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The Best Phones with 8GB RAM

The smartphone market right now is as saturated with options as the gas station convenience store! If you need a camera-centric device, you can choose from various options. A similar trend goes on for performance-centric and gaming-centric mobile devices. However, when it comes to travelling, people really need to find a device which can best suit their needs. Based on your use case and needs, smartphones can replace a professional camera, flashlight, physical maps, and much more.

In our travel edition, I wanted to have a look at mobile devices with 8GB RAM. But what does having an 8GB RAM phone have to do with travel you ask? In my understanding of tech, having an 8GB RAM device puts users in the perfect sweet spot of stable and optimal usage. One doesn’t need to necessarily burn a hole in their pocket by spending on an ultra-premium device with 12/16GB RAM while travelling as devices with 8GB RAM can do the job just right. Here are my recommendations for the best 8GB RAM phones for your next travel outing:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

Getting the most expensive device on the list away first! I don’t know how appealing you find Samsung’s ‘Flip’ design, but the compact form factor seals the deal for me. Imagine backpacking in the woods without having to worry about a big phone in your pocket. Once folded, the device adapts a small size which packs in a big surprise with its performance. The device comes with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 coupled with 8GB RAM which makes it the perfect companion for your next outstation trip. The 3700mAh battery is the only point of concern but the device is capable of 25W fast charging. However, you do not get a charger in the box.

The QuickShot feature in the Galaxy z Flip4 device allows users to click selfies directly from the cover display. While the device comes with water resistance, it does not allow users to expand storage through a memory card slot. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is currently priced at ₹89,999 for the 8/128Gb model.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi definitely has a number of offerings in mobile devices in each price segment. The company is known to provide flagship-like features for budget to midrange devices. However, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is the best the company has to offer when it comes to performance and design. The high-end devices at a considerable price, deliver in every aspect. The display of the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device also comes with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 1500 nits, enabling you to enjoy the movie you like in Full HD on your flight across borders. A big bump in the battery from the Galaxy Z Flip4, Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with a 4600mAh battery capacity.

Whereas, the device also has powerful 120W charging to power up the device to 100% in 18 minutes. It is available in both 8 and 12GB RAM variants, making it fit your requirements. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which provides a smooth performance. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is priced at ₹54,999.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

For me, the last OnePlus device which lived up to the brand’s ‘Never Settle’ tagline was the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. While I understand that the device doesn’t live up to its brand’s market disruptive history, it was a competitive device, to say the least. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, which is the only minus point in my opinion (being a biased Snapdragon loyalist of course). However, it packs an overall punch which makes one consider buying the device. So what does the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G brings to the table?

It comes with a 90Hz refresh rate 6.40-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. It has a pixel density of 409 pixels per inch with an aspect ratio of 20:9. The higher variant of the device comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The camera setup offers a 64-MP primary lens coupled with 8-MP and 2-MP lenses. The front camera setup features a decent 16-MP lens. The 4500mAh battery of the device can be juiced up with the 65W SUPERVOOC charging. The 8/128GB variant of the device is priced at ₹24,999.

Redmi Note 11 Pro

Another Xiaomi device for the win! The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5g is straight-up a powerful device which provides powerful performance at a reasonable price. The premier attraction of the device for me is the beautiful quad-camera setup which houses the powerful 108-MP main camera. The main camera produces some crystal clear images, whereas the other three 8+2+2-MP lenses provide solid assistance. It comes with a powerful 5000mAh battery which can be charged up to 50% in just 15 minutes with the 67W fast charger.

The device does not come with 5G capabilities which can be a deal breaker for people looking for future-proof devices. But it should definitely be on your list for the best 8GB RAM phones. The 8/128GB variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro is priced at ₹20,999.

Vivo V25 Pro 5G

The 8GB RAM devices carry a ‘Pro’ tag with them in the market. This tag looks justified to me as the smartphones do provide some of the best features without going past the ₹50K mark. The Vivo V25 Pro 5G is one such device. It comes with the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset with 8GB RAM which makes it a complete performer. Whereas, the 64-MP primary camera is the cherry on top.

