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5 fantastic reasons the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a mid-range master

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5 fantastic reasons the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a mid-range master
23 June 2021

OnePlus is back with a brand-new handset that offers best-in-class hardware and features for a price that’s certain to make you smile.

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G proves once again that you don’t have to pay a fortune to have a handset that really delivers. Packing, among other goodies, an AMOLED display, triple camera setup and super-fast charging, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is something of a mid-range killer.

This maestro of the mid-range has fantastic specs appeal and looks, offering a high-quality experience for a price you wouldn’t think possible.

Want to know more? Of course you do: here are 5 fantastic reasons the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a mid-range master.

5 fantastic reasons the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a mid-range master

1 The OnePlus Nord CE 5G has looks that impress

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is the slimmest OnePlus device since the OnePlus 6T. It’s 7.9mm thick and weighs in at a mere 170g. It comes in a number of colours but we’re utterly impressed with Blue Void, a beautiful new colour variant that compliments the matte finish. Although the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is all about looking good, that doesn’t mean features have been missed out to make way for the slim design - you’ll be pleased to know it comes equipped with that all-important 3.5mm headphone jack.

2 The OnePlus Nord CE 5G plays hard and fast

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is one speedy phone. Not only does it have 5G - which means download speeds up to 2.95 Gbps - it also comes with a powerful Snapdragon 750G 5G processor, OnePlus’s signature fast and smooth OxygenOS 11 and Warp Charge 30T Plus functionality, which allows you to charge your phone from 0-70% in just 30 minutes.

5 fantastic reasons the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a mid-range master

3 The OnePlus Nord CE 5G will help you take great pictures

Thanks to the triple-camera setup on the OnePlus Nord CE 5G, you won’t just be taking snaps with the phone, rather you’ll be taking great pictures. Whether it’s through the 64MP main camera, 8MP wide angle camera (with an impressive 119° field of view) or the 2MP dedicated monochrome lens, the Nord CE 5G has a number of ways to help you take better photos. It will take eight photos at once and combine them to create brighter photos and there are a number of preset filters that will improve any image you take.

4 The OnePlus Nord CE 5G’s screen will surprise you

When you look at the mid-range, a number of handsets will be offering 60Hz screen tech. OnePlus doesn’t want the OnePlus Nord CE 5G to blend in with the pack, though, so it’s bumped this up to 90Hz, which makes for better gaming, movie watching and the like. And not only that, the screen is AMOLED. That’s right, you’re getting a 90Hz fast and smooth 6.43-inch AMOLED display on the OnePlus Nord CE 5G and OnePlus wouldn’t have it any other way.

5 fantastic reasons the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a mid-range master

5 And now for the price (drum roll, please)...

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G starts from £299, which we think is a little less than you were expecting. You see, OnePlus really wants everyone to be able to experience its phones. It believes that mid-range phone customers deserve the same burden-less experience as the high-end smartphone customer. This is why the OnePlus Nord CE 5G provides the same OnePlus quality and the signature fast and smooth experience you see on its more premium offerings.

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is available now from £299 from Amazon, John Lewis, Three and OnePlus.com.