So as some of you may know I love foldables and recently I have been trying quite a few of them to find that special one. After much deliberation and thought I settled on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold when it came out last year.

However, there was a slight problem as after nearly 6 months of owning it I got itchy feet and wanted to try something new. So I then went through a few weeks of buying and selling various other folding blowers (Honor Magic V3 and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro), however I ended up settling on the OnePlus Open.

Now there were a few reasons for this.

• -Firstly I was coming into this period after completing my review of the OnePlus 13 which I really liked.
• -Secondly, I had originally bought a OnePlus Open back when it first came out but then sold it on as I already had another folding phone at the time.
• -Thirdly I was aware of the rumours of the OnePlus Open 2 arriving imminently and I reckoned I could get some good trade-in against it with the original OnePlus Open.

Roll onto the 13th of Feb and we get the shattering news from OnePlus that the Open 2 is not a product and they are rethinking their foldable strategy for the future.

I was gutted by this news but then I recalled that OnePlus’s sister company OPPO had been teasing a new foldable, the OPPO Find N5 and this thing looked amazing. There was however an overarching question mark which was would it ever come to the UK or European markets?
So, it was with bated breath and anticipation that I watched the OPPO launch event earlier today to see if they would be launching it globally, as their ad campaigns suggested in the day leading up to the announcement.
Shockingly at the end of the event, the only price that was mentioned was the price for the Singapore markets and there has been no indication that it will be launching in Europe at all via the OPPO Stores. So that leaves me in a sticky position as this is the phone that I really do want and having now watched various other reviews by other bloggers those feelings have been greatly reinforced.

So I have started to look at my options for getting hold of one of these phones and lo and behold a fellow Scotsman has come to my rescue.

I want to introduce you to the Average Dad Tech Store and also to his Youtube channel. The chap who is running the store started out buying in devices from the Chinese markets and doing reviews of them and then offering tips and tricks on getting these devices to work for the UK and US markets ie using Google services Google Pay and pairing with Wear OS devices. I was watching him with interest to get a preview of what may be coming to the UK but was never really in a position to buy any of the phones he was offering as the risk of buying direct from China was always something I was worried about.

Roll onto the middle of last year and Mike (who runs the store and channel) posts the below video.

Not only was he running a successful YouTube channel but he was now opening his own store to buy Chinese-released devices and get them into to hands of us geeks who were hesitant to buy from other sources and bear the burden of the risks that were associated with doing that. This was music to my ears and I have been an avid follower since then.

So some of you may be wondering how this relates to the announcement of Oppo releasing the Find N5, well this is where it gets interesting. As of right now, you can order an OPPO Find N5  from the Average Dad Tech Store as a Global version for the low price of £1499 and you will be one of the 1st people to receive it there is also a very real possibility that if OPPO does in the future decide to release the phone here in the UK that it will be more expensive than the price being offered by the Average Dad Tech Store.

Now I do want to make things very very clear this is not a sponsored post but more of a PSA for those of you who want the OPPO Find N5 and are not based in the markets that it will ship to. I am not receiving any commission from this post and for sharing these links I am just trying to spread the love and provide an answer to the issue of the lack of foresight by OPPO, for not bringing this phone to the global markets. 

If you do wish to go ahead and place an order through the Average Dad Tech Store then please use the links here and also use this code (LOYALTY3OFF) at checkout for a slight discount. Bear in mind that this code will work on all the phones on the site not just the Oppo Find N5.

UPDATE.

The Oppo N5 Global and Chinese versions have as of this morning at approx 3am has sold out but more stock is expected on the 25th of Feb when more stock becomes available.

UPDATE 2 

@08:47 22/02/25 The phones are now back in stock on the site but be quick as they will sell out fast

I am hoping that I can get hold of a review unit from somewhere of the OPPO Find N5 as I am desperate to try one and potentially replace my OnePlus Open with it. it may be that I too end up buying one from Average Dad Tech Store as well because like you my readers I am a tech geek too!

if you ar interested in the details of the press event here is a video of it below and also the press release.

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It is now time to start the review for the OnePlus 13. I have been using the device for about two weeks, and during that time, I have formed some opinions, which I’m going to share in writing with you now. Overall, this is a fantastic device for 2025, and anyone who would be buying it will be suitably impressed. Before we get into any of that we need to give the OnePlus 13 a thorough going over.

Design

First of all, let’s have a look at the design.

If you prefer this in Video form then please check the Unboxing video i have done previously.

So starting at the very top, we have some cutouts for the speaker vent on the far left. We then have some pinhole microphone cutouts, and we also have an infrared blaster, which is really useful if you ever need to control something that works off infrared, such as a TV or air conditioner.

Top edge with Mic and Speaker cut-outs and IR Blaster

Moving around to the right-hand side, we have the volume rocker and the lock, unlock, and power keys, which are both the same keys. This can also be long-pressed to activate Gemini Assistant, which is pretty useful. You also have some antenna break lines on the left hand on the right-hand side.

Volume rocker and Power button

Moving around to the base, this is where we will find some more pinhole mics and a loudspeaker output and in the middle, you have the USB type C 3.2 port that is capable of up to 100 watts. Power if used with a Supervooc 100-watt charger. In the US I believe this is limited to 80 watts on Supervooc. You will also find the SIM card Slot which has a waterproof ring on it hinting at the IP 68/69 rating that the OnePlus 13 is rated for. This sim tray is a dual sim so it is possible to have two working sim cards in the phone at one time if you want to.

SIM tray, USB Type C 3.1 and Speaker

Moving around to the left-hand side again we’ve got some more antenna brake lines and the all-important OnePlus toggle Alert Slider for vibrate mode, silent mode and all sound. This is a really nice button to have and it’s something that OnePlus used to be unique with. I believe Vivo now offer it as well, but still, it is great to see that it’s still here.

Alert Slider

Up front, we have the display which is a 6.82-inch diagonal display with a resolution of 3168 x 1440 making it QHD. It has a PPI of 510 with an aspect ratio of 19.8:9. The display is capable of a peak brightness of 4500nits but is normal High Brightness Mode is 1600 when manually cranked up this is the total average measured across the panel in direct sunlight. We also have a dynamic Refresh rate of between 1-120Hz as this is a Pro XDR display with LTPO 4.1 technology on board. All of this is covered by a Ceramic Guard glass panel. It is a very good looking display and I have been very pleased with it.

Front display 6.82″

Here around the back is where we find the camera module which consists of three different sensors All the sensors are rated at 50 megapixels sensors. You have a normal camera, a wide-angle camera and a telephoto camera. You also have a 2 tone flash and another microphone pinhole.

Camera Module Close-up

Underneath the camera is where you would be able to find the Qi charging coil (if you were to remove the back panel), which does not have MagSafe. If you wish to use Magsafe, you do need to use one of the optional OnePlus magnetic cases. I have been lucky enough to be able to use the OnePlus Sandstone Magnetic case, which does work very well. However, if you just want to use a non-magnetized Qi charger, you can use it without the case.

Full Rear

So that pretty much rounds up the design aspects of the phone.

One thing I will say, the Black Eclipse back panel is a nice-looking panel. I love the way that they’ve tried to recreate the look of black rosewood with the etching that they’ve done on the glass. If you go with the Artic Dawn one, I believe the panel is just a plain white panel. And if you were to go with the Midnight Ocean version, then you do get a vegan leather microfiber back panel instead of a glass back panel, which does provide a nicer feel without using a case. 

However, I would always recommend you use a case with these phones as all it takes is one drop to end up in some hot water!

Hardware

The OnePlus 13 has been designed for durability. What I mean by this is that the manufacturer has been able to increase the IP rating over its previous generation to IP 68/69. Now, while this may not mean very much to most users, myself included, It is reassuring to see that companies are actually thinking beyond the typical use case scenario.

A lot of reviewers who were able to attend. In-person events have stated that they were able to expose the phone to various tests such as high-pressure water jets, high-temperature water jets and even going as far as the phone being put inside a mini washing machine. Now, I have not done this with my review device and I have no intention of doing it with my review device.

But the phone does feel adequately solid in the hand and in my time using it, I have not sustained any damage or scuffs or marks. To the side rails of the phone. The rear of the phone. The only Mark I have managed to get is on the replacement screen protector which is there for that reason. Underneath the screen protector though, the screen is a hardened glass. I believe it uses Ceramic guard glass type, how does that relate to Corning Gorilla Glass ratings? I can’t be certain, however, that I have no concerns about any damage to this phone. As I’ve previously mentioned, I would always recommend using a case with the phone.

Rear

OnePlus does offer some very compelling options for cases. Looking more closely at the cases, I was given the Sandstone Magnetic Charging Case. This came with a strange piece of plastic in the box. Now it turns out that this piece of plastic is designed as a spacer insert because the OnePlus 13 in Black Eclipse or Arctic Dawn is ever so slightly thinner than the Midnight Ocean, So they made the cases slightly bigger to fit in the Midnight Ocean and have shipped a spacer. If you are using the Black Eclipse or Arctic Dawn

Performance

Regarding the OnePlus 13’s performance. It is very difficult for me to quantify performance on any smartphone, recently released i.e. within the last year and a half to two years. As I don’t really do tasks that explicitly would affect the performance of a phone, the most task-intensive or memory-intensive task that I would potentially do would be having Either a game running or potentially running two apps side by side. I no longer do video editing on my device.

But just to give you an idea of the performance, in terms of power that this phone actually has, I have performed a 3D Mark  Benchmark, And I will provide the comparative results of this against a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Platform Device. In this case, the OnePlus Pad 2 I reviewed recently. The results are as follows.

• OnePlus Pad 2 score  = 4576
• OnePlus 13  Score = 6717

That is almost a full 3rd better in that result alone. Now while this is a graphical test it does show a marked leap in performance.

In terms of signal strength, Please see the signal and reception. Details below. As for battery performance, I have found that the phone will easily get me through one day and most of the way through a second day. Now, this is even with a high-load app running. It uses GPS called Life360, which is an app that I can my family to keep track of us all so we know when each of us will be home  I have been very, very pleased with the battery life and I’ve had no reason to have any concerns. 

The phone will manage the application and battery usage fairly well without requiring any input from me. Unlike some of the other more Chinese style devices. I recently was able to test an Honor Magic V3 which continually tells me that apps were causing High battery drain in the background.  I haven’t had anything like this on the OnePlus 13.

Gaming

As for gameplay, on the OnePlus 13, this this not an out-and-out gaming device but it can easily be utilised for playing high-intensity games without any problems. This is thanks to the 120-hertz refresh rate on the screen plus the awesome performance offered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.

As previously mentioned, I haven’t any high-intensity games that would specifically cause the phone to be challenged. However, during my fairly sedentary gameplay. I have noticed no performance slowdowns, dropped frame rates or anything of that kind. So if you are a gamer and you are looking to buy this phone then rest assured that from my experience and At least from what I’ve seen on other reviews. The OnePlus 13 will not present any challenge for any existing game on the Android ecosystem. If Android were ever to adopt the AAA format that we are now starting to see on iOS then potentially you could come up against some issues, but I find this highly unlikely.

Android games are developed primarily to run on mobile infrastructure and remember the Snapdragon 8. Elite chips are now also being utilised in laptops. That is capable of moderate to good gaming without too much strain and without the need for a dedicated GPU.

One of the areas where OnePlus has thought of Gamers though, is The aforementioned AirVOOC 50-watt Magnetic charger. This has been designed at least in my opinion to allow for you to have a means of recharging your phone and cooling it whilst gaming it does this very effectively via the fan.

However, even without the AirVOOC 50-watt Magnetic charger, I have not actually ever found a need for the phone to be externally cooled. Even with the case on the back as the cooling, is sufficient via the Liquid cooling chamber, that is built into the design. Which I have to say is an extensive one.

If you require more information about this, Then check out Jerryrigeverything’s YouTube channel which has unlike myself done, a complete teardown of the OnePlus 13. I would encourage you to have a look at his where he will go through this for you.

