With OnePlus officially launching the Nord 2 today, we thought it would be a good time to check out how its hardware compares to the original Nord from 2020. Besides the switch in processor brands from Qualcomm to MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 processor, there are a number of differences between the two, including a bump up in battery capacity and an upgrade to ultra-fast 65W Warp Charge. Join us after the break for more details.
| OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 21, 2020 | July 22, 2021 |
| Software | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | Android 11, OxygenOS based on ColorOS 11.3 |
| Display | 6.44-Inch Fluid AMOLED, FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1808), 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED, FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080), 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Octa-core | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Octa-core |
| Memory | 8/12GB | 6/8/12GB |
| Storage | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| MicroSD Card support | No | No |
| Rear Cameras | Main Sensor: 48MP (Sony IMX586), OIS, EIS, :0.8µm/48M;1.6µm(4in1)/12M, Ultra-Wide-Angle: 8MP, 119° lens Depth-of-Field: 5MP, Macro: 2MP |
Main Sensor: 50MP (Sony IMX766), OIS,: 1.0 µm; 8MP Ultra-wide-angle, 119° FoV, EIS; 2MP Monochrome Lens, |
| Front Camera | Main Sensor: 32MP (Sony IMX616), EIS, Fixed Focus, Ultra-Wide-Angle: 8MP, 105° lens |
32MP (Sony IMX615), EIS |
| 5G Support | Yes | Yes |
| Security | In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock | In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock |
| Punch-hole | Yes, Dual | Yes |
| Audio Jack | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | N/A |
| Battery | 4,115mAh, USB-C Port | 4,500mAh, USB-C Port |
| Charging | Warp Charge 30T | Warp Charge 65W |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Dimensions | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2mm | 158.9 x 73.2 x 8.25mm |
| Weight | 184g | 189g |
