OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
OnePlus Nord
2category wins
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
OnePlus Nord
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Faster charging
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Higher-resolution camera
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Better display
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Lighter body
OnePlus Nord
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.44 | 6.43 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 90 |
| PPI | 408 | 409 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 86.7 | 85.6 |
Platform
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 765G 5G | Dimensity 1200 |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OxygenOS 12 | OxygenOS 13 |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 3 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | Auto HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide) | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4115 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 30 | 65 |
Body
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 158.3 | 159.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 184 | 189 |
| Width (mm) | 73.3 | 73.3 |
Launch
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 21 | 2021, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 04 | Available. Released 2021, July 28 |
Network
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - EU |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 28, 78 SA/NSA - Europe | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA - EU |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, SBAS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord 2 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
OnePlus Nord is 13% cheaper at 49,000 DZD versus 56,000 DZD for the OnePlus Nord 2 5G, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G packs a 4500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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