OnePlus Nord vs. OnePlus Nord 2: Worth the upgrade? By 9to5Google

Last year's very first OnePlus word series device is now being replaced by the exceptionally well named OnePlus. Note 2 touting some pretty sizable improvements over the original, but is it worth an upgrade? Let's work it out, thanks for watching 9 to 5, google here on, YouTube, remember to thumbs up, hit, subscribe and then tap the bell icon to be among the first to watch our upcoming videos. If you put the specifications of the OnePlus word and the OnePlus note 2 side by side, it's easy to see that there are some notable and important changes in the affordably focused duo. There are also a few internal tweaks that might turn a few heads, namely the usage of a MediaTek processor. The biggest difference this time around boils down to the camera setup, though, which we'll talk about later on, and the usage of that brand-new chipset that isn't manufactured by Qualcomm OnePlus note 2 is the first from the firm to come with a MediaTek processor, and this might make people wary of the device in terms of benchmarks. The custom MediaTek density 1200 AI processor scores almost double that of the snapdragon 765g from the node 1, when using synthetic benchmarking, software an tutu, there's a 25 bump in CPU, clock, speed and GPU performance is also boosted.

Gaming is where the biggest notable jumps can be seen with higher average frame rates across the board on the most popular games, including Call of Duty, mobile, Fortnite, PUBG, mobile and gen shin impact, plus many more other popular 3d titles. For those wondering the closest Qualcomm chipset to the node 2 in performance terms is the snapdragon 870, which is commonly found in the Paco f3. It just edges out the dimension 1200, but the MediaTek chip has the advantage of being based upon the six nanometer manufacturing process, rather than the seven nanometer manufacturing process. The screens on both of these devices are identical in terms of on paper specifications, but when side by side, you can see some slight tonal differences with the green tinting issues that were a problem on the original now looking resolved, you're, also working with a 90 hertz, full HD plus AMOLED panel on both devices. But there is a very tiny decrease in screen size on the OnePlus note 2 to 6.43 inches compared to the 6.44 inch panel on the OnePlus word. You do, however, gain or at least regain a little extra screen real estate, as the punctual notch on the upper left has been slimmed down.

The removal of the ultra-wide selfie camera means that the notch is far less distracting and therefore smaller with general usage. It is hard to tell the displays apart, but anecdotally. It feels as though the OnePlus note 2 gets a little brighter than the original daily performance should be where the original OnePlus note does start to fall behind the OnePlus note 2, but it is harder to notice unless using the devices side by side, the OnePlus note loses out the most with regard to app and device loading times by upgrading to UFS 3.1 storage on the node 2 you're, not only getting a chipset bump, but improved loading times across all areas of oxygen OS. Most of the big changes, though, are to the actual chassis of both devices, while the color choices suggest that the OnePlus word and node 2 have a shared lineage. The new device has far more in common with the OnePlus 9 series than its predecessor, or at least it does at first glance that rear panel finish is also more rounded and made from a 3d AG glass rather than polycarbonate.

The end result is a much more premium feeling package that feels a step below the flagship, OnePlus 9 and 9 pro, and that is a good thing. There's also the added bonus of one extra mainline color with the word 2, which comes in gray, sierra blue haze and green wood, whereas the nor done only arrived in blue marble and gray onyx upon launch, not including limited edition devices. We'll commend one plus four promising updates for their devices, but in recent years it's frustrating to see the over-reliance on the oxygen OS open beta path, and it is becoming quite a frustration and not fair on long-term customers on your buyers. This is great if you're happy to run technically pre-release software, but it shouldn't be to the detriment of those stable releases that substantial gripe aside, the OnePlus note launched in late 2020 with oxygen OS 10.5 atop, android 10 pre-installed, and has since received the stable, android 11 and oxygen OS 11.0 update. This isn't quite the same, build that comes pre-installed.

On the OnePlus note 2, though OnePlus and Oppo are working to integrate the code base of oxygen, OS and color OS long term. This should mean better long-term support for upcoming devices and the OnePlus note 2 has more hints of this merger with its specially built oxygen OS 11.3. The result is a half step between the huge oxygen OS 11 overhaul and some custom options that are more associated with color OS hardcore fans need not worry just yet, though, as the experience does feel very familiar just with a few more customization options for you to tweak and tune to your heart's content updates, of course, can make or break a device, and the original OnePlus word will receive android 12, but then it will only be provided a further year of security patches after support is ended because the OnePlus note 2 ships with android 11 pre-installed. It is therefore in line to get the android 13 updates within its lifespan. That is disappointing, but, like the original node OnePlus has only promised two major android releases, plus a further year of security updates for the node 2 for update parity.

If you care about updates beyond these phases, provided the option does exist, you can always look at installing a custom ROM for longer unofficial device support. The battery size is one of the main areas in which the older model has a substantial disadvantage. A larger battery, though, doesn't always mean extended. Life span, but in the case of the OnePlus word and node 2, a 385 William hour, internal cell bump, does make all the difference. The node one comes with a 4150 William hour cell, while the node 2 packs in a larger 4 500 William hour battery pack, the Qualcomm snapdragon 765g, though inside the OnePlus word is quite efficient, but with a smaller battery in terms of lifespan, it can't quite compete with the node 2, unfortunately, but it still manages a full day with no issues.

That's not all, though, as the OnePlus note, 2 includes much faster wired charging for when you need to replenish your smartphone. The already fast 30 watt warp charge is up to 65 watts, which should take you from zero to 100 in well under 40 minutes. Neither device, though, includes wireless charging. Unfortunately, the cameras on the OnePlus word were not exactly great unless you happened to just stick to that main sensor and didn't rely too much on digital zoom. The ultrawide lens also still produces soft images that do deteriorate quickly in various lighting conditions, even with software updates.

All of this is absolutely fine, as in no way is the OnePlus note designed to be a flagship camera setup, despite it touting the same main sensor as the OnePlus 8 OnePlus has decided with the word 2 it's going to pack in the Sony, mix 766 50 megapixel sensor, as used by the ultra-wide on the OnePlus, 9 and 9 pro, but it's being used as the main sensor. Rather than that dedicated ultra-wide angle. The Hasselblad partnership also doesn't extend as far as the node 2, but the camera tuning is much better in our experience than the OnePlus word. So far, it's nice to see the bold line pointless macro sensor disappear here too, but a 2 megapixel monochrome sensor is added. Instead, that means, while the OnePlus word does offer a quad camera setup, it is inferior to the triple camera setup found on the OnePlus note 2 and while the OnePlus note 2 beats out the camera setup on the original, the camera UI and features are still pretty comparable.

That said, with a larger 15 megapixel sensor, the node 2 also includes an improved nights cape ultra mode and even the ability to shoot dual view. Video. It's not clear if these features will come to the original node, with a software update or not at this stage, that said, most of the other camera features remain the same across both devices, so you're probably wondering if I have the original mod should I upgrade and with just about any device at 12 months old. If you are happy with the original OnePlus node, then we think you shouldn't upgrade