Signal and call quality

On the OnePlus 13, I have found that the call quality and signal strength I am able to achieve is much better than I have been able to get on other devices such as my Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Now, while I don’t have any scientific way of measuring this improvement that I have experienced from using the phone, I have found that in areas where I previously had weak signal strength and was unable to make calls, this is no longer an issue.
With the OnePlus 13, this is hardly a surprise as I have previously experienced this increase in signal strength quality on the Nord 4, which I reviewed in the previous summer.

I regularly have to drive a stretch of road almost every day where I can not receive or make a phone call or get any data reception at all on my Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Whilst using the OnePlus 13, however, I have been able to see that I get a good enough signal for both voice calls and also for streaming media from the Internet, such as services like Spotify or Amazon Music. This is due in part to the new developments in antenna design that OnePlus premiered on the Nord 4 that was launched last summer.

Camera

One area that has been highly touted with the OnePlus 13 is the camera. Now as I mentioned previously, the camera is composed of three separate lenses each lens is supported by a 50-megapixel sensor and each lens is also capable of utilising the OnePlus and Hasselblad cooperation.

I have used OnePlus devices with this Hasselblad tie-in previously back in the days of the OnePlus 10. I found that it didn’t really make much difference. So going into this review, I had mixed thoughts about the camera. What I can say is in normal bright conditions, this camera is most certainly up there with one of the best cameras I have used to date with a caveat.

If you are the type of person who likes to zoom in to really capture details of items that are far away, then you may be somewhat disappointed. Although the zoom is capable of reaching up to 120 times in terms of zoom, after you go beyond 10 times zoom, you are very much in the realm of digital and AI enhanced zoom. This unfortunately does result in creating very messy and cartoon-like images. However, if you keep the zoom at a reasonable level, i.e. under 10 times, then you will have a good experience. I believe the camera will optically zoom up to six times and you will be told which lens you are using in terms of how that would relate to an actual proper DSLR camera lens.

Please take the time to look at the zoom samples as you will be able to see what I mean about the higher zoom levels and the characterization or cartoon-like effect that it provides

Another area where I was concerned about the camera quality was in low light. Now I have tried taking some low-light photos, both in complete darkness and where there is some partial illumination in complete darkness without the flash enabled. Even when using night mode, the camera struggles and you won’t get very good photos, however, most smartphone cameras would struggle in these conditions.

When you have some light around, that makes things a little bit better, especially if you use the night mode and you select the tripod setting. As long as you can keep the phone stable, then you will get some good results. I have included a couple of nighttime shots below for you to appraise and give your opinion on, as well as some daylight shots.

Some daylight shots

Finally some close-up product-style shots

In terms of the front-facing camera. You have a 32-megapixel front-facing camera which does exactly what it says on the tin and it will be more than adequate for your Instagram selfies and doing the occasional video conference call.

Again, I have included a few selfie examples and a brief video sample of a mocked conference call.

OnePlus has just launched the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R which are this year’s flagship candy bar devices for the brand. I have been very fortunate to have been able to use the OnePlus 13 for a short time prior to the launch and I have had some time to gather up my first impressions. However, before we get into that I would like to share the unboxing video with you.

As you can see if you have watched the video we have got a few things to look at here. Firstly we have the OnePlus 13 in Eclipse Black and this is 512Gb Storage with 16GB of RAM version. Next up we have the newly announced OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W charger which looks very cool. Finally regarding the phone bits we have the OnePlus Sandstone Magnetic Charging Case. As an added extra I also had a pair of Merino wool gloves included which if you watched the above video to the end you will know what they are all about.

In terms of the specifications of the OnePlus 13 check out this nifty table below.

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OnePlus 13
Height	162.9 mm
Width	76.5 mm
Thickness	8.5 mm (Arctic Dawn/Black Eclipse)<br>8.9 mm (Midnight Ocean)
Weight	213g (Arctic Dawn/Black Eclipse)<br>210g (Midnight Ocean)
Display
Size	17.32 cm (6.82 inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner)
Resolution	3168*1440 (QHD+), 510 ppi
Aspect Ratio	19.8:9
Brightness	HBM / Peak Brightness: 1600 / 4500 nits
Refresh Rate	1-120 Hz dynamic
Type	120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1
Color Depth	Support 100% Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth
Cover Glass	Ceramic Guard
Display Features	Nature tone display, Eye comfort, Bedtime mode, Image sharpener, Video colour enhancer, Screen colour mode, Colour personalization, Colour vision enhancement, Auto brightness, Manual brightness, Screen Colour Temperature, Bright HDR video mode, Night mode, Multi-brightness colour calibration
Performance
Operating System	OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Platform	Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform
CPU	Qualcomm® Oryon CPU @4.32GHz
GPU	Adreno 830
RAM	12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Storage	256GB/512GB UFS 4.0
Battery	6,000 mAh (Dual-cell 3,000 mAh, non-removable)
Vibration	Haptic motor
Configurations	12GB+256GB / 16GB+512GB
Charging Wired/Wireless	100W SUPERVOOC/ 50W AIRVOOC
Wide Camera	Sensor: Sony’s LYT-808, Sensor Size: 1/1.4″, Megapixels: 50, Pixel Size: 1.12 µm, Lens Quantity: 7P, ALC lens coating, Optical Image Stabilization: Yes, Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 23 mm equivalent, Aperture: ƒ/1.6, Field of View: 85°, Autofocus: Yes
Telephoto Camera	Sensor: Sony’s LYT-600 with 3X optical zoom, Sensor Size: 1/1.95″, Megapixels: 50, Pixel Size: 0.8 µm, Lens Quantity: 1G3P, ALC lens coating, Optical Image Stabilization: Yes, Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 73 mm equivalent, Aperture: ƒ/2.65, Field of View: 32.8°, Autofocus: Yes, Ultra Res (digital) Zoom: Up to 120X
Ultra-wide Camera	Sensor: S5KJN5<br>Sensor Size: 1/2.75″, Megapixels: 50, Pixel Size: 0.64 µm, Lens Quantity: 6P, Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 15 mm equivalent, Aperture: ƒ/2.05, Field of View: 120°, Autofocus: Yes
Flash	LED
Autofocus	Multi Autofocus(All pixel omni-directional PDAF+CAF+LDAF)
Rear Video Features	8K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps/30fps, 1080p at 60 fps/30fps and 720p at 30 fps, Steady video: 4K at 60 fps/30fps and 1080p at 60fps/30fps, Video zoom shooting support: 4K at 60 fps/30 fps, 1080p at 60fps/30fps, 720p at 30fps Dolby Vision: 4K at 60 fps/30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps/30 fps, Movie mode:4K at 30 fps, Time-lapse: 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30 fps, Multi-scene video recording supports 1080p at 30 fps, Slo-mo video: 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 480 fps/240 fps
Rear Camera Modes	Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Master, High Pixel, Panorama, Movie, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Long Exposure, Multi-Scene Video, Document, Axis Shift, XPAN
Front Camera	Sensor: Sony IMX615<br>Megapixels: 32, Sensor Size: 1/2.74″, Lens Quantity: 5P, Pixel Size: 0.8 µm, Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent, Autofocus: Fixed Focus, Aperture: ƒ/2.45, Field of View: 90°
Front Video Features	Video: 4K at 60 fps/30fps, 1080p at 60 fps/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps, Steady video 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 30 fps, Dolby Vision: 4K at 60 fps/30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps/30 fps
Front Camera Modes	Photo, video, portrait, night scene, panorama, time-lapse photography, multi-scene video recording
Connectivity
LTE/LTE-A	4×4 MIMO, Supports up to DL Cat 20/UL Cat 18 (2000Mbps / 200Mbps), depending on carrier support
2G GSM	850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G WCDMA	Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
4G LTE FDD	Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71
4G LTE TDD	Bands 38/39/40/41/48
5G SA	n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41 /n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7,Wi-Fi 6,Wi-Fi 5,WLAN Display,WLAN tethering,WLAN overlay,1 60 MHz Wi-Fi channels over 5 GHz,2×2 MIMO
Bluetooth	Bluetooth® 5.4, SBC, AAC, aptx, aptx-HD, LDAC, LHDC5.0
NFC	NFC enabled
Positioning	GPS(L1+L5), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo(E1+E5a), QZSS(L1+L5)
Sensors	Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, Compass, Acceleration sensor, Gyroscopes, Ultrasonic fingerprint, Hall sensor, Laser focus sensor, Spectral sensors, Infrared remote control
Ports	USB 3.2 Gen 1, Type-C, Support standard Type-C earphones, Dual nano-SIM slot
Buttons	Gestures and on-screen navigation support Alert Slider
Audio	OReality Audio, Noise cancellation support
Multimedia
HDR Supported	Dolby Vision®, HDR10+, HDRViVid
Audio Supported	MP3,AAC,AMR,APE,OGG,FLAC,WAV
Video Supported	MP4,3GP,MKV,MOV,AVI,FLV,HEVC,AVC,VP9,VP8,AV1
Image Supported	JPEG,BMP,PNG,DNG,HEIF,AVIF,WEBP,GIF,WBMP,ICO

Quite an impressive specs list I am sure you will agree.

Here is a quick visual tour of the device.

Here are some more images this time of the phone in the Sandstone Magnetic Charging Case.

Next up from the box of goodies that I received is the OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W charger.

Here is a quick clip of it in action as well.

As for the last items in the box, there was a pair of rather nice looking black gloves which were put in there to showcase the fact that the OnePlus 13 has an enhanced glove mode that is capable of detecting gloved hands with gloves of up to 0.5mm thickness. This has been pretty handy lately as it has been a bit nippy here in South East Englandshire

So that is the picture and the video dealt with. Now onto how the phone is to be used. Well, I promised 1st impressions in the title so here we go.

Overall, I’ve been very pleased with my limited time using the phone. It’s been working well for me in terms of how I use it. As frequent customers here will know, I have a lot of OnePlus Kit that my family and I all use. So, the OnePlus 13 has seamlessly integrated into our ecosystem.

The camera performs exceptionally well in bright conditions. However, when I attempted to take some shots in near-total darkness, the results were somewhat disappointing. Nevertheless, I believe I have some time to experiment with this feature further. I’ve taken a few shots that I’ll share below. Some of them are quite good, while others are not so great, but they provide a glimpse into my experience with the device so far.

Here are some samples of the zoom levels which are assisted by AI once you get into the higher zoom levels.

As you can see once we get past the 20x Zoom we start getting into territory that is a bit blurry and pixelated, Howeve rit is pretty good up to the 20x mark which is beyond the optical telephoto scope.

The battery life, which I had anticipated from a contemporary flagship smartphone, has been satisfactory. However, I encountered some problems with resource-intensive applications that caused the battery to deplete rapidly. Surprisingly, the same app exhibits the same behaviour on my Pixel phone, so I’m not overly concerned. I’ve given the phone the freedom to manage its battery usage independently, and I’m still able to obtain a full day’s usage, with sufficient charge remaining for the following day.

In terms of multimedia experience I have been very happy the speakers are loud and clear with a good depth and feel to the sound. It has paired perfectly with my headphones (both OnePlus and Pixel branded ones). I have been using it in the car with no problems connected to Android Auto again this was seamless. the screen recreates colours with great clarity for video and photos.

Talking of Photos again, I have also been having a bit of a play with the new AI functions within the Photos app editing suite. The AI Detail boost has been quite useful in that I have been able to improve some of my older photos from the late noughties, which is a nice thing to be able to do. This is made a bit easier as the OnePlus gallery app works really well with Google Photos.

Lastly, the call quality has been excellent, and this has been the case for OnePlus phones for the past 18 months, which is one of the reasons why both my wife and son now use OnePlus phones (the Nord 4 and Nord CE 3 LTE, respectively). The new antenna designs that OnePlus has developed have helped me get a stronger signal when I’m in the middle of the East Anglian countryside!

That about sums up my time so far with the OnePlus 13. It is now available from OnePlus’s website, and it is a great price: £899 for the 256GB version and £999 for the 512GB version.

I am going to be putting together a full review soon that will go into more depth about the cameras and performance aspects of the OnePlus 13. I would invite you to come back in about a week for that report.

