OnePlus NORD (5G) 8GB RAM 128GB SIM-Free Smartphone with Quad Camera, Dual SIM - Blue Marble [UK version] – United Kingdom

I usually use Xiaomi, this time try the one plus. It's alright. Only problem is the phone did the screenshot all the time. I did switch off.

Oneplus Nord 8gb 228gb blue. I've been using it for a week as a replacement for a Sony Xperia X Compact, so the size and weight difference is considerable; this is not a light handset, but it goes with the large screen and battery.I have been really impressed with the overall speed and reliability; setup was really simple and fast and so far I've experienced no software or hardware glitches. The data speed on Three is around 50mb up and down on 4G, which is faster than Virgin fibre, although I've not yet had a chance to test 5G.The processor is also very impressive; it's runs intensive games at full frame rates, and even when connected to a TV with the MS wireless dongle, which begs the question what the more expensive processors can do better.Battery life is pretty good and I'm getting easily 36-48 hours from a full charge including some gaming, browsing and streaming music. I need to fettle it a bit more to get some more battery life and privacy set up.I'm using MS launcher so I can't comment much on the OP skin, although the extra features in the settings seem helpful and it is not missing anything obvious.The phone comes with a basic clear rubber case and preinstalled plastic screen protector.The camera is perfectly OK with no shutter lag, although it does tend to overexpose a bit on auto settings.I'm a bit unimpressed about the changes to the OP UI that will come in v11, but I can live with it if it doesn't include any bloat.Overall its a decent phone for the price, with only Realme, Xioami or the upcoming Pixel coming close. This is my first OP so I can't comment on long term support, but historically I understand its been OK, with massive independent dev support that will likely keep it going for longer than some of the alternatives.

I have a long story grab yo snacks and wear your glasses.One word to describe this phone “Game changing”!Last year i got a huawei p40 on contract because the camera and features look amazing but a huge factor I didn’t take into account was having no Google services on the OS.With apps being limited the cons weight out the pros and so enough was enough and I sold it on eBay.I then bought a Samsung a21 just so I could have Google services again and for that the phone felt better alone but the camera wasn’t anything exciting.I decided it was time to look into getting a better phone, so I did my home work and found this phone.Just for curiosity I compared the specs to the p40 pro and it turns out this is better minus 2mp on the main lens but who cares right xDThis phone has changed my life with how fast it is the screen is fresh and very responsive. I’m a huge Pokémon go fan so to be able to go to areas where signal is weak is amazing because of this phone the games run so fluently and the graphics are crisp!The charging is so so fast for me my phone will charge fully in about 40 minutes tops!This is the phone I should of got last year and I regret not finding it sooner but I cant believe the price for what it offers its incredible.No complains from me at all I love the phone customisation and honestly think I’ve found my brand I’m gonna stick with for a long time!!Thank you OnePlus

Great product but the battery life doesn't seem to work as long as advertised

I've had the (grey) Nord for a couple of weeks now, having previously owned Samsungs for about 10 years. My previous phone was the excellent Samsung Note 8. I actually intended to buy a Pixel 4a but the Nord happened to be beside it in the shop so I had a play with both phones. Within five minutes I had changed my mind and came home and ordered the Nord from Amazon (I didn't need the £10 sim the shop insisted I buy).The Nord is a great phone. Samsung S series quality, without the price. I really don't understand the negative comments about the phone from some people. The build quality is as good as any phone, flagship or otherwise. The screen is superb. The fast refresh rate makes my old Note 8 (which has an 8 series processor) feel sluggish. The battery lasts all day, unless you've got phone issues (I'm getting 10 hours screen on time). The Warp charging is amazing (70% in 30 minutes - so fast that I can't shower and dress with it on charge because I try not to fully charge it every day). The wifi connects in places that no previous phone every worked. The operating system is fast and intuitive. It takes two sim cards if and when we can every travel again (or you want personal and business numbers in the same handset). You can customise it to death. It plays games well. Telephone calls are crystal clear. My Samsung Buds work better with it than they ever did with my Samsung Note. What's not to like? It's a steal at the price. 5/5

Look, if you can see through the Apple hype you will know that a solid £600 (at least) of every iPhone is hot air and perception. Sure iPhone is a perfectly good phone - but it's over priced and that really the end of it. If you don't worship at the cult of Apple, you can pick up an Android bargain and save yourself a fortune. This phone leaves me hard pushed to contemplate what on earth Apple could offer me that would persuade me to part with another £600-£900. Don't be silly - look at the spec sheet - this phone is fast, reliable, charges quickly, has a great battery life, beautiful screen, tons of storage - SD card compatible (thank you iPhone) - USB C compatible, comes with the fast charger in the box and it sets up in minutes. Great camera too. My money means something to me, so I'm not going to throw it away. This is a really good phone. Bargain.