Vivo V25 Pro 5G comes with a 6.56-inches bezel-less display with a refresh rate of 120hz. It comes with a battery capacity of 4840mAh which can be charged with a 66W fast charging system. It comes with non-expandable 128GB internal storage. The powerful 64Mp camera is backed by an 8-MP wide angle and 2-MP macro lens. Whereas, the 32-MP front camera shoots crisp images. The Vivo V25 Pro 5G is priced at ₹35,999.

OnePlus 10T

Placing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G above the OnePlus 10T in the list is as shocking to me as it is to you. However, while the flagship offering by OnePlus is definitely one of the devices to consider, it failed to impress me as it has little to no upgrades from its predecessor the OnePlus 10 Pro. In fact, it has a few downgrades like the lack of the Hasselblad branding and the downgraded display resolution. But there are a few plus points to the device which make it an optimal choice for some users. The USP of the device for me is the ultra-fast charging of a whopping 150W which can top up its 4,800mAh battery in mere 20 minutes.

The OnePlus 10T is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, which is the latest and most powerful offering by Qualcomm to this date. The powerful processor is blacked by the 8GB RAM but the storage options are limited to 256GB as it does not support expandable storage. You should also note that the 8GB RAM variant is exclusive to the 128GB storage options. The 256GB storage option is available for the 12/16GB RAM variants. Instead of a Hasselblad camera, the OnePlus 10T comes with a 50-MP main Sony IMX766 lens coupled with an 8-MP Ultrawide camera and 2-MP macro lens camera. Whereas, the selfie camera has EIS support at 16-MP. It is priced at ₹49,999 for the 8/128GB variant. Whereas, the overkill 16GB and 256Gb variant is priced at ₹55,999.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

This is personally my favourite device on the list. Having used it for nearly a year before accidentally breaking it off, I do have some experience with the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G which is majorly positive. The only negative point I see for the device is that it was released back in March 2021, making it over a year old in the Indian market which could be a deal breaker for many. However, yesteryear’s flagship device with this year’s midrange prices is not a deal I would like to pass on.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with the Snapdragon 865 chip, which might be slightly older, but it is definitely powerful. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR5-type RAM which is considerably faster. It comes with Samsung’s flagship staple Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The impressive camera setup includes a 12-MP f/1.8 wide-angle primary camera with an 8-MP telephoto lens and another 12-MP ultra-wide lens. The selfies can be shot with the powerful 32-MP camera which produces some of the best selfie shots. The internal storage can also be extended using a microSD card up to 1TB. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FEis priced at ₹29,999.

Motorola Edge 30 Fusion

I have used the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion for over two weeks and can confirm that it is a powerful device. Keeping aside a few gripes I had with the device, like the heating issue, the new Moto midrange flagship comes with one of the RAM management features in all of the devices listed here. Getting the drawback out of the line first, it comes with a Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset which is known for its heating issue. While using the device, I noticed it heating up during gaming sessions and charging. But it was not a deal breaker for me.

The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion comes with a 6.55 inches P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. The key feature of the device for me is the beautiful 144Hz screen which comes with a partial always-on-display. The camera of the device features a 50-MP wide-angle main lens accompanied by a 13-MP Ultra-wide camera and a 2-MP Macro camera. Motorola has equipped the front of the device with a 32-MP shooter for selfies and video calls. The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion is priced at ₹39,999 for the 8/128Gb variants.

Nothing Phone 1

The Nothing Phone 1’s light-up back is clearly a flex. For years as manufacturers have focussed more and more on the front of the device, Nothing took a different approach and went with a stylised back side which comes with the glyph interface, The transparent backside of the device comes with flashing light strips that beat rhythmically to the beats of a ringtone or other notifications. But, the device is not just a LED light show as it comes with power-packed insides too.

The Nothing Phone 1 comes with a powerful Snapdragon 778G+ chipset which is far more than just capable of multitasking and gaming. It comes with a powerful dual-lens camera set up with a primary lens of 50-MP and another 50-MP ultra-wide lens. The front of the device is equipped with a 16-MP selfie shooter. The 4500mAh battery is powered by fast charging capabilities. The Nothing Phone 1 can be purchased at ₹33,999 for the 8/128GB variant, whereas, the 8/256GB variant is priced at ₹36,999. The 12GB RAM variant is also available for this one priced at ₹39,999.