Until then check out all the new features and whistles at the OnePlus site now

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OnePlus just dropped some big news: their new flagship phones, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, are officially launching globally! As you can imagine, there’s a ton of buzz around these devices, especially the OnePlus 13. Why? Because it’s the first globally available phone from a major brand packing the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. (Yeah, we know about the Redmagic 10 Pro, but this is a bigger deal.) And in a bit of a power move, OnePlus beat Samsung to the punch, announcing these phones before Samsung’s own upcoming launch.

Of course, no phone launch these days is complete without some AI magic, and that’s where OnePlus has been making some serious upgrades to its Oxygen OS. With these new phones, we’re getting Oxygen OS 15 powered by OnePlus AI. We’ll dive deeper into that in a full review soon, so stay tuned!

Let’s take a closer look at what was announced:
OnePlus 13: Packed with Features

The OnePlus 13 is shaping up to be a real contender. It boasts a triple camera system with a 50MP main, a 50MP 3X telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. OxygenOS 15 brings a bunch of AI features to the table, promising to make your life easier and your photos better.

This phone looks as good as it performs, with a modern and stylish design. Expect great photos with features like a Dual Exposure Algorithm, Clear Burst, Action Mode, and that classic Hasselblad Camera tuning. 4K Dolby Vision video recording is also on board. You can also expect buttery smooth performance thanks to its top-tier specs, lightweight design, and fluid animations.
Features like Intelligent Search, Circle to Search, PassScan for Google Wallet, and AI Notes are here to streamline your day. It can translate over 20 languages in real time! (Coming in an update in Q1 2025) Get ready for features like AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection Eraser to take your photos to the next level. Available in Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean, and Arctic Dawn, the phone’s build quality is top-notch, featuring durable materials and a fingerprint-resistant finish. It’s also surprisingly light at just 210g and 8.5mm thick.

The OnePlus 13 is built to last. A 6,000mAh battery should easily get you through the day. IP68 and IP69 ratings mean it can handle dust and water. Plus, it’s passed rigorous durability tests, including US military standards (MIL-STD-810H). Dual Cryo-Velocity Vapor Chambers keep things cool even during intense use, and Aqua Touch 2.0 ensures the touchscreen stays responsive even with wet hands. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, up to 12GB of RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage ensure blazing-fast performance. The 6.78-inch 1.5K ProXDR flat display is certified for eye care by TÜV Rheinland. It has a 50MP main camera, a 50MP portrait camera with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera, the camera also has a dual exposure algorithm for fast-moving scenes and in-sensor zoom. It’s running on OxygenOS 15 with a nature-inspired design, and it’s got Gorilla Glass 7i for scratch resistance and durability. It’s also IP65 rated, has a five-star SGS Screen Reliability Certification, and passed US military MIL-STD-810H grade product tests. There are some new accessories including Magnetic Cases, AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger, and on-the-go power solutions.
OnePlus 13R: The Performance Powerhouse

The OnePlus 13R is all about delivering killer performance at a (likely) more accessible price point. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform and Qualcomm’s AI Engine, with up to 12GB RAM and fast UFS 4.0 storage, multitasking and app switching will be a breeze. You can get ready for ultra-smooth 120fps gameplay in games like BGMI. It can even make 60fps games look like 120fps! The 6.78-inch 1.5K ProXDR display is also certified for eye care. Like the OnePlus 13, it has Dual Cryo-Velocity Vapor Chambers and Aqua Touch 2.0.

A 6,000mAh battery and 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging keep you powered up all day. It comes with an impressive camera set up: a 50MP main camera (Sony LYT-700 sensor), a 50MP 2x optical zoom portrait camera, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The OnePlus Dual Exposure Algorithm helps capture fast-moving scenes, and in-sensor zoom lets you get closer without losing detail.

Both the 13 and 13R run OxygenOS 15, packed with AI features for productivity and creativity. Available in Nebula Noir and Astral Trail, it boasts tough Gorilla Glass 7i, a sleek aluminum frame, and is only 8mm thick. It’s also IP65 rated and has passed durability tests, including US military standards (MIL-STD-810G). It also has the cool new Beacon Link feature that lets you use your phone like a walkie-talkie over Bluetooth!
OnePlus Buds Pro 3: Upgraded Audio

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 also got some love. They are now available in Sapphire Blue. Steady Connect provides improved Bluetooth connection stability, even in challenging environments, with a range of up to 50-150 meters. They have the AI Translation feature to translate conversations in real-time directly through the buds. You can expect improved Bluetooth performance, especially when paired with compatible OnePlus phones. These buds have amazing sound, with dual drivers and DACs in each earbud delivering powerful bass, clear treble, and a wide soundstage. Adaptive Noise Cancellation adjusts to your environment for optimal noise cancellation and battery life. They have a long battery life, over 5 hours on a 10-minute charge, and up to 43 hours total with the charging case, and they also have fast charging. The stylish Sapphire Blue case features premium leather and is compatible with Google Spatial Audio. They are easy to control with touch controls for volume, music, and noise cancellation.

Pricing is as follows.

OnePlus 13

£899 (256GB)
£999 (512GB)

OnePlus 13R

£679 (256GB)

OnePlus is clearly making a strong statement with the 13 and 13R. These phones are packed with powerful hardware, innovative features, and a focus on user experience. We’re excited to get our hands on them for a full review!

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OnePlus has been beavering away at their next flagship during the last few cold and darkening months and has now released details of their next phone lunch date along with a few other tidbits for us to salivate over.

So, before we go into the details that have been shared, we need to discuss the date and what OnePlus will be doing around this date. This is a big year for OnePlus as it will also mark the 11th anniversary of the OnePlus brand and phones. As such, to coincide with the launch, they are also announcing some pop-up events. Being that this is a UK-based publication, I will be focusing on the UK event in this article.

So when is the launch occurring.

The announcement will be at 3:30 pm GMT and presumably will be live-streamed on OnePlus’s various channels including OnePlus. If however, you want to experience the launch at A OnePlus Pop-Up event then you can do so by heading to Covent Garden in London, on the 7th of January with the event starting at 1PM GMT. Here they will be offering some unigue experiences and also discounts and even some free gifts (you will need to get there early for these though). In addition to that, there will be a chance to win a OnePlus 13, you will also be able to buy the phone at the event as well.  For further details check out the the OnePlus website.

So what else do we know about the OnePlus 13 then.

Well there is a bit of info now available. We do know that this will be one of the 1st phone to be launched in the UK to feature the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform which is the latest and greatest chipset from Qualcomm. This chip is reported to be a significant step up from the 8 Gen 3 of last year especially for handling the more demanding tasks that we now sometimes do on our phones, such as gaming video editing, photo editing etc. The phone will also be taking advantage of OnepLus’s recent development of its own AI platforms that came out with Oxygen OS 15 which it will be launching with.

The phone is also continuing the Hasselblad co-branding which will be interesting to see how this has developed as I have not personally used a OnePlus flagship for nearly 4 years. A new addition this year is the Improved display which is now a 2K display with Pro XDDR support and a variable refresh rate of 1 to 120Hz along with high-frequency PMW dimming which is becoming more and more important these days as we are becoming more aware of the effects of this on both our eyes and the effect it has on our brains. In terms of brightness, we are up there with the best with a peak brightness of 4500nits which should allow for excellent visibility regardless of your lighting conditions.

OnePlus has also announced that the phone will be coming in 3 different colour ways, these being Black Eclipse, Arctic Dawn, and Midnight Ocean. The Midnight Ocean looks especially stunning and has a micro-fibre vegan leather back panel which should be very nice to hold and touch as well as offering a bit of scratch and fingerprint resistance and enhanced grip. the Artic Dawn is an industry-first surface-based glass coating which is going to be silky smooth and fingerprint-resistant, we will need to wait and see on that front. I am pleased that they are offering different options of textures and feels and in some interesting colourways as well. I like how they did this on the Nord 4 which I reviewed during the summer.

The last little tidbit that I have learned is that the phone will be rated for IP68 and IP69 giving it excellent protection from the elements even for those who like to use their phone out in the great outdoors.

So there you have it, the latest details from OnePlus about their soon-to-be-announced OnePlus 13, oh I almost forgot to mention this will be a series so there is more to come as well…..

I would thoroughly recommend checking out the OnePlus website for more info as it comes through as they are offering up a great competition on there called Explorers Adventure Calander as well which is part of their 11th birthday celebration and all it takes is a subscription to their mailing list.

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So I have been lucky enough to have had the new OnePlus Nord 4 for a couple of weeks and I have been able to test it in a variety of different environments from being back in good old Blighty to being on holiday as well. What I really want to try and understand is where this phone fits in the world of smartphones. I have used a few of the Nord series devices over the years and spoiler alert this one is the best I have had the pleasure of using so far.

I have already covered the hardware extensively in my unboxing post that went out the day the phone was announced. If you missed this or want to refresh your memory then I would recommend checking it out.

So now that you are all caught up let’s dive into the key features that distinguish this phone from the masses.

Hardware

There are some elements of this phone that I feel I need to highlight in the hardware department as they not only separate the phone for the wealth of midrange devices on the market but they also make this phone unique in the industry for the moment.

The first one I want to talk about is of course the materials that have been used to make the phone.

The phone is unique in this first aspect as it is (at least at the time of release) the only 5G-enabled smartphone that has a metal back panel which has been made possible by the use of a new antenna design.

This makes for a phone that has stood up well over the last month or so while it has been getting used. I have in fact suffered from the fate that every phone user fears. I dropped the phone when working on a server rack and it fell from the middle of the rack so about 3 to 4 feet onto a concrete floor. Now if this had been my Pixel 8 Pro then this would have potentially been a disaster as it hit the floor quite hard on one of the corners, not only that but it hit a few different levels on the way down. I am certain it would have broken the screen on the Pixel and done significant damage to the back. I dread to think what I would have done to my Pixel Fold!

The Nord 4 though came out of the ordeal relatively unscathed. It had a few dents and one significant indent on the upper left-hand corner which can be seen in the image below.

The next aspect of the hardware is the new antenna design I mentioned above. Now whilst this is not visible as it is under that glorious metal body it works very well. It is claimed that the design actually allows the casing to be utilised as a means to boost signal strength. Whilst I can’t actually test I’m this for certain I have found that I do get better signal strength than the Pixel devices I regularly use as my daily drivers. It also seems to be quicker to regain the signal when I do lose it which is something that OnePlus were very keen to talk about at their press event.

Next up is the display, this display is very very good and gets plenty bright in direct sunlight with a maximum brightness of 2150 nits when using auto brightness. It was perfectly usable under the glaringly bright Greek sunshine and when using it with sunglasses on everything was still perfectly legible.

I have not been able to test the touch response when the screen is wet as was shown in the keynote by a friend of the site JP. I do not doubt that this tech works but I will be honest I have not needed to test this yet as it has not rained very much in the last month. I also don’t want to deliberately put the phone in that scenario despite the IP rating that the phone has of IP65. The one thing I can say is that it works with sweaty fingers absolutely fine but it can get a bit slippery when things get sweaty!

Another hardware plus is the way that the phone feels in the hand. I just love how slim this device is. I also love the squared-off edges and the confidence that the metal construction offers when in the hand. The phone just feels well-built without feeling like a tank(which it is as seen above). When you pick it up and the back is cold you appreciate the feeling of the cold back. However, when it is being used intensively this can be a negative as it can get a bit hot especially when the camera is being used a lot. I did also find that the phone will absorb the ambient heat very quickly and it can take a bit of time to cool down. Whilst this made things a bit toasty I was not experiencing any significant drop in performance during these times, it’s just harder to hold on too! I have to say that back in the UK, I have not had these issues but then again I have not been pushing the phone with continuous camera use etc.

The phone’s speakers are also surprisingly good and more than adequate for playing YouTube clips and listening to podcasts. I have predominantly been using the phone with OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro though but when I have not had them to hand I have been very impressed. The speaker setup is your traditional bottom-firing loudspeaker with a front-facing earpiece. Whilst it is not as advanced as some setups it works well and there is okay separation on both channels.

That brings me into the alert slider which is a very handy feature and one that I love to see. Whilst it is no longer a unique feature to OnePlus as it has now been seen in some form on other devices (Vivo X Fold 3 Pro), it is something that I think every phone should have and credit to OnePlus for keeping it there as it is so easy to use to quickly change your sound profiles. It also makes for a great thing to fidget with!

