OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
$199Mid-Range2022
7.6
Overall Score
within Mid-Range
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.43"
Display
64MP
Camera
4,500
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
65W
Charging
173g
Weight
Why the Nord CE 2 5G
Mid-RangeThe OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G offers exceptional value for its $199 price point, combining a smooth 90Hz AMOLED display with very fast 65W charging and practical features like a headphone jack and microSD slot. Performance from the MediaTek Dimensity 900 and camera system are adequate but modest, relying on basic materials and lacking optical image stabilization or water resistance.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera6.3
Performance6.8
Battery8.5
Display7.8
Build6.5
Value9.6
Strengths
65W fast wired charging
90Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+
Dedicated microSDXC card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack
Affordable $199 price point
Weaknesses
Plastic build material with no official water resistance rating
Main camera lacks optical image stabilization (OIS) and dedicated telephoto zoom
Chipset performance is basic mainstream tier
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