OnePlus Nord Watch Specifications Revealed

It was just last week that OnePlus teased the budget Nord Watch. Players like RealMe and Noise have already paved their way in the budget smartwatch category and it’s now time for OnePlus to take the market by storm. The company had already launched a number of products in the Indian market this year like the OnePlus 10T and Nord wired earphones, it looks like the Nord lineup will now be extended with the OnePlus Nord Watch. Check out all the details about the upcoming smartwatch below:

OnePlus Nord Watch

Currently, OnePlus has two offerings when it comes to smart wearables. The company offers the premium OnePlus Watch which is priced at Rs 14,999 and the entry-level OnePlus Band which is priced at Rs 1499. It looks like the company is trying to chart the gap between the OnePlus Nord Watch which is expected to be priced in the budget category, likely between Rs 5K to 8K. The device currently has a product page on OnePlus’ official website which has revealed a number of details about the upcoming project.

According to the OnePlus Nord Watch product page, the device will come with a 45.2mm (1.78″) AMOLED display. The display will have a high resolution of 338×448 coupled with 500 nits peak brightness. This will allow the device’s display to be comfortably visible under direct sunlight. While the display is definitely impressive, the refresh rate will be clocked at 60Hz which can be a deal breaker for some. On the software side, users will be able to choose between 100+ watch faces and 105 sports modes. The OnePlus Nord Watch will be revealed on September 28, 2022, according to the company’s official website.

According to reports, the smartwatch will offer up to 10 days of battery life. The device will also come equipped with women’s health tracking features. It will have support for both iOS and Android as one would expect. Reports suggest furthermore that it will be available in two color options, Midnight Black and Deep Blue. It looks like the company is prepared to shake the budget smartwatch segment with the OnePlus Nord Watch.

OnePlus Nord Buds CE – Review

Do you remember those days when people used to get obsessed with Airpods, and everyone dreamt of having one of them? The expensive gadget ruled for a couple of years, and then we were introduced to budget-friendly TWS earbuds from several other companies. Being one of the pioneer tech companies in the world, OnePlus has won our hearts already with their phones, and now they’re serving our ears with their TWS earbuds.

I’ve been using OnePlus Nord Buds for the last few months, and I don’t have any complaints regarding the product. The Nord Buds are currently priced at ₹2,799, and honestly, they are nothing less than pocket dynamite. The Nord Buds were a massive success for OnePlus, and to gain more advantage of the hype, the company recently launched Nord Buds CE, a more budget-friendly option from the Core Edition lineup.

OnePlus Nord Buds CE – Quick Details

Price – ₹2,299*
Weight – 3.5 gms each
Bluetooth version – 5.2
Sound pressure level – 128dB/mW
Available Colors – Misty Grey & Moonlight White

The newly launched OnePlus Nord Buds CE are the cheapest TWS earbuds yet launched by the company. They are priced at ₹2,299, but they are only available for sale in India. I’ve been using them for the last few weeks alternately with their old sibling OnePlus Nord Buds, and I’ve observed the little brother has very few features to offer. Let’s see whether they’re worth buying or not!

Design

The Nord Buds CE arrives in compact cardboard packaging, and the earbuds hidden in a case have a classic earbud-style design, almost reminiscent of the Apple AirPods. The earbuds and their relatively small oval-shaped charging case are made of plastic but appear premium. The long stalks of the earbuds do not support in-ear detection for automatic play/pause, but they do have a capacitive touch surface to control the happenings.

Comfort

The comfort of the earbuds totally varies from person to person and the shape of your ears but out of all my colleagues who tried Nord Buds CE, most of them were not happy with the comfort it offers. Compared to the Nord Buds, they’re lighter, but they don’t provide a fairly secure in-ear grip and the fear of losing them while walking down a busy road haunts you throughout the walk. No wonder the classic-shaped earbuds are out of fashion.

Software

The features of the Nord Buds CE are directly accessible on OnePlus Phones, while for other devices, you have to download an app called, HeyMelody. Being a native product, Nord Buds CE is a failure, as the options to change the settings of the earbuds are planted far too deep within the Bluetooth settings of the OnePlus phones. The HeyMelody app makes the journey easy for people with phones other than OnePlus.