Moving away from the hardware to the area always blurs the line between the performance.

Performance

A lot of this is driven by the hardware and I don’t follow the use of benchmarks as I prefer to experience the way the phone works day to day and gauge it on that.

In terms of battery life for me at least this is easily a two-day phone in my normal use case. If I was really hammering it then I could get the Nord 4 to dip below 20% before bedtime but that was very rare.

In terms of daily performance and app opening speed, I have not found there to be any real issues here at all as the apps work exactly as expected with no slowness that I could perceive especially when I have compared this to the likes of my Pixel devices and other phones that I have around me at the moment. I have been able to test it using the GPS for sustained periods and it was perfectly adequate for this even when using it on battery.

The ability of the phone to hold multiple apps open in RAM is very impressive which is again hardly surprising given that the phone comes with 16GB of RAM in the version I have. Even if you were to go for the version with 12GB of RAM, I don’t think you would ever be left wanting more as the Oxygen OS is very good at keeping on top of RAM demands. I was able to keep more than enough apps open in the background without them reloading for my normal use. I think the most I had open at one time that I was able to count was 40+ after which I stopped counting! This included a mix of games, streaming services, weather, maps and heavy hitters like Google Photos. So I think it is fair to say that you can have a substantial app load out if required. The RAM extends to more than just that though as it is a core component of the ability to multitask. Whilst this is not something I tend to do much on slab phones you can of course take advantage of some split-screen action if you want to. An example of this is shown below where I have had the Calendar app and the Booking .com app open at the same time. You have the apps sit one on top of the other as you would expect and you can also swap the app’s position by tapping the three dots in the middle. Whilst I have stated this is not something I tend to use on slab-style phones (I use it a lot on tablets and folding phones) it is helpful to have and to know that the phone can cope with it.

So we have covered the battery and multitasking the other big areas are gaming performance and heat build-up. Let’s cover the heat first.

This is one area where I have found that the phone did present some issues. I do want to add some context here though. I was predominantly using this phone in ambient temperatures of more than 30 degrees while I was doing the majority of my camera testing as I was away from the UK at the time. When I was using the camera intensively I did find that the phone was getting a tad warm. Now whilst this is not unusual for phones to get hot when using the camera it got uncomfortably warm. It was not only while I was using the camera though. I was finding that even using the phone for web browsing and doom scrolling on social media it was getting a bit toasty. The good news is that when I have been back here in the UK I have not had the same level of heat build-up, however, if I am being totally honest I have not been using the camera as intensively either. I think the issue is that the metal casing of the phone effectively becomes the phone’s heat sink and is being used to dissipate the heat. This can cause it to be uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong I have experienced similar heat build-up on other devices (mainly my Pixel Fold), but I was just wanting to make you aware that if you are in a warmer climate than the UK then you may see this issue yourself.

That leads me to performance. I did not have the occasion to do any gaming testing whilst I was on holiday but if I have been using it for some light gaming in the evening since I returned from holiday and in the games I tested the max frame rates were being reached with ease and the phone did remain reasonably cool during longer sessions as well. I was playing Asphalt Unite for about 20 mins without any significant overheating and the games were running on max settings throughout.

It looks like the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip and the associated Adreno graphics are well-suited for this level of device. To be honest these days you will be hard-pressed to find a modern chipset that struggles with much of what can be done in terms of gaming performance on Android. Until we start seeing the Triple AAA games that Apple are introducing to the iPad/iPhone then we won’t need to worry about gaming chops yet.

Next up is the software.

Software

I have already indicated that the phone is running a skin over the Android core and this is called Oxygen OS. The version is 14.1 and the underlying Android version is Android 14. OnePlus has promised updates for the phone’s core OS for 4 versions of Android and security updates for 6 years Whilst this is not the same level as we are now starting to see from Samsung and Google this will take your devices up to Android 18 which is pretty good going. To be honest, by that stage, the phone will probably need to be replaced due to component wear and tear. That being said another claim being made is that the battery will maintain its peak health for 4 years as well due to the Battery Health Engine. OnePlus has also tested under TUV Rheinland conditions that the Software will remain fluent for up to 6 years. This is all part of OnePlus’s Fast and Smooth promise, only time will tell how long this will stay true but the fact that they have backing on the test performed by TUV Rheinland gives me some hope for the accuracy of the claims.

In terms of the software being Fast and Smooth now, I have to say I have not had any reason to find any fault with it. I do like what OnePlus has been able to do with the Oxygen OS UI. Now for those of you who read my reviews often you will know that this is not my normal stance on UI’s and normally I find them to be bloated and annoying. Now don’t get me wrong there is of course some bloat and app duplication here it wouldn’t be a UI from a Chinese manufacturer without it.

Apart from the apps shown in the screenshot above there is not too much other bloat that has been forced onto the device. There are also a few apps that I didn’t end up relegating to the folders of shame as they have actually proved to be useful. An example of this is the new Photos app from OnePlus. This now allows you to pull your images in from Google Photos (my go-to app for images) and view them within the app. In addition to this, it is also where some of the phone’s new AI features are hiding. So we have two new additions to the photos app.

AI Best Face is the first one and this will allow you to correct images from a photo where some of the subjects have perhaps blinked or have their eyes closed. This is an app that sounds like it was made for me and my family as I am constantly having to retake photos of my wife and son when they have their eyes closed or they have blinked at just the wrong moment. Unfortunately, it is an app I have been unable to use as it requires three faces to be seen in the photo for it to work its magic. I guess I just need to get some more friends to be able to test this. I just wanted to add that I have also never been able to use this feature on my Pixel devices either so this is not an issue specifically with OnePlus. Here are some sample images of what should happen.

Next up is AI Clear Face, this will allow again in a groufie image to improve the image by removing blur from the faces in that image. Again this is something I have not been able to test for real as I don’t take many “groufies” but here are some examples again to allow you to see what it looks like.

The last thing that AI will do in the photos app is AI Eraser, which will allow you to remove photo bombers and unwanted actions of an image, it will then fill that missing section with a fresh background to match the rest of the image.

Now this is something I was very keen to try on my photos from my holiday but I was stymied by the phone. So it turns out that AI Eraser will not work on PRO XDR images which is what the camera will default to using to take photos. This meant that whenever I tried to use AI Eraser on an image I had taken it wouldn’t let me unless I had remembered to turn Pro XDR off which needed to be done every time I took a photo! This was very annoying and it meant that I just didn’t edit the photos until I got home and did the edits on my Pixel. The good news is that this now seems to have been resolved since a software update as I am now able to use AI Eraser on any image I wish to.

Pretty impressive I am sure you agree. That is not all the AI will do though as it has a few more tricks up its sleeve but these two are some of the most visible ones. The AI will also allow you to summarize audio recordings from the Recorder App capturing the key points from that recording and transcribing them for future use. This is called the AI Audio Summary.

Another trick is an AI Article Summary which will scan a webpage pull out the relevant and important details from the page and present it in an easier-to-read format.

Next up in the AI arsenal is AI Smart Cutout, You can simply press and hold on an item from an image and it will allow you to use that section of the image somewhere else. For example, I could extract the watch from this image and use it in a document such as a review article!

This is a pretty neat feature and one that I think I may use more going forward.

There is one other big feature that I will mention now even though this is not a phone-based feature it uses the phone. If you are lucky enough to also have a OnePlus Pad or Pad 2 then you can set up a wireless connection between the two devices and drag and drop items between the phone and tablet. This allows for very quick and easy file transfers from one device to the other. It is so easy and quick it is exactly what I just did to move the files above from my phone to the tablet just now.

This is all part of the greater OnePlus Ecosystem and allows the software of different devices to share the same architecture behind the scenes. It is something that Apple and Samsung have been doing for a long time and I am pleased to see that OnePlus have joined the party.

In terms of other things that the software has you have the usual features of a floating sidebar which will house some of your AI functions and this changes depending on what app you are using. This is an example of AI Writer from the Gmail app

You also have the other normal features expected for a OnePlus Android 14 device, such as screen off gestures and Air gestures neither of which I have or intend to ever use as I just don’t find them helpful, with the notable exception of double tap to wake. Honestly, I just thought this was a standard OnePlus feature and couldn’t understand why it didn’t work until I turned it on in the settings menu!

I am quite impressed with the software of the OnePlus Nord 4 so much that I have been jumping in between this and my Pixel Fold almost daily as I really like how it works and feels to use daily.

Next up is the camera

Camera

The camera system on the OnePlus Nord 4 is a relatively simple affair as we have two rear cameras and one front-facing camera. The rear-facing units comprise a 50 MP Sony LYTIA Camera as the main camera which is supported by an 8MP Sony Camera. The front camera is an unbranded 16MP sensor.

In terms of specs these are as follows

Rear Cameras:

•  50 MP Sony LYTIA Camera, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
• 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm

Front camera

• 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm

Both cameras can support a wide variety of shooting modes and both will record at up to 1080p at 30fps if you want higher than that you will need to use the main rear camera which can go up to 4k at 60fps.

I have found that in good lighting conditions, the camera produces some very good images as shown below.

The video is also pretty darn good as well

Here are some close-up shots showing its close-up skills

When things get dark it becomes a little bit tougher for the sensor but it still works remarkably well all things considered. you do start to lose a little bit of detail but the below images were taken in a very dark environment so the camera has down well to pick up what it could.

As for Selfies I have included one with Portrait mode on and with it on at the strongest aperture settings and one without any modes on just normal camera settings.

Here is some low light video as well

You can see that there was some slight distortion there from motion blur but again not too bad a result.

You can see that the portrait mode is quite effective at blurring the background out without messing with the lines of my face too much. It has clipped a few of the extraneous hairs from my very messy bear which may be seen as a good thing to some.

Overall if your expectations are for a good point-and-shoot and you are not going to be using it too much in low light then the Camera setup will be fine for you however if you want a higher-performance camera then I would look at the like of the similarly priced Pixel 7A as it will include the use of Google Advanced Camera Algorithms for in my opinion the best camera experience that is available at the moment.

That wraps my review all that is left now is to draw some conclusions.

Conclusions

First and foremost this is a damn good phone and were I not a specs whore and addicted to Folding phones then I would be more than happy to daily drive this phone. It is solid it is nice hold and is well made. The software has some very nice features and touches and works very well with the rest of the OnePlus ecosystem. There is just enough sprinkling of AI on board to keep it relevant but most of it can be ignored if you want to and from what I can see all of it is included in the price no extra subs are required (unlike Google).

Is it the best value for your money though given its current asking price of £429 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage version or£479 for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage version? Yes if you want the OnePlus experience and all that comes with that, SuperVooc charging at 100w, inter-device connectivity with OnePlus Pad/Pad 2/Go the Alert Slider and the only metal unibody 5G phone currently on the market.

However, if none of these things bother you then, there are other potentially cheaper options available. I am not going to list them here but I have mentioned one in the article above.

If you haven’t considered a OnePlus Nord 4 then it is a phone that is worth taking a look at as I have been very pleased with it and there are always some good deals to be had at the Oneplus website. For example, you can currently get the phone for the prices above which is £50 off RRP and you can choose from either a OnePlus SuperVooc 100W charger or Sandstone Case for free.

Check out the OnePlus Nord 4 at the link here

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Honor has come in strong with their new devices in the Honor 200 series. I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to use the Honor 200 Pro for the past few weeks and it is now time to start the Review process so without further ado let’s get right into it.
I have already covered a hardware tor and comparison in my Unboxing post.

Hardware
before we get into the individual specs for the device it is time that we pull up a specs list for the phone,

Specs

It is a pretty impressive specs list for a non-flagship tier device. I do however want to single out a few key points on the hardware for further review.

Battery

This is the first thing I wanted to highlight as what Honor is currently doing with its battery technology is incredible. They are managing to squeeze bigger batteries into smaller spaces through the use of their first-generation 5200mAh Silicon-carbon. Not only will this be enough to get you through a full days usage, but it is also capable of recharging very quickly when used with the 100W wired charger. If you are not a fan of wired charging then you are still covered as the Honor 200 Pro can also be charged wirelessly at up to 66W again with the correct wireless charging stand.

