and intended for the pre-paid market. The Nord N20 brings a great AMOLED screen with in-display scanner, excellent battery life, all packed in an attractive and sleek plastic body. There is no shortage of devices to choose from in this segment outside the US, but if you're buying from the carrier within the US, and that carrier happens to be T-Mobile or Metro, and you have a strict budget of $300 or less, then the Nord N20 5G should be one of your top choices for a 5G phone in this the price bracket.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2022
Rating: Total score: 68%
80% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review: A surprisingly satisfying sub-$300 phone
Source: Zdnet.com English
It's easy to be spoiled by the glitz and glamour of flagship smartphones, but I'm genuinely surprised by how well the OnePlus Nord N20 5G holds its ground in the sub-$300 level. At $282, it's one of the cheapest phones to have a quality AMOLED panel, the performance is admirable, and the battery and charging lead the budget pack. By shopping for the right parts, OnePlus has created a 5G handheld that's very satisfying. Just make sure you're on the T-Mobile network.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review: Return of the OnePlus X
Source: Android Central English
At just $282, there's no better example of how to cram incredible value into a gorgeous-looking and feeling phone shell. Almost everything about this phone screams excellent, and you'd be hard-pressed to find anything even remotely close to this good at this price. It's hard to imagine it getting any better without being more expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% OnePlus Nord N20 Review
Source: PC Mag English
In 2021, OnePlus offered two low-cost phones on T-Mobile: the $299 N10 and the $239 N200. The N20 serves as the successor to both of those devices; it just about splits the cost between them, and offers an experience that is mostly consistent with its $282 price. OnePlus could have designed the N20 better for the US market, though I suspect the company spent much more time this year integrating with Oppo and spinning out new models for international markets. Thus, Samsung’s Galaxy A32 5G remains more in tune with the needs of most US phone owners. The Nord N20 falls a bit short of the Galaxy A32 in benchmarks and camera performance, but is worth considering if you prefer its better looks and superior screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Oneplus Nord N20 5G Review: A Better Budget Phone
Source: The Verge English
But the N20 is a better choice if you’re looking for a great screen and a more sophisticated software experience. You’ll also get double the built-in storage and 2GB more RAM than the 64GB / 4GB RAM version of the A32 5G sold in the US. We interact with our phones roughly a million times per day, so it’s worth making sure the device you pick is one that you enjoy using. Personally, I’d find a way to live without an ultrawide camera and pick the N20 over the A32 just based on its enjoyability factor. It’s OnePlus at its finest — delivering an experience that feels like it cost more than it actually did.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% OnePlus Nord N20 5G Review
Source: Slashgear English
The OnePlus Nord N20 offers users a lot of capability for the money. As a daily driver, it has everything most people will need, and its only faults are either fixable or just things that would have made life slightly easier. For your $282 you're getting an AMOLED display, functional camera, and enough firepower to handle everyday tasks with ease. The phone's camera and specifications will only limit serious users who aren't going to be browsing through the mid-range for a new phone anyway. Features like the under-screen thumbprint sensor may give it an edge over competitors like Samsung's Galaxy A series of phones. There are, of course, better phones on the market. But they all cost more. If the current mid-range offerings, which I'd say the N20 is an excellent example of, are anything to go by then smartphone technology has hit a point where you see diminishing returns past the $300 mark. If you need a specific feature the N20 doesn't have, ask yourself if it's worth the additional cash — because if you just want a good smartphone you have one for $282.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% OnePlus Nord N20 review: You can do better than this
Source: Android Authority English
The OnePlus Nord N20 is a phone with some benefits but more compromises. In general, the hardware has an improved personality thanks to the redesign and it stands out more than some of the vanilla competitors. The screen is solid for this class of device, though we can bemoan the slower 60Hz refresh rate. Battery life is very good, as is the charging speed, as well as the everyday performance of the phone. The Nord N20 lands a bit behind the curve, however, when it comes to the crummy haptics, fingerprint reader, camera performance, and the weak mono speaker. If you really want a OnePlus phone, the OnePlus 8T is still available for just $349 at the time of this writing. It’s far from OnePlus’ greatest phone by some margin, but it’s a massive improvement over the Nord N20 thanks to flagship silicon, a 120Hz refresh rate, better cameras, and 65W charging. If it’s still in stock when you’re reading this, grab it while you can.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% OnePlus Nord N20 5G review: The best phone under $300
Source: Tom's Guide English
The OnePlus Nord N20 is a beautiful budget phone that looks like it costs hundreds more. It also has an AMOLED display, good battery life, and decent performance for the price. But you also have to accept subpar cameras and a bad software update policy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2022
Rating: Total score: 70%
OnePlus Nord N20 5G Review: Great Value Never Looked So Good
Source: Hot Hardware English
Yes, OnePlus is changing. But if the OnePlus Nord N20 5G is any indication, the company still has some of its mojo left. This phone’s design is absolutely brilliant, the AMOLED screen is gorgeous, battery life is fantastic, and the software – while slightly different – remains pleasant to use. Oh, and there’s a headphone jack and a 33W charger in the box. Most importantly, here in the US, the N20 5G brings excellent value to the table. Still, there’s room for improvement. The 60Hz refresh rate is a bummer, the lack of ultrawide shooter is a miss, and performance needs some fine tuning. Finally, an alert slider and stereo speakers would have sealed the deal. But if you can live with these limitations, the N20 5G will be available for $282 (or $11.75 per month for 24 months) from T-Mobile starting April 28, and will be coming to OnePlus (unlocked) soon.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2022

Foreign Reviews

60% Обзор OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 619: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 750G) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. The performance is a lot better than the old Adreno 612.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 695 5G: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 660 cores (two fast 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 based cores in a cluster and six power saving ARM Cortex-A55 based cores at 1.7 GHz) and a lower mid range Adreno 619 GPU. Supports only Wi-Fi 5 and is manufactured in the 6 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.43":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


OnePlus:

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Shenzhen OnePlus Science & Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013. In 2014, it launched its first smartphone. It is a subsidiary of BBK Electronic Corporation, a giant Chinese electronics group that also includes Oppo, Vivo and Realme. OnePlus specializes in the development and production of smartphones and other electronic devices such as headphones and smartwatches.


72.57%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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