Sound Quality

I would say, listening to the music on the Nord Buds CE is a pain in the rear situation due to its open-back design. When you’re in a quiet place, they’re satisfactory, but once you enter a place full of blusters, the surrounding noise will creep in, and you’ll have to increase the volume up to 80% for better listening. The overall sound quality of the Nord Buds CE is above average but not the best in the segment.

Battery & Charging

With the 27 mAh battery capacity per earbud and the 300 mAh capacity charging case, the Nord Buds CE is said to offer continuous playback for up to 4.5 hours, and along with the charging case, the number goes up to 20 hours. In my testing, they lasted above the official playback time, but it isn’t outstanding as the earbuds don’t have features like ANC. The flash charge feature takes 15 minutes to charge the buds up to 60%.

Verdict

The Nord Buds lose the game mostly due to their semi-in-ear design and elder sibling, which offers many features. They’re one of the best-sounding earbuds in the price segment but definitely not a top choice as similarly priced Realme Buds Air 3 Neo provides up to 7 hours of continuous playback and 30 hours of total endurance with the case. I would suggest spending a few more bucks and getting OnePlus Nord Buds, a fair deal.

OnePlus Nord 2T- A Small Package

Something today is making me nostalgic. Yes, it takes me back to those simple days when phones used to be smaller, compact and useful. I am talking about the new OnePlus Nord 2T, which is just 6.43 inches long and stands out immediately with its design, size, and aesthetics when all the other brands focus on larger and bulkier devices.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G comes almost a full year after the release of Nord 2 5G, so you must expect a significant upgrade, which isn’t the case. We witness a slightly altered appearance around the back, with new colours and finishes. A new MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor has been introduced for this model, and the fast charging has been upgraded to 80W.

What is the first thing that you look for in a mid-range smartphone? Probably a camera.

The camera module now has two large circular cutouts, one of which houses the primary camera and the second houses the ultra-wide and monochrome cameras. It has a hole-punch cavity for the selfie camera in the top-right corner. Nord 2T has a big Sony IMX766 flagship sensor with OIS on the 50MP primary camera.

The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and can be charged using the 80W charger in the box. The charging speed is another big change compared to the Nord 2, which had 65W fast charging. The fast charger takes around 30 minutes to fully charge the 4500mAh battery, which is also one of the best seen in this price segment. The phone lasts for almost the entire day of heavy usage and does not drain since you can juice it up easily and conveniently.

The phone runs OxygenOS 12.1, which is based on Android 12. The gaming performance was quite good, and the phone did not get too hot while playing taxing games. I tried Call of Duty and Apex Legends, high-end games, and the phone performed well under default settings. However, a nominal frame rate was dropped once the settings were set to high.

You get an AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, so if you are used to a 120Hz refresh rate, too bad for you. The display mainly produced saturated colours at the default Vivid colour profile. Switching to the Natural mode made more accurate colours. The display seemed sufficiently bright outdoors, but the phone’s ambient light sensor always dimmed the display a bit too much when using it indoors, forcing me to increase the brightness bar after unlocking the phone. Another exciting feature of this phone is the video colour boost option that gives your videos more vibrant colour profiling and increases your battery usage, as it clearly states.

Nord 2T is one of the best looking phones out there and even at this price range it feels no less than a premium phone double its price. It is extremely comfortable to use with one hand and feels quite light and well-balanced despite packing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as the back panel.

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G at Rs 28,999 delivers everything most users would ever want in a mid-range smartphone, and that’s about it. It does not go above and beyond to deliver something more or add exceptional value. The design is slick with tapered edges and feels premium on the outside. Also, the size of the Nord 2T gives you the confidence to hold and flaunt the smartphone.

OnePlus 10T – First Impressions and Hands-On Review

OnePlus is releasing its new flagship, the OnePlus 10T. OnePlus was once known as the value brand, but their phone costs were soaring thanks to recent partnerships. This time, they’ve dropped the price on the OnePlus 10T and seem nostalgic. Here is our first impression of this new flagship offering from OnePlus.

Design

The OnePlus 10T follows the same burdenless, unified, and stylish design language as the OnePlus 10 Pro, complete with a unibody rear glass cover made with industry-leading technology. The OnePlus 10T is available in Moonstone Black and Jade Green colourways. The smooth glass delivers a ceramic-like finish that looks and feels premium. The significant difference in design between the 10Pro and 10T is the exclusion of an alert slider in the latter. The display has no curvature and is flat like the OnePlus phones of the past.