I have been able to get through at least a full day of using the phone without the need to charge it up but I have to emphasise this is now the case for most phones I use as a daily device as I am very light on phone use during the day due to the demands of my day job.

Display

The next section I wanted to discuss was the display. Honer seems to be one of the few mainstream OEMs that are still using the curved style display on the edges of the screen. This practice has now been dropped by Google Samsung and OnePlus (at least they have with their Nord 4 devices anyway). I am a fan of the flattened screen edges as it means that you can use it right up to the edge of the display without having to worry about your finger not registering your tap. It also makes fitting a screen protector on the display easier. The screen does come fitted with a screen protector out of the factory and while I would normally remove this in favour of a glass one, that has not been the case here due to the curved edges. It is very hard to find a good quality glass screen protector for curved displays.

Before I leave the display I do want to give a nod to the dual camera array and the associated cut-out that this creates. It has been once again very carefully used for the Magic Capsule function we first saw on the Magic 6 Pro. I know this is a rip-off of Apple’s similar tech but I like it and the fact that it is still offering some limited functions such as media playback info etc.

Back Panel

The next one is a bit strange but I am just loving the back panel for this Honor 200 Pro. I have the Moonlight White variant here and it is glorious to look at however I was lucky enough to see the Ocean Cyan one in person and that is the one I would personally buy with my own money were I going to buy one. I love the texture of the back panel as it gives just the right amount of roughness to provide grip without feeling like sandpaper. The way it catches the light at various different angles, it almost has a mother-of-pearl sheen to it. Added to the fact that the materials used are conducive to allowing wireless charging through the panel, you can see that a lot of engineering has gone into the development of the back panels and this is something I appreciate.

Rear Camera

I am not going to go into the camera software here but I do quickly want to talk about the hardware and more importantly the layout of the cameras within the module. The three cameras used on the Honor 200 Pro are all high-end cameras in their own right. However, when they have been combined in the array in just the correct way allowing for the focal lengths to meet up correctly is one of the key aspects being utilised in the Studio Harcourt software algorithms to allow this phone to produce some stunning portrait shots.

What Honor has had to do is arrange the cameras in a very specific pattern to allow them all to work in harmony. Starting at the top camera we have a 50MP Portrait Main Camera with the following specs:

-1/1.3-inch H9000 ultra-large sensor
-OIS
-4-in-1 with equivalent 2.4 μm large pixel
-2-in-1 motor with 8-wire SMA AF + OIS
-f/1.9 aperture
-7P Lens

Below this is the 50MP Telephoto Camera
-HONOR x Sony IMX856 ultra-large sensor
-2.5x optical zoom
-up to 50x digital zoom
-OIS
-f/2.4 aperture

Finally on the bottom is the 12MP Ultra Wide and Macro Camera
-2-in-1 with wide angle & macro lens
-112° ultra-wide angle
-2.5cm ultra-short focus

All of these cameras work harmoniously with the AI-based algorithms learnt by Honor analysing Studio Harcourt photos in their thousands. using machine learning the AI then learned how to use the individual cameras to create the perfect portraits for three distinct camera modes Harcourt Vibrant, Harcourt Colour and Harcourt Classic.

Each mode has its character and subtlety about the produced image. I will delve into these images further in the camera section of the review though.

Air Gesture

Another camera-driven function is one that I had skimmed over initially but having now set it up I can genuinely see how it would be useful for me. The ability to use your phone via air gesture for basic navigation is very cool albeit a bit gimmicky. This uses the front-facing cameras (yes there are two) to construct a rough 3D image of your hand and the phone can then interpret certain gestures to allow tasks like scrolling up or down or switching a page in an ebook. You can also use it to go through your images in the Honor Gallery app if you use this.

An elegant feature to have but not an everyday one I think.

The above things are the key highlights for me in terms of the hardware that you can see and interact with however I do also want to quickly mention the Chip that is being used to power this portrait shooting phone. Inside the phone we have a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, this is the first time I have had the chance to use one of these chips and I am impressed. To the average user, you would not know that this is any different from the flagship chip in the form of the 8 Gen 3. I myself would have struggled to tell you of any significant differences. The key difference between the two chips is that the 8s is dialled back a bit from the 8 and that it uses a slightly slower CPU clock speed of 3000Mhz in the 8s Gen 3 vs 3300Mhz in the 8 Gen 3.

What this means in reality is that the phone is slightly slower across the board and if you are using it for graphically intensive activities such as gaming or video rendering then you will notice a slight drop in performance over its more powerful brethren. In the testing i performed i saw no such issue but hen i am also not the biggest gamer in the world so it is hardly surprising that I didn’t notice anything. (ED Note I have also used the latest SD 7 Gen 3 in the OnePlus Nord 4 and saw no significant issues there either).

In summary, unless you are trying to edit hours worth of 4K video and doing hours of AAA gaming without taking any breaks then you will not have any problem with this phone in terms of processing power at all. That takes me nicely to the next section which is the performance

Performance

Measuring the performance of a phone means many different things to different people. For me, I like to gauge it by a few metrics. How long can I use it before I have to charge? How warm does it get in normal usage? Are my calls clear and crisp? Can I use the phone on my normal day without compromising on anything?

As you can see these are quite subjective, particularly the last one. A typical day for me means that the phone comes off an overnight charge and will then be used for a combination of email and social media. I will normally also add in a bit of light web browsing. I then head out for work and for the most part, the phone will be sat in the van and unused save for notifications that are pushed through to whatever smart watch I am using (currently a Garmin Epix 2). At lunch there will normally be about a half hour of light YouTube use in a layby or car park in the middle of nowhere so the mobile signal is sometimes sketchy.

In the afternoon it goes back into its dormant state while I finish the rest of the day off. During the main parts of the day, it is rare for me to get or indeed make any calls but it can occasionally happen. I also sometimes use the phone for SatNav but this will be via wired Android Auto so it is charging anyway. In the evening it will be again used for surfing the web more social scrolling and YouTube (over Wifi). It is not unusual for me to end the day with more than 50% battery in most phones these days. I will then rinse and repeat this cycle for the next day until at the end of that day I will then need to charge my device up.

The TLDR version is I am a light user 99% of the time. When I attend a press event that changes to an intensive user I can normally chew through a full charge before dinner time!!

So with that in mind am I able to use the Honor 200 Pro without compromising my normal day, Absolutely yes I am, the phone will get me through a normal day of use with plenty left in the tank and I have been known to stretch this out to two full days especially when working. I was recently on holiday and even then I was able to get a full day’s usage out of it and that was whilst using it for a lot of photos, videos and sat nav use even with the ambient temps being in the 30 deg+ ranges.

That brings me to the next performance concern. Will it overheat and become too hot to handle? I am pleased to say that even whilst using it as a sat nav and roaming the phone was never a temperature where I would call it uncomfortable. Slippy yes, but not uncomfortable! I was able to capture the photographic delights of the Lindos Acropolis in Rhodes without any issue which is more than can be said for my son who gave up once we had climbed to the top and missed the best view of the pillars.

In answer to my final question as I have already mentioned I have been able to get through a normal day with the phone lasting over 16 hrs sometimes with no real issues. If you wish to find out more about the battery drain and how it compares to other devices then please watch this video by Ben from Lover of Tech as he is best at what he does for battery testing vids. Also if you like this sort of testing then give Ben a Like and Subscribe as I am sure he would appreciate it.

That concludes my performance assessment of the Honor 200 Pro. This is a phone that will perform perfectly adequately in all but the most extreme of conditions. I am hardly surprised given the components that have been utilised on the device as they are all sitting just below the flagship tier and they are certainly premium components.

Camera
What Honor has done with the 200 Pro is truly an exemplary example of what can be done when AI and machine learning are applied correctly. The use of machine learning to analyse the Studio Harcourt process. Capturing unique and classical style portraiture has taken what is capable of AI to another level
As a result, the end user is now able to utilise, the three Studio Harcourt photography modes available, by the toggle in the camera settings. To emulate what can be done by a DSLR camera.

How you enable this mode is extremely simple. Enter the camera, select portrait and then select the Studio Harcourt mode that you require You then point and shoot and the AI will work its magic in the background to help create a unique style of portrait shots that previously would have taken some real skill to create.

I am extremely impressed with the portrait shots that this camera has been able to catch.

However, This camera is more than just a portrait shooter. For close-up photos, the macro mode works to a satisfactory level. And for anything under 10 times zoom you can get good photographs. With good colour representation and accuracy.

Unfortunately, once you go beyond 10 times, things get messy and the digital cropping. Unfortunately, as a negative effect. The further away zoomed shots. This is shown in the photograph of the cathedral here in Milan where I have tried to zoom in on the Statute at the very top and all I was able to get was a bit of a blurry mess.

In terms of video quality, I have captured a few shots of video. You can see the results for yourself these were unusual for me to capture in portrait as opposed to landscape. But I think, I guess the message across Overall, I have been pretty pleased with the camera performance.

And, I think this will serve as a good camera for the intended Market which is in my opinion is 20 to 30 somethings. Who are interested in using their photography for the likes of social media and some vlogging capabilities. This is again, showcased by the fact that you have the Dual video functionality built into the camera as has been the case with every Honor number series device since the Honor 70 was released a few years ago.

Here are some shots that I have taken with the camera over the last few weeks on my travel both to Milan and Rhodes.

Software
In terms of software. The Honor 200 Pro is very similar to what we have seen before from the likes of the Honor Magic 6 Pro S and also the previous, the preceding Honor devices, Honor Magic UI is a middling skin, it isn’t too aggressive but it also does add certain functionalities.
One thing I do, find slightly annoying that it does add is there is a lot of app duplication here which, Creates an unnecessary deluge of apps.

I have enclosed a screenshot below showing the amount of pre-installed apps that come from the factory. These can all be deleted, but it is annoying that you have to do that.

In terms of AI Honor has enabled some AI functionality. However, there is a distinct lack of Google’s inbuilt AI functions.

On this phone. For example, there is no Circle to Search which is something that I do tend to use when I’m using my Pixel devices most days and The recording to notes function of Google’s recorder app on Pixel devices is another function that I am missing. However, that being said, If you are comfortable using Honors UI, then there will be no drastic changes here.

Some people have criticised Honor in the past for having a cartoon-like element to their user interface. But, That is something that I think is just being super critical. The interface is pleasing to the eye and it can be themed via the owner theme store. And there is a good selection of free themes in there if you don’t want to pay for them.

For the most part, Honor has improved their UI over the years. But, I would still like to see less bloatware and app duplication than we are seeing here. I think that will create a much cleaner and more user-friendly experience overall.

Conclusion

The Honor 200 Pro is a great device that has focused heavily on it’s camera skills, which is a good thing as it does work very well as. Camera particularly in close quarters. That being said it is by no means a one trick pony as it is a component phone for gaming and never let me down on the performance side of things. Whilst it is not quite flagship tier, it is so close that it is actually difficult to class it’s position in the brands lineup.

I see it this way, if you want the top of the line flagship specs then you have the Honor Magic 6 Pro which is a great phone from the limited time I had with it. However if you don’t need the top of the line in terms of specs and want to focus on the camera and particularly portraits then the Honor 200 Pro is a solid buy.

Just remember that the Ocean Cyan one looks the best!

You can buy the Honor 200 Pro from the Honor store right now for £599 but make sure to check for discounts as these appear regularly.

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OnePlus has just been announcing its new summer lineup here in the gorgeous city of Milan. I have been lucky enough to have been able to attend this event in person and as a result, OnePlus have also given me a review unit.
I got a very quick unboxing video of the unit completed before I flew out to the event which you can see below.

Before we dive into the tour of the device let’s just throw up the specs table in all its glory.

Specs

Now that is out of the way lest have a little closer tour around the phone in all its glory.

Starting as always at the top we have a pinhole mic, an IR emitter some antenna break lines on either side and a mystery aperture which I have never been able to determine what it is.

Next around the right-hand side is where we will find two more antenna break lines, below which sits the volume rocker and then the power button which can be configured to launch Google Assistant should you wish.

