Compare the OnePlus Nord 2 to the OnePlus Nord

The OnePlus Nord 2 is very powerful. The Mediatek Dimensity 1200 processor makes this smartphone suitable for the most demanding tasks, like photo and video editing programs. The size of the RAM depends on the version of the device. The Nord 2 with 128GB storage capacity has 8GB RAM, for example, but the model with 256GB storage capacity has 12GB RAM. You'll mainly notice the difference in RAM when you switch between apps. The storage capacity isn't expandable with a SIM card.

With a Snapdragon 765G processor, the OnePlus Nord is very fast with average use. But the device slows down sometimes when performing demanding tasks, like 3D games or Photoshop. Just like with the Nord 2, you can choose between 128GB storage capacity and 8GB RAM or 256GB storage capacity and 12GB RAM. You can't expand the storage of the Nord with a memory card, just like you can't with the Nord 2. So choose the 256GB model if you keep many movies, series, and music on your smartphone.

With a large 4500mAh battery, the OnePlus Nord 2 lasts all day with average use. The device supports OnePlus Warp Charge 65, which is fast charging. This means that you can fully charge the battery in about half an hour with the included charger. Just like its predecessor, you can't wirelessly charge the OnePlus Nord 2.

The 4115mAh battery of the OnePlus Nord is a little smaller. Because of this, you might have to charge your smartphone during a working day or school day. The Nord supports Warp Charge 30. Charging is really fast thanks to this, but not as fast as with the Nord 2. After half an hour, the battery is about 70% again. The battery is fully charged again after about an hour.

With the 50-megapixel standard lens of the OnePlus Nord 2, you can take sharp photos. Even in low light, you still see a lot of detail. Thanks to the optic image stabilization, your photos aren't blurry soon and your 4K videos don't end up shaky when you move while filming. You can use the 8-megapixel wide-angle lens to capture large buildings and wide landscapes. With the macro lens, you can take close-up photos. If you want to take a photo of a flower, for example. And you can use the 32-megapixel camera at the front to take selfies.

The OnePlus Nord has a 48-megapixel standard lens with optic image stabilization. Your photos and videos are slightly less sharp than with the Nord 2. With the naked eye, you can only see this in low-light photos and videos. You'll see less detail and color. The wide-angle lens and the macro lens are the same as the ones on the Nord 2, but the OnePlus Nord offers more for selfies. Both smartphones have a 32-megapixel selfie camera, but the OnePlus Nord has an extra lens next to it. Thanks to this, you can take selfies with a depth of field effect.

The OnePlus Nord 2 has Android 11, and the device will receive at least 2 annual software updates after this. This means you'll get at least Android 12 and Android 13, so you can walk around with the latest operating system up until the end of 2023. In addition, you'll receive security updates up until July 2024. Thanks to this, viruses and hackers will have a hard time accessing your phone until then.

The OnePlus Nord is a year older, that's why it has Android 10. You'll still receive at least 2 annual software updates, so Android 11 and 12 will be available. This means that the OnePlus Nord will have the latest Android version up until the end of 2022. OnePlus guarantees security updates up until July 2023. This is a year shorter than with the OnePlus Nord 2, just like the software updates.

The Nord 2 has a 6.43-inch Full HD screen. On this, you can see many details of your movies, games, and series. If you have small hands, it's hard to control the screen with one hand due to the size. The screen refreshes 90 times per second. This is why animations look so smooth. You'll mainly notice this when you're gaming or when you scroll through your timeline.

The screen of the OnePlus Nord is almost the same as the screen of its successor. The Nord has a 6.44-inch Full HD screen. This means you can watch movies and series with the same sharpness. The difference in size is negligible. And the OnePlus Nord also has a refresh rate of 90 times per second, so you can scroll through your Instagram timeline smoothly.