Display

The OnePlus 10T has a 6.7-inch FHD+ HDR 10+ AMOLED display, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 950 nits. The OnePlus 10T’s display has an adaptive refresh rate, meaning it can adjust between 120 Hz, 90 Hz, and 60 Hz depending on the content consumed to save battery life. Both 10Pro and 10T’s display has native support for 10-bit colour depth, delivering richer and more realistic colours with better detail reproduction. But, the 10T display is not curved on its side and presents a flat design, a more acceptable approach. It also misses out on the 1440p LTPO display without compromising on the display quality.

Battery

OnePlus touts the complementary high-wattage accessory and 4,800mAh 10T battery capable of superior stability, reliability and thermal control, thanks to new OPPO charging technology. SuperVOOC charger allows 150W charging from the 160W charger inside the box. Unlike the Pro series, this one misses out on wireless charging, but the ultra-fast charger does compensate. 0-100% charge in less than 20 minutes!

Processor

To recall, the OnePlus 10 Pro featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and was already a potent but costly device. The new processor – Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 – powering the OnePlus 10T 5G provides 10 per cent better CPU performance and 30 per cent improved power efficiency over its predecessor. And gamers will be pleased to know that there’s a 10 per cent increase in GPU clock speeds and a 30 per cent reduction in GPU power consumption.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset is paired with up to 256GB of internal storage and up to 16GB of DDR5 RAM. The two-lane UFS 3.1 storage brings significantly faster write speeds into the picture, leading to a drop in power consumption levels. The 10T processor is a definite upgrade over the 10Pro.

Additional features

OnePlus 10T comes with the in-built Zen Mode app created by the One-Plus community to help users break away from their device and concentrate on other tasks without the constant distraction of the subsequent notification, ping or ring. It acts like a meditation app, and you can set a timer for how long you want the Zen Mode to go on, and you are complimented with meditation songs.

Camera

Talking about the camera, the OnePlus 10T has a 50MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro sensor, with a 16MP camera in the front. 10Pro has a Hasselblad colour science 48MP primary camera with a 32 MP front camera, so 10Pro goes heavy in camera. We captured the images from both these phones, and the 10T performs like most upper mid-range phones with its primary Sony IMX766 sensor, the same found in Nothing Phone (1). The colours are decent but lack the Hasselblad post-processing, a boon in some lighting conditions.

The phone is equipped with OnePlus’s largest and most advanced cooling system. HyperBoost Gaming Engine will aid gamers in getting the best gaming experience on current OnePlus devices. Priced sanely starting at 50k INR with top-tier SOC, super-fast charging, decent cameras, and an attractive design, the OnePlus 10T seems like a thoughtful approach from OnePlus to gain back its lost audience.

OnePlus Nord 2T – 7 things to know before you purchase

What do you think about the OnePlus’s strategy? The company has launched way too many smartphones in 2022 compared to their previous records. It looks like, OnePlus is the only company that didn’t take a pause and change its working schedules during the infamous COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, they launched another smartphone in their Nord series, the OnePlus Nord 2T. Let’s take a quick look at the 10 things you should know before purchasing a smartphone.

Revamped Nord 2

Have you seen the last year’s OnePlus Nord 2? If you have, you could identify the significant similarities between Nord 2 and Nord 2T, as they’re identical except for the design updates. The revamped Nord 2T is the first Nord smartphone to receive the ‘T’ branding, and it is a decent alternative for you if you’re looking for a solid mid-range smartphone under ₹30,000.

80W SuperVOOC Fast Charging

The 10th NORD device in the series arrives with an 80W SuperVOOC fast charging support, allowing OnePlus Nord 2T to sit along with the OnePlus 10 Pro. The fast charging support takes only 30 minutes to charge the 4500mAh battery of the smartphone fully. When charged fully, the phone lasts almost a day, even after heavy usage.

The Processor – MediaTek Dimensity 1300

The Nord 2T marks the debut of MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC in India as it is the first smartphone launched with the Dimensity 1300 processor. The processor that scored 699,576 on Antutu makes the smartphone capable of handling multitasking operations and ensures the users will not be disappointed while operating day-to-day tasks.