On to the bottom, we have some more antenna lines that are flanking the USB Type C port. It is also down here that we find the dual SIM card slot with its waterproof rubber ring seal. on the other side is the bottom-firing speaker.

Moving around to the left we have the all-important Alert slider which is one of the OnePlus phone’s highlight features for the brand. This is also flanked by antenna break lines.

The antenna design on the Nord 4 is very interesting as they have had to work with materials to get the best performance for your signals. Now obviously radio waves and metal are not good bedfellows. OnePlus has redesigned the internals of the phone to allow for a more compact antenna array, they have also managed to use the metal construction of the phone as a means to boost the signals coming into the phone. This is something I am keen to test in due course over the next few weeks.

Onto the back is where we will find snuggled up in the top third is the camera module. This contains the Lytia 50MP camera alongside the 8MP ultrawide. Both of these are accompanied by a dual LED flash. I do really like that they have used metal on the rear of the phone as I have missed this from phones like those from HTC back in the day. It is a nice change from the slippy and fragile glass that we saw on the previous-generation Nord CE 3 Lite. I am not to annoyed that I don’t have a case to put this in.

When we move around to the front at the very top is where we can find the 8MP front-facing camera that sits under an imperceptible small slit where the earpiece speaker is hiding. below this stretches out the expansive 6.74 inch 1.5K display containing a massive 450 PPI, the resolution is 2772 x 1240. The screen is a really crisp and vibrant colour and can max out a peak brightness of 2150 nits. Now I have not had much time with the phone but I will be testing this in some very bright conditions over the next few weeks so we will see how effective this screen is in some variable conditions.

On the screen is the obligatory factory-fitted screen protector which is included in most phones from Chinese-based manufacturers. The screen protector is not as annoying as it is on curved displays because it is a flat screen. I do like that we are seeing a trend of going back to flatter displays and more angular phones long may it continue.

A few more things I want to cover before I finish this post are to do with battery and also the water resistance. 

So first up is the water resistance level. It is an IP65-rated Nord series phone which I believe is a first for Oneplus and I am all here for it, particularly with the British summer going as well as it has been so far!

It also sports a large 5500 mah battery in a dual cell construction which will allow the SUPERVOOC charging of up to 100W with a compatible SUPERVOOC charger, which sadly must be bought separately.

That wraps up the unboxing and tour of the device. If you want to get yourself one of the Nord 4 devices then you can do so now by going to the OnePlus website and preordering now with prices starting at £429 for the 12GB RAM and 256 GB version and the 16GB RAM 512GB version coming in at £529.

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So the day has arrived and I am in the glorious city of Milan for the OnePlus Summer launch event where we have just witnessed the launch of a veritable bevy of new devices.

One Plus Nord 4

First up I want to talk about the OnePlus Nord 4, this is a device that I was very lucky to have the opportunity to have hands-on with for a few days before the event as I got an early preview unit. However, that being said the unit I received was a special edition that was only unveiled at the launch event today. You can get the Nord 4 in one of 3 different “Nordtones” (or colours) the two tones that had been announced before the event were Mercurial Silver and Midnight Black. We had to wait until today to announce the third tone. It is called Oasis Green and it is the one I have been given. This was inspired by the extremely active OnePlus Community who had shown a great interest in the colour of a previous device the OnePlus Nord LE. I have done a separate boxing article on the Nord 4 here if you want to check it out in more detail.

If you preorder one today from the OnePlus store then not only can claim one of three free gifts but you will also be entered into a prize draw to win a Tumi Suitcases, worth 1150 EUR / GBP each the choices for the free gifts are one of the following:-

• -A TUMI Voyageur Persia Crossbody Bag (worth 210 EUR / GBP)
• -OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro (worth 79 EUR / GBP)
• A OnePlus Nord 4 case (worth up to 39.99 EUR /GBP)
• A OnePlus 80W SuperVOOC Adapter (worth 59.99 EUR/ GBP)

OnePlus unveils OnePlus Nord 4, the only metal unibody 5G

phone

New member of OnePlus Nord family launches in Milan with heart-stoppingly

beautiful design, latest flagship technology and a range of AI tools

London UK – 16 July: OnePlus, a leading technology brand, has launched the

OnePlus Nord 4 at its Summer Launch Event in Milan. It is the only metal unibody

device in the 5G era and harks back to a bygone era of smartphone design which

many felt was behind us. As well as its three arresting colourway, OnePlus Nord 4

also continues to make flagship technologies more affordable with a leading chipset,

up to 512GB RAM and AI tools that can help improve every part of its users’ lives.

“By combining a classic, refined and premium metal design with the latest flagship

technology, OnePlus Nord 4 truly shows our dedication to bringing our users the

best,” said Kinder Liu, OnePlus President and COO. “OnePlus Nord devices are

beloved around the world and I’m so proud of all the work our team has done on

OnePlus Nord 4 I’m really excited to see what our passionate community of OnePlus

fans make of the phone very soon.”

An metal marvelOnePlus Nord 4 is a masterpiece of metal design, measuring a mere 7.99mm thick

and built from a single piece of aluminium milled to exact standards. While many

phones used to be made from metal, including the OnePlus 3T, the advent of 5G

meant smartphones required more antennas than ever, and that meant construction

which used less metal and more glass.

But OnePlus, driven by insight from its users, remembered the benefits metal

brought to consumer technology. From shockingly thin laptops to strikingly unique

automobiles, from high end fashion accessories to attention-grabbing speakers,

metal products evoke a sense of beauty, of permanence and of strength. That’s why

OnePlus used its Never Settle spirit to create OnePlus Nord 4, making several

technological breakthroughs along the way. Breakthroughs like compact 5G

antennas over 50% smaller than before, and like a redesigned motherboard that

helps phones send and receive signals clearly. Breakthroughs that combined with

OnePlus’s technical knowhow to bring back a forgotten way of building a

smartphone, reimagined for the next generation.

OnePlus Nord 4 is available in three separate colours, known as Nordtones, each

designed to help its users stand out from the crowd, a key desire of OnePlus users.

The first Nordtone, Obsidian Midnight, is a classic brushed gunmetal design. It’s dark

and understated but projects strength and permanence. The second Nordtone is

known as Mercurial Silver and features a 2D laser etched design, was created usingmore than 28,000 precise laser strokes. Finally, the third Nordtone is Oasis Green,

revealed exclusively at OnePlus’s Summer Launch Event, and is a unique two-tone

colour scheme which looks vibrant and colourful, guaranteed to catch the eye.

Flagship technology without the flagship price

Inside, OnePlus Nord 4 continues the proud OnePlus Nord tradition of taking flagship

technology and making it affordable. At its heart is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus

Gen 3 chip, this year’s newest processor, which is a quantum leap ahead of standard

Snapdragon 7 chips – it features a 65% faster CPU and 130% faster GPU, as well as

Qualcomm AI Engine. When measured using benchmarking tool AnTuTu, the

Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chip scores a massive 1,500,000 compared to the

990,000 of a standard Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, meaning flagship level

gaming and productivity performance. And with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and

512GB of storage, users will get flagship storage and no stuttering slowdowns either.

OnePlus Nord 4 also features the largest battery ever fitted to a OnePlus Nord

phone, weighing in at 5,500mAh and featuring 100W SUPERVOOC charging. This

means it can charge from 1-100% in just 28 minutes and give you 5 hours of Netflix

viewing with just a 5 minute top up. Not only that, the battery is also protected by

OnePlus’s self-developed Battery Health Engine, which uses AI to keep its battery at

peak fitness. Battery Health Engine uses AI technology to analyse everything fromthe amount of power going into the phone to the time it reaches 100% charge. And

thanks to Battery Health Engine, OnePlus Nord 4’s battery has been tested to

survive more than 1,600 charging cycles, over four years of use, with over 80% of its

original capacity. That’s more than three times what you’ll find elsewhere.

AI for everyday use

OnePlus has also baked AI technology into every aspect of OnePlus Nord 4. This

includes its Trinity Engine software, which helps ensure you get the best day to day

performance from your product. It studies your phone’s CPU, RAM and ROM and

make sure they’re operating to the best of their ability. It’s like having an AI librarian

in your phone’s memory, keeping everything stored neatly, and an AI personal trainer

in its processor to help achieve high performance without high levels of stress.

Meanwhile OnePlus Nord 4 also features AI tools for productivity, such as AI Speak

and AI Summary, which help share information from a wide range of websites and

apps, as well as AI Writer which will compose a long message based on short

prompts so you can get right back to that important task. It also features AI

Recording Summary, which will take an hour-long meeting recording and turn it into a

short written summary in a matter of seconds, as well as producing a transcript.

Photo-ready AI and 50-megapixel Sony sensorFinally, OnePlus Nord 4 can also use AI to improve images too. As well as previously

announced AI tools such as AI Eraser, which removes unwanted people and items

from images, OnePlus Nord4 also features new tools such as AI Best Face, AI Clear

Face and AI Smart Cutout 2.0.

AI Smart Cutout 2.0 is perfect for combining photos and adding fun elements to your

shots. Users simply select an item they want to copy – for instance a pet, or a loved

one – from the first picture, save it as a sticker and then drop it straight into their

second picture. Meanwhile the new AI Best Face and AI Clear Face tools, coming

later in the year, are designed to help improve photos when everything didn’t quite go

to plan. Whether that’s AI Best Face fixing a group selfie so that one friend with their

eyes closed can magically open them again, or whether it’s AI Clear Face helping

bring high definition to your pics, OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Pad 2 will be ready to

salvage that nearly perfect shot.

As well as AI smarts, OnePlus Nord 4 also packs all the hardware users need for

superb, social ready snapshots. Its main camera is powered by a 50 megapixel Sony

LYT-600 sensor and features Optical Image Stabilisation, ideal for fixing shaky shots.

It also features the same RAW photography algorithms seen in the flagship OnePlus

12 Series, allowing expert photographers to adjust and tweak their shot to perfection.OnePlus Nord 4 also features a 112-degree 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 16

megapixel Sony selfie camera.

Fit for the future

At its Summer Launch Event, OnePlus also announced that OnePlus Nord 4 will

receive four major Android updates and six years of security updates, the longest

ever support package OnePlus has ever put in place. This will ensure OnePlus Nord

4 remains safe to use for many years to come, but OnePlus also stated that this

alone was not enough. At its Summer Launch Event, OnePlus stated that phones

with long software commitments but without extensive fast and smooth testing were

like strong houses built on weak foundations: they look good, but you wouldn’t want

to live in one.

To back up its commitment to providing fast and smooth experiences for its users,

OnePlus also announced that OnePlus Nord 4 features the longest ever fluency

rating awarded to a phone – 72 months of fluency, as certified by TUV SUD.

To achieve this unheard-of rating, OnePlus Nord 4 was subjected to a gruelling

range of tests over a tortuous period. These tests involved precisely measuring,

using a high-speed camera, how long a new phone takes to open apps and complete

a range of basic tasks. The phone was then put absolute hell by simulating six yearsof heavy use with a range of highly demanding tests. These tests involved copying

24GB of 4K video files onto it and deleting them at intervals to fragment the memory.

Then creating 8,500 photos, 850 music files and 85 videos. 4,500 pieces of contact

information, 15,000 text messages. 1,500 call records. Finally, OnePlus even

installed and deleted 180 applications to seriously stress the phone out. Only at this

point did OnePlus measure the time it takes to perform the same tasks as at the

start, and only when it achieved these tasks in an acceptable time did it pass

certification.

Only at this point was OnePlus Nord 4 deemed to have passed its fluency test and

officially receive its groundbreaking fluency rating.

Price and availability

In Europe, OnePlus Nord 4 will be available in available in two variants 16GB /

512GB and 12GB / 256GB and ranged in three colours: Obsidian Midnight, Mercurial

Silver and Oasis Green.

The price for OnePlus Nord 4 in the UK and Ireland will be:

• 12 + 256: £429 / €499

• 16 + 512: £529 / €599Open sales of OnePlus Nord 4 will start from 8 August, with pre-orders starting

immediately after the keynote finish on 16 July, via oneplus.com.

Offers and Discounts

First customers of OnePlus Nord 4 will be treated to a range of early purchase offers

and discounts.

