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OnePlus Nord N20 SE

Specifications

OnePlus Nord N20 SE
OnePlus Nord N20 SE (Nord N Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio G35 8 x 2.3 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
6.56 inch 20:9, 1612 x 720 pixel 269 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
64GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: icroSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8 x 163.8 x 75 ( = 0.31 x 6.45 x 2.95 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 12
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix Dual: 50MP (f/1.8 1/2.76", 0.64µm) + 2MP (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, 26mm, 1/4", 1.12µm
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual
Weight
187 g ( = 6.6 oz / 0.41 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
150 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 64.5% - average
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 60%, features: - %, display: 65% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the OnePlus Nord N20 SE

OnePlus Nord N20 SE Smartphone Review
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
In general, we don’t recommend readers go with a 5G phone that comes under the $150 price tag, since you are losing a lot for just that tag. Hopefully, that’s not the case for the OnePlus Nord N20 SE because it offers 4G connectivity with a comparatively good set of specs and features to give interested users a balanced smartphone choice. You should purchase this phone if you are not planning to move to 5G connectivity anytime soon. Besides this, there are several other options that appear in the same price range, and if you are looking for an alternative option, then you can check out the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite smartphone, which comes with a better display and octa-core processing speed. The final decision is in your hand to choose as per your budget and requirement.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2023
OnePlus Nord N20 SE Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
OnePlus Nord N20 SE is the new upcoming mobile launched by Oneplus in August 2022 with an expected price of $148 (Rs 11,990 in India) approx. It brings the 6.56 inches IPS LCD panel that renders a 90Hz refresh rate and 480-600 nits brightness. The device is powered by a 12nm MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 processor while the GPU is PowerVR GE8320. Following this, you will also get the Android 12 accompanied by the OxygenOS 12.1. The phone is available with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage while a card slot is also available. As for the camera section, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE will feature a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone will also feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Nord N20 SE is fueled with a Li-Po 5000 mAh battery that comes with 33W Fast charging support. The company claims that the smartphone will be able to charge to 50 percent battery in about 35 minutes. The Nord N20 SE comes in two color options — Celestial Black, and Blue Oasis.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2022
69% OnePlus Nord N20 SE Review: The Bad, The Worse And The Ugly
Source: Gadgetbyte Nepal English
The reality, however, is that there are much better products at similar prices out there with superior specs in almost all aspects. So, do share this review with your friends and family to prevent them from making a big mistake buying this phone! OnePlus Nord N20 SE is an awful value-for-money phone. This rebranded OPPO device disappoints in every aspect other than its design and battery endurance. And those two things aren't exclusive to the Nord N20 SE either.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 69% price: 60% performance: 60% display: 65% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

60% Test OnePlus Nord N20 SE : OnePlus perd un peu le Nord
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/16/2022
Rating: Total score: 60%

Comment

Model:

The latest to join the OnePlus line-up is none other than the OnePlus Nord N20 SE. In terms of its design, this model has a very modern approach with a matte finish and the camera modules complement the overall aesthetics as well. Simply put, anyone who tends to see this phone will definitely be in awe of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE. While the front of the phone is made of glass, the back comes in plastic. The phone comes in two colour options which includes the Celestial Black, and Blue Oasis.

As for its display, the phone has been incorporated with a 6.56 inches IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution. The large display-size allows details like letters to look bigger. This definitely improves the overall user experience while using the smartphone. In addition, the device has been paired with a 60Hz refresh rate. This is definitely a drawback since there are alternate options in the market with similar price range, offering a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, AMOLED screen, and a Full HD resolution. Furthermore, the Nord N20 SE does not have Gorilla glass protection.

As far as its performance is concerned, this device is powered by a 12nm MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 processor while the GPU is PowerVR GE8320. Along with this, there is also Android 12 accompanied by the OxygenOS 12.1. The device is paired with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage while a card slot is also available. Overall, the performance is quite sluggish with demanding tasks and games such as PUBG. Therefore, it might not be a great option for gamers out there.

In terms of its camera, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE features a dual rear camera setup which includes a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There is also an 8MP selfie camera on the front. Even with a 50MP main lens, the images are not something to be proud of due to its poor image processing capabilities. Similarly, even selfies and videography-wise are not that impressive. Phones like Redmi Note 11, Galaxy F23, or Realme 9 tends to offer much better camera at similar price range as the Nord N20 SE.

As for its battery, the device is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 33W charging. This has to be one of the plus point of the device so far. Even with such a low-powered processor and HD+ screen, one can expect a very good battery life from this phone though as the company claims that the smartphone will be able to charge to 50 percent battery in only about 35 minutes which is definitely impressive. In a nutshell, this is definitely a great phone with some drawbacks, depending on the need and preference of the user.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Imagination PowerVR GE8320: Integrated graphics card for mid-range ARM SoCs.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

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


Helio G35: ARM based octa core SoC (8x small ARM Cortex-A53 cores) clocked at up to 2.3 GHz. The chip also includes a Cat.4 LTE modem and a PowerVR G38320 at 680 MHz. The SoC is produced in 12nm (FinFET) and except for the higher clock speed similar to the old Helio G25.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.56":

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.


64.5%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2022-09-23)