The Nord series was designed by OnePlus specifically to target mid-range prices. Nord 3, the latest in the series, has been launched in Europe and is currently competing with various big names in the market.
Luxurious Build
The OnePlus Nord 3 boasts an elegant design curated out of luxurious materials. Its stylish shape is not only practical but gives a premium feel to the user. With a screen of 6.74 inches, the phone is not small but has flat sides and thin edges, which make it easier to grip.
Moreover, the device has a Dragontrail Glass, which is known to offer excellent protection against drops. The glass is placed around the edges in a teardrop shape, right against the frame. The back of the Nord 3 is also made out of glass, which gives the phone a glossy finish and a classy look.
Performance
The phone comes with a Dimensity 9000 chipset, designed by Mediatek and delivers a smooth and unhindered performance. The model includes 16GB of RAM, which offers good cooling and relatively high performance in terms of graphics.
One of the best features of this phone is that it keeps the frame rate up at high loads and can maintain its peak performance for any time between 10 to 15 minutes.
High-Class Screen
The screen of the OnePlus Nord 3 phone has a high resolution is gives a pleasantly fast response. This is mainly due to its 1,000Hz touch sampling and a frame rate of 120Hz. Moreover, it can give you high brightness on sunny days, so using the phone outdoors will not be a problem.
In addition, any pictures you take in the sunlight will be detailed and sharp. They will also offer quick focus so that you can get excellent-quality pictures anywhere.
Night Photography
Another great feature of the OnePlus Nord 3 is its optical image stabilization and large sensor, which allows you to take high-quality pictures at night. Furthermore, the multi-exposure technology brings out the colors of whatever you are photographing.
The images taken from the phone after dark can also provide you with significant detail and sharp, noise-free images.
Battery and System
The interface used by the phone is OxygenOS, which is in its 13.1 version and includes various improvements as compared to the previous one. One of these improvements is a Zen mode that can be activated whenever you want to relax and disconnect.
Furthermore, OnePlus can offer you many years of Android updates, as well as four more years of security updates.
Where the system is concerned, it is well-tuned and elegant, which is perfect for a smooth experience. Consequently, it is especially helpful in the case of battery optimization, which maximizes charging cycles and improves battery health.
The Verdict
In Nord 3, OnePlus offers a wide range of features at a reasonable price. As of now, it is the most premium phone in the series and offers great value for money to those searching for a phone in mid-range.