Those that pre-order the OnePlus Nord 4 will receive a FREE gift of either a TUMI

Voyageur Persia Crossbody Bag (worth 210 EUR / GBP), the OnePlus Nord Buds 3

Pro (worth 79 EUR / GBP) OR a OnePlus Nord 4 case (worth up to 39.99 EUR /

GBP) OR a OnePlus 80W SuperVOOC Adapter (worth 59.99 EUR/ GBP). All free

gifts are available in limited quantities and offered until stock lasts.

All pre-order customers will also be entered into a draw to win a limited number of

Tumi Suitcases, worth 1150 EUR / GBP each.

OnePlus is also offering a 10% student discount as well as a 50 GBP / EUR bonus

when users trade-in. Please visit oneplus.com for all offer details.

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OnePlus Pad 2

The next announcement was for the OnePlus Pad 2 Having recently reviewed the OnePlus Pad Go for the site I was particularly keen to see what the latest tablet from OnePlus was going to be about and I was not disappointed. The OnePlus Pad 2 comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor onboard and is supported by 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It still carries the same screen aspect ratios from the previous generation devices at 12.1′ diagonal but with an aspect ratio of 7:5 and a resolution 3,000 x 2,120 pixels at a density of 303 PPI. The screen will support up to 900 nits of brightness which will be great for use in all but the brightest of conditions. I will adjust the refresh rate depending on what is being done on the device at the time. The supported refresh rates start from 30Hz and go all the way up to 144Hz with various stops in between. There is an entire smattering of AI tools and cross-device tools on board here for you to use if you are within the OnePlus EcoSystem and I am excited to get into all of these in due course over the next few weeks.

The Oneplus Pad 2 is available to pre-order now from the OnePlus site and it will cost £499 for the one model that they are offering. As is usaula for a Oneplus launch there are various offers available and these are as follows:-

• Free OnePlus 80W Type-A Adapter (worth £39.99)
• AND the choice between a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Keyboard (worth £149) OR a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Stylo (worth £99) OR a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Case (worth £59).
• There is also a £50 discount instantly applied for all preorders between today and the 1st of August

Life Made Smooth: OnePlus Unveils Next-Gen Flagship Tablet, the

OnePlus Pad 2

Featuring flagship hardware, the OnePlus Pad 2 is born for elevated productivity and unparalleled

entertainment experiences

London, UK – Jul. 16, 2024 – Global technology brand OnePlus today officially launched the

new OnePlus Pad 2 in Europe, North America and India. The new tablet features an industry-

leading Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform, an exclusive 12.1-inch large 3K display and six stereo

speakers. Together with the OnePlus Stylo 2 and OnePlus Smart Keyboard, the OnePlus Pad 2

delivers a smooth workflow and indulgent entertainment in a way no other tablet can match.

“Carrying forward the momentum of the highly successful OnePlus Pad, the OnePlus Pad 2 is

our latest flagship tablet designed for Life Made Smooth,” said Kinder Liu, President and COO

of OnePlus. “With notable enhancements in the chipset, display, plus optimized software

experience tailored for enhancing productivity, and all-round powerful performance, the

OnePlus Pad 2 is built for unparalleled productivity, stress-free office work, and immersive

multimedia entertainment experiences. Unmatched by any other tablet on the market right

now, the OnePlus Pad 2 empower users to enjoy fast and smooth digital experiences that

seamlessly integrate work, entertainment, and everyday tasks.”

Powerful and Intelligent Enhancements Deliver Unparalleled WorkflowThe OnePlus Pad 2 is prepped to excel in both work and personal tasks thanks to its cutting-

edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform.

A suite of extraordinary connectivity features further boost productivity by making multi-

device workflows easier and more convenient than ever before. The OnePlus Pad 2 shares

internet with the phone, syncs media, shares clipboards/notifications, and allows remote file

access. App Relay enables seamless switching between phone and tablet for uninterrupted

workflow/entertainment. When paired with the OnePlus Smart Keyboard, the NFC file

transfer1 between the OnePlus Pad 2 and OnePlus phones is lightning-fast, regardless of file

size, even when the tablet is locked2. To fully leverage the 12.1-inch big screen, OnePlus has

brought the highly acclaimed Open Canvas feature from OnePlus Open to the OnePlus Pad 2.

Open Canvas supports up to three split-screen apps simultaneously, with each app shown in

its best adaptation, plus the ability to extend the flow beyond the OnePlus Pad 2’s own screen.

Working in tandem with the incredible hardware and OS setup to truly revolutionize user

efficiency is a set of powerful AI features on the OnePlus Pad 2. Through the AI Toolbox3, users

can accelerate their workflow by having AI Speak read text aloud while multitasking, call on

Recording Summary4 to instantly summarize and condense information from long passages

of text into key points, and open up AI Writer for help creating original content based on image

and text prompts. Users can even convert recorded audio into text and generate concise

summaries with Recording Summary, making the OnePlus Pad 2 the ideal portable

workstation for today’s mobile professionals. To streamline visual content editing, OnePlus

Pad 2 users can utilize the enhanced AI Eraser 2.0 to remove unwanted individuals and objects

from photos with a single tap. Smart Cutout 2.0 meanwhile is able to recognize and isolate up

to three subjects or subject groups in images with exceptional precision, making it easier than

ever to cut, copy, and share image content.

Indulge in Entertainment with Cutting-Edge Audio Visual Capabilities

Equipped with an industry-leading 12.1-inch large 3K display with optimal 7:5 aspect ratio, a

breathtaking peak brightness of 900 nits, and 3,000 x 2,120 pixels at a density of 303 PPI, plus

Dolby Vision®, the OnePlus Pad 2 guarantees vibrant and sharp visuals for all kinds of content

in any situation. Backed by an advanced software algorithm that dynamically adjusts the

refresh rate seamlessly betweenn 30 Hz, 48 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz, and 144 Hz based

on the detected scenario, the OnePlus Pad 2 delivers the most fluid visual experience possible

while conserving battery life for extended immersive entertainment.

For truly unparalleled sensory indulgence, the OnePlus Pad 2 also offers immersive hi-

resolution spatial audio through six strategically positioned speakers on both sides of the

device. On top of this, the OnePlus Pad 2’s Hi-Res certification ensures superior audio quality

when paired with wired or wireless earbuds such as the OnePlus Buds 3 or OnePlus Buds Pro

2.

All-round Exceptional Performance for Your Seamless Digital Life

Life is made smooth on the OnePlus Pad 2 thanks to comprehensive performance in batterylife, charging, storage, and more. The pad boasts a large 9,510mAh battery for an impressive

standby time of up to 43 days5, empowering users to bring their tablet wherever they want,

without worrying about battery life. Using the supported 67W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge

technology, the battery can be fully charged in just 81 minutes. The centrally positioned 8MP

front camera and 13MP rear camera that eliminate the need to adjust the tablet’s position

when taking photos and videos.

This powerful performance is wrapped up in an elegance and quality design. The 6.49mm slim

and 584g lightweight pad features a Nimbus Gray all-metal unibody crafted with precision

CNC cutting, sandblasting, and anodization to create a sleek and seamless device with a

stunningly smooth finish for enhanced durability and scratch resistance.

Smarter Accessories: Get Productive with the OnePlus Stylo 2 and OnePlus Smart

Keyboard

To further enhance productivity on the OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus is introducing two brand-new

cutting-edge accessories — the OnePlus Stylo 2 and the OnePlus Smart Keyboard.

Crafted from leather-like material, the OnePlus Stylo 2 boasts hyper-realistic pen-tip vibration

achieved through an advanced linear motor. Through 16,000 levels of pressure sensitivity and

zero-millisecond delay tracking, the stylus offers an enhanced grip with a smooth, life-like

writing and drawing sensation that simulates the effect of real ink, even when only the lightest

of pressure is applied.

The new OnePlus Smart Keyboard meanwhile more than doubles the size of the previous

3,483mm² touchpad with an expansive 8,640mm² touch-sensitive area. Through a robust

magnetic attachment, it also offers adjustable tilt angles between 110° and 165° and provides

maximum flexibility with its ability to be used while physically attached to the OnePlus Pad 2

via a pogo-pin or used detached when connected via Bluetooth.Market Availability

The OnePlus Pad 2 and accessories will be on sale from 1 August 2024, with pre-orders

commencing from 16 July.

• The OnePlus Pad 2 [12GB+256GB] is priced at 549 EUR / 499 GBP / 549.99 USD

• The OnePlus Stylo 2 is priced at 99 EUR / GBP

• The OnePlus Pad 2 Keyboard is priced at 149 EUR / GBP

• The OnePlus Pad 2 Case is priced at 59 EUR / GBP

Offers and Discounts

In Europe, customers that order OnePlus Pad 2 during the pre-order period (16 Jul – 1 Aug)

will receive an instant 50 EUR / GBP discount. In addition, customers will receive a FREE

OnePlus 80W Type-A Adapter (worth 39.99 EUR / GBP) AND the choice between a FREE

OnePlus Pad 2 Keyboard (worth 149 EUR / GBP) OR a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Stylo (worth 99

EUR / GBP) OR a FREE OnePlus Pad 2 Case (worth 59 EUR / GBP).

Students can also claim a 10% discount.

Trade-in

Customers that trade in another consumer electronic device when they purchase a OnePlus

Pad 2 will be guaranteed a 30 EUR / GBP discount, as well as cashback to the value of the

traded in device. Visit oneplus.com for the full list of eligable devices for trade-in, application

guidelines for the cashback offer and latest bundle offers.

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OnePlus Watch 2R

Next up is the OnePlus Watch 2 R, this is a tweak to the design of the OnePlus Watch 2 that came out earlier this year and was very well received by reviewers including myself. The new Onepluds watch 2 is a refinement of that original design They have moved away from the asymmetrical design to that of a more standard style watch but they have kept the internals predominantly the same as what made the Watch 2 such a success. We still have the dual architecture OS allowing the Watch 2R to last for up to 10 hours in normal use. It is still running the same Wear OS 4 /RTOS platforms and 2 GB or RAm with 32 GB pf memory. The Watch 2 R also features dual-frequency GPS for enhanced location tracking, which is something I was missing on previous Wear OS smartwatches like the Pixel Watch 2. There have been some significant changes to the O Health App that should make it a bit more user-friendly for your health metrics from the watch.

The OnePlus Watch 2R is available in two colourways: Forest Green and Gunmetal Gray the Forrest Green one is particularly striking due to the two-tone bezel design and the side buttons are now a bit more distinct more like what you would expect to see from a normal chronometer.

The OnePlus Watch 2R will be available to preorder from today and can be bought for £249. As you expect those who get in early will be rewarded and below is a list of what can be had:-

• £30 discount for orders placed today
• FREE gifts worth £69.98, including OnePlus Fluoro-rubber Strap (£ 34.99) and a OnePlus Watch 2R White charging base (£29.99).

OnePlus Watch 2R: A More Accessible Smartwatch that Redefines

Performance and Style

London, UK – July 16, 2024 – OnePlus, a global leader in technology, proudly

unveils the OnePlus Watch 2R — a remarkable timepiece designed to empower

individuals on their journey towards excellence. As the sibling to the highly

acclaimed OnePlus Watch 2, the OnePlus Watch 2R carries forward the powerful

performance of the Watch 2 while introducing a lighter watch body. “After witnessing

the popularity of the OnePlus Watch 2, we have decided to bring the flagship

smartwatch experience to a wider range of users, making the OnePlus smartwatch

experience more accessible. “With innovative fitness and wellness tracking features

aimed at inspiring an active lifestyle, the OnePlus Watch 2R not only aids in living

healthier but also ignites the desire to keep moving. It carries our sincerest wishes to

motivate you to embrace a call to action, fostering a healthy lifestyle and a passion for

exploration.” said Justin Liu, General Manager of the Wearable Business Unit at

OnePlus.