90 Hz FHD+ AMOLED Display

The revamped Nord 2T comes with the same smooth 6.43” FHD+ AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution and 90 Hz screen refresh rate as the OnePlus Nord 2. Also, the company has taken care of your binge-watching practices and has featured the smartphone with HDR10+ support.

Good Looks, Good Looks & Good Looks

The Nord 2T is one of the most good-looking smartphones the OnePlus has ever manufactured, even some of the premium smartphones will fail in front of the 2T when compared on the basis of looks. The smartphone has a slick and velvety texture yet offers an excellent grip. Also, it is secured with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and the back panel.

Camera – Old wine in a new bottle

Just like the rest of the features Nord 2T comes with the same mediocre camera as the Nord 2. It has a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary lens paired with an 8MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP portrait lens. The front or selfie camera of the Nord 2T is 32MP, and like last year, it is limited to 1080p video.

OxygenOS 12.1 out-of-the-box

The smartphone runs on OxygenOS 12.1, based on Android 12 and delivers a smooth user experience without hiccups. The company has also confirmed the smartphone will get three major Android OS updates and four years of security updates. Overall, OnePlus Nord 2T seems to be one of the best mid-range smartphones under ₹30,000.

OnePlus Nord Oxygen 12 Update to Roll Out In India Soon

OnePlus Nord starts getting the stable version of the Android-12-primarily based on OxygenOS 12. The OxygenOS 12 stable update is rolling out quickly after OnePlus had launched the beta model of the operating system. The new edition can be had to users via over the air (OTA) update. The update is being rolled out to customers in India.

OnePlus has informed that the users of the open beta will be the first ones to acquire the stable update as it releases. The brand has additionally provided a changelog for the customers on Beta 2. The changelog informs that the new firmware version will carry in updates as well as will restore the issues.

The new update will bring new capabilities along with an enhanced dark mode, a OnePlus Shelf, and an overhauled design. The update will be available to the ones on the Android 11 version.

Customers outside of India probably won’t be waiting much longer for the update that weighs in at 4GB also packing the April 2022 protection patch. So, customers should make sure to have the considered necessary space available in order to install the update successfully. The phone must also be at above 30 percent battery to kick off the update.

OnePlus shared the information through its network forum and additionally highlighted a number of the recognized problems that a future update of the software will aim to resolve.

Known problems:

The display of a few pages in Settings can be one-of-a-kind from the system.
The display screen will glitch in specific scenarios when
The camera might also additionally crash while taking pictures in Portrait mode.
The abnormal display of thumbnails when taking burst pictures.
The abnormal display of the Quick device connects when in the Guest mode.

OnePlus Nord 2T Specifications Leaked, Ahead of Official Launch

OnePlus is bringing together the Nord series and the T series in the new OnePlus Nord 2T. The new OnePlus Nord 2T is ready to launch in the Indian markets and is expected to be the successor of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G with minor changes. A third-party retailer has leaked the phone’s specifications online ahead of the official launch. Expected specifications are mentioned in the article.

Body and Display

OnePlus Nord 2T is anticipated to release with a 6.43-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution which was also available in the preceding version. The smartphone has an AMOLED display and comes with a hole-punch cut out on the top left corner of the display screen housing the selfie camera. The display of the smartphone supports a 90Hz refresh rate.

Processor and Storage

Under the hood, there’s reportedly a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset, which is an upgrade over the Dimensity 1200 that powered the OnePlus Nord 2 5G.This may be followed by 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, even though we may also see another variation with a 12GB/256GB configuration commonly found in the Nord lineup.

Camera

The OnePlus Nord 2T will feature three cameras. The primary camera on the smartphone can be a 50MP lens. The primary lens will be accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP monochrome lens. On the front, the phone has a 32MP lens for selfies and video calls. The OnePlus Nord 2T may pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 80W fast-charging support.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus Nord 2T price is set at EUR 399 (Roughly Rs 32,100) for the only 8GB/128GB model. There is no official confirmation from the brand regarding the phone’s India prices. The handset will be available in Black and Green colour options.

First Impressions – OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G & OnePlus Nord Buds

One should learn marketing and advertising techniques from the guys who work at OnePlus. The company has launched 3-smartphones in a span of 4-weeks, which justifies its slogan “Never Settle”. On 28th April, OnePlus India launched a premium smartphone – OnePlus 10 R 5G, a mid-range smartphone – OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and budget earbuds – OnePlus Nord Buds.

The Status Quo

The Nord Duo of OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and OnePlus Nord Buds is budget-friendly and work best when clubbed together. The price of the smartphone starts from ₹19,999, while the earbuds are currently priced at ₹2,799. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite appears classy, but once you dive deep, it shows the real mid-range colours, while the earbuds are pretty adequate for the price point.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is available in two colours – blue tide and black dusk. The blue tide colour looks classy, while the black dusk colour seems somewhat dank and ordinary. The IP55 dust and water resistance earbuds look dapper and offer ultra-fast charging (10 minutes for 5-hours). They are available in two colours: white marble and black slate.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite

The OnePlus Nord 2 CE 2 Lite boasts a 6.59” IPS LCD display and is loaded with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 5,000 mAh battery, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 64-megapixel primary sensor, and 33W fast charging. The watered-down version of the OnePlus Nord 2 CE runs on the Android 12 Operating System with custom OxygenOS 12.1 skin and is a value-for-money deal.

The plastic-made OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is the first smartphone from the house of OnePlus, which features a 120Hz IPS screen and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner which also functions as a power button. The display of the Nord CE 2 Lite offers a lot of screen space, thanks to the thin bezels. The display also has superb colour reproduction, one of the top necessary things for gamers and binge-lovers.

The OnePlus Nord 2 CE Lite is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset paired with Adreno 619 graphics unit and is available in two RAM options, 6GB and 8GB. The smartphone is power-packed with a mammoth 5000mAh battery which comes with a 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging. The Nord 2 CE Lite is excellent for gaming and runs well for a long period without any hiccup.

OnePlus Nord Buds

The OnePlus Nord Buds are well-built, value for money and probably one of the best budget earbuds in the current market. They offer about 7-hours of listening once charged fully and have AI Noise reduction, which helps you have better calls. The Nord buds have a gigantic pair of audio drivers and a smooth equalizer to make you dance.

The earbuds feature a big 12.4 mm Titanium Audio Driver and Dolby Atmos support for deeper bass and crisp sound. The lightweight earbuds are pretty suitable for outdoors as they have a tight grip and hold. The serenade composition mode offers one of the best vocals, and the ergonomic design makes sure to offer all the comfort you want.

OnePlus 10R 5G and OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G to be launched on April 28

OnePlus is launching the OnePlus 10R 5G and OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G in India on the 28^th of April at 7pm. Before the launch, the smartphone’s specifications, color options, and pricing were leaked. Keep reading to know all the details of the OnePlus 10R 5G and OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G.

OnePlus 10R 5G

Specifications	One Plus 10R 5G	OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G
Body and Display	The OnePlus 10R 5G will have a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate and protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5.	The OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G will have a 6.58-inch display with a drill-hole front camera notch, full HD+ display resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate.
Processor and Storage	MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, with up to 12GB RAM onboard and 256GB storage, makes up the storage and processor of the OnePlus 10R 5G.	While the OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 SoC, with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage at hand, all of this may additionally be mixed with Android 12 out of the box, with OxygenOS 12.
Camera	The smartphone features a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor alongside an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. At the front, it gets a 16-megapixel snapper.	The OnePlus teaser videos also display a triple rear camera, with a 64-megapixel primary lens which will headline. There isn’t much disclosed about the other two cameras at the back. To the front, there may be a 16MP unit for selfies.
Battery	OnePlus 10R will reportedly get two variants – one with a 4,500mAh battery and 150W SuperVOOC charging, and the alternative with a 5,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging.	The company has confirmed already that the OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G would sport a 5,000mAh battery. This is slated to be combined with 33W fast charging.
Pricing and Availability	The upcoming OnePlus 10R 5G will be priced at Rs. 38,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB version and Rs. 44,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB variant.	The Nord CE 2 Lite will be available in two variants – one with 6GB RAM and the other with 8GB RAM. The devices will offer 128GB of internal storage and cost Rs 19,999 and Rs 21,999, respectively.

OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G