Accessible Flagship Smartwatch Experience

The OnePlus Watch 2R is as packed with the same flagship features as our highly

acclaimed OnePlus Watch 2, including up to 100-hour battery life and powered with

Wear OS by Google (Wear OS 4). Behind the exceptional battery life is OnePlus’sself-developed Dual-Engine Architecture powered by two different flagship chipsets

— the Snapdragon W5 performance chipset and the BES 2700 MCU Efficiency

chipset. The collaboration between the two chipsets in the OnePlus Watch 2R

operates on a synergistic mechanism. The BES2700 Efficiency Chipset, operating on

the RTOS platform, adeptly manages background activities and simpler tasks.

Meanwhile, the Snapdragon W5 chipset springs into action for

more powerful tasks like running popular apps. This optimized approach is made

possible by the Wear OS hybrid interface, seamlessly orchestrating the transition

between the two chips. As a result, you get a smartwatch that effortlessly excels in

various functionalities while extending the time between charges.

Powered by this unique Dual-Engine Architecture and a 500mAh battery, OnePlus

Watch 2R can offer up to 100 hours1 of regular use with all functionalities accessible

in Smart Mode, or up to 48 hours2 with heavy use. With 7.5W VOOC Fast Charging,

the 500mAh battery can be fully charged in 60 minutes. With its 2GB RAM and

32GB ROM configuration, the OnePlus Watch 2R also offers plenty of memory and

storage to ensure the watch runs smoothly at all times.

Powered with the latest version of Wear OS, the OnePlus Watch 2R comes with your

favorite Google apps like Google Assistant3, Maps, Wallet, and Calendar. You can

also browse for new apps and watch faces from your wrist with the Google Play app.

Experience more convenience with helpful features from Google apps, like turn-by-

turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transit thanks to Google Maps

on your watch. Plus, Google Wallet gives you fast, secure access to your credit and

debit cards, so you can tap to pay with your watch everywhere Google Pay is

accepted4. With Fast Pair, you can quickly connect and set up your OnePlus Watch

2R with your OnePlus phone or other supported Android smartphone. This seamless

pairing experience supports features like calling, messaging, controlling media

playing from your phone, and more directly from your wrist.

Reliable Companion on Your Fitness and Wellness Journey

The OHealth app has experienced an overall upgrade on the OnePlus Watch 2R. With

the upgraded OHealth app, monitoring your health and supporting healthy lifestyle

habits has never been so intuitive. The OHealth app within the Watch 2R efficiently

analyzes a wealth of comprehensive health data, so that users can seamlessly monitortheir performance and progress. In OHealth, you can customize your workouts more

effectively with over 100 sports tracking modes available, including badminton,

running, tennis, skiing, and more.

Specifically designed for badminton enthusiasts, the watch provides tailored

monitoring that captures essential metrics such as swing strength and speed, enabling

players to enhance their game effectively. The running mode tracks metrics like

ground contact time (GCT), GCT balance, and VO2 max. The OnePlus Watch 2R

incorporates dual-frequency GPS for enhanced location tracking accuracy, receiving

the L5 GPS signal in addition to the L1 signal. Separate antennas for each GPS signal

enhance positioning precision. In addition, the updated workout UI allows you to

control your music during your workout with a simple left swipe, so you can keep

your favorite tunes flowing without missing a beat.

The Watch 2R takes the OHealth app to new heights, particularly in the realm of

sleep-tracking analysis. It goes beyond basic monitoring, providing detailed insights

into deep sleep, light sleep, REM sleep, awake times, and even sleep breathing rate.

Moreover, the Watch 2R evaluates stress levels by analyzing heart rate variability

(HRV), allowing you to gain a comprehensive understanding of your overall well-

being.

A Lighter Tribute to Classic Design

The OnePlus Watch 2R is available in two colorways: Forest Green and Gunmetal

Gray. The Forest Green variant, in particular, is a striking new addition to our

OnePlus Watch color lineup. The ergonomic design features two side buttons: one for

quick access to apps and a dedicated action button for fitness tracking. The OnePlus

Watch 2R also features bezels with a striking two-tone design, reminiscent of classic

chronometers, setting it apart from other smartwatches.

When it comes to all-day companions, every gram counts. The Watch 2R is made

of aluminum, so it is almost 25% lighter than the Watch 25, making it an ideal

companion for those who value all-day fitness and wellness tracking. Built to

withstand even the most extreme environments, the OnePlus Watch 2R meets both5ATM and IP68 standards, making it the go-to option for swimmers and outdoor

sports enthusiasts.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus Watch 2R will be available globally and will go on sale in Europe

immediately after launch on 16 July.

Available in Black Steel and Radiant Steel, the watch will be priced at €279 / £249 /

$229.99

Offers and Discounts:

In Europe, customers purchasing OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro on launch day from

oneplus.com will be rewarded with a discount of €/£30.

Customers will also be rewarded with FREE gifts worth €/£69.98, including OnePlus

Fluoro-rubber Strap (€/£ 34.99) and a OnePlus Watch 2R White charging base

(€/£29.99).

Students can also claim a 10% discount.

Please check the website for our latest discounts and bundle offers which pair with

our latest Summer Launch products.

Warranty plans and after-sales programs are subject to terms and conditions specific

to the region of purchase.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Last but by no means least are the newest headphones the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. These headphones bring most of the features of the OnePlus Buds 3 pro to the Nord family and do so with out breaking the bank. I was a big fan of the last gen Nord Buds and from what I have seen of this new version they should,d not disappoint either. They feature flagship-level hybrid adaptive ANC in a small but long lasting form factor. the battery life of put to 44 hours will be perfect for travelling. The charging case ha been redesigned to be more pocket-friendly than the previous gen with a pebble-shaped matte finish with some subtle metallic accents.

The Buds themselves feature a dedicated tetanized driver. Its 12.4mm extra-large diaphragm is crafted from high-quality TPU with a titanium coating to enhance the sound being delivered and will keep your music sounding clear and precise. The active noise cancellation will work at up to 49dB noise cancellation and an ultra-wide frequency range reaching 4,000Hz, It should provide near silence and isolation from most background noise including traffic and high pitched instruments. The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro have received TÜV Rheinland for High Performance Noise Cancellation for their performance which makes them stand out at the price point being offered.

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro can be purchased today for £79 and they are available in Starry Black and Soft Jade. If bought alongside the OnePlus Watch 2R on launch day from oneplus.com will be rewarded with a £10 discount.

Introducing the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro: The Pinnacle of Mid-range

Earbuds with Hybrid ANC and Deep Bass

Embrace the harmony of serene silence and powerful sound

London, UK – 16 July, 2024 – Global technology company OnePlus today unveiled the third generation

of its mid-range TWS earbuds, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. Featuring flagship-level hybrid adaptive

ANC, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro excels in noise cancellation across an ultra-wide frequency range,

restoring the sound of silence in any situation. This is complemented by studio-grade audio with

powerful bass tones delivered by an extra-large driver and proprietary BassWave 2.0 technology.

Plus, with up to 44 hours of battery life and the latest Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, the OnePlus Nord

Buds 3 Pro provides an uninterrupted, worry-free user experience for life on the go.

“Earbuds have become a staple of everyday life, but it’s their noise-cancelling capabilities and audio

quality that truly set them apart,” said Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus. “The latest OnePlus

Nord Buds 3 Pro is designed for young, tech-savvy users seeking an affordable flagship killer with

solid noise cancellation and rich bass to complement their active lifestyle.”

Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro features hybrid active noise cancellation, generating precise anti-noise

signals to tune out unwanted sounds. With up to 49dB noise cancellation and an ultra-wide frequency

range reaching 4,000Hz, it handles everything from low-pitched traffic to high-pitched instruments

to deliver the pure sound of silence. In recognition of this, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro has been

certified by TÜV Rheinland for High Performance Noise Cancellation, making it stand from the crowd.

The earbuds also come with scenario-based Smart Noise Cancellation, which intelligently detects

ambient sounds and selects the most suitable noise reduction mode in real time to balance noise-

cancelling effectiveness and convenience. OnePlus’ Crystal Clear Call technology, enhanced by a

triple-microphone (one digital and two analog) stereo setup and proprietary algorithms, ensures

exceptionally clear and stable audio during voice or video calls.

Putting the finishing touches to the adaptive noise-cancelling capabilities is Transparency Mode. By

allowing outside sound in, it enables users to stay aware of their surroundings without pausing music

or cutting off a conversation, so every listening experience can continue uninterrupted.

Deep Bass and Rich Audio

Complementing the flagship-level noise cancellation on the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro is powerful yet

well-balanced sound delivered through a dedicated tetanized driver. Its 12.4mm extra-large

diaphragm is crafted from high-quality TPU with a titanium coating to enhance bass depth and

dynamics, delivering layered sound that harmonizes pulsating bass and pristine treble to please even

the most discerning audiophiles.

BassWave 2.0 – the long-awaited upgrade to the flagship OnePlus earbuds – makes its debut on

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro. Leveraging OnePlus’ in-house algorithms, BassWave 2.0 fine-tunes bass

frequencies to create a deep and broad low-end while maintaining clarity and fidelity. The result is

an enriched, bass-heavy profile that delivers truly dynamic and impactful audio.OnePlus’ Master EQ also makes its way to the Nord Buds 3 Pro. Featuring three distinctive modes –

Balanced, Serenade, and Bass – Master EQ makes it easy for anyone to craft the desired sound to

match their unique music tastes.

End-to-End Reliability

Built to be a powerhouse with exceptional staying power, the OnePlus Buds 3 Pro offers up to 12

hours of music playback on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation disabled, and 44 hours of

total listening time when paired with the charging case. Up to 20 hours of battery life is available

when used with the charging case in AAC mode with ANC on. Additionally, fast charging provides 11

hours of playback after just a 10-minute charge, so users can plug in and play without ever worrying

about battery life.

Further streamlining the overall user experience is fast and smooth connectivity. With the latest

Bluetooth 5.4, OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro ensures low-latency transmission of high-quality audio,

providing seamless and ultra-stable sound output. Dual Connection allows easy pairing across

systems and devices to boost productivity. For Android users, Google Fast Pair brings even more

convenience with intuitive switching and the elimination of tedious manual pairing.

No corners have been cut when it comes to build quality either. The buds’ IP55 water and dust

resistance rating makes them ready to take on any situation – from sweaty workouts to rainy

commutes – ensuring users can keep powering through the day.

Purposeful Design

Following OnePlus’ modern elegant design philosophy, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro is encased in a

pebble-shaped vertical case with a matte finish and metallic accents, exuding a premium look and

easy grip. And with each earbud weighing just 4.4g, they offer a burdenless listening experience that’s

ideal for users with adventurous lifestyles to enjoy for extended periods of wear.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro will be available globally and will go on sale in Europe immediately

after launch on 16 July.

Available in Starry Black and Soft Jade, the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are priced at 79 EUR / 79 GBP /

79.99 USD. Warranty plans and after-sales programs are subject to terms and conditions specific to

the region of purchase.

Offers and Discounts:

In Europe, customers purchasing OnePlus Watch 2R on launch day from oneplus.com will be

rewarded with a 10 EUR / GBP discount. Students can also claim a 10% discount.

Please check the website for our latest discounts and bundle offers which pair with our latest Summer

Launch products.

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That is all we have for now from the press event i will be sharing more photos and video from the vent in due course and I will also have some more unboxings of the Oneplus Pad 2, The OnePlus Watch 2 and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro in due course.

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Today we have been lucky enough to have seen some official images of the upcoming Oneplus Nord 4 that will be officially launched in Milan on the 16th July at 2pm BST. As the invitation that I was sent for the event teased there is a focus on metal in the design which can be seen in the back panel of the phone below.

We can see that the phone will feature a dual camera design in what looks to be a glass section with a metallic panel below presumably made from stainless steel. In terms of other aspects of the design not much else has been shared with us so far but I would expect this to be around the 6.5″ sort of sizing of the previous generation Nord devices lineup.

I am very excited to see more of this phone and I will be lucky enough to be on the ground at the event in Milan when it happens. I will be bringing my first impression of the phone as soon as I can after the announcement has been made.

Here are some other images of the phone’s two colour versions by themselves.

First up Mercurial Silver

Next is the Obsidian Midnight

I do like the simplicity of the design here especially the ridged effect on the Mercurial Silver version.

That is all I have for now but more to come here on the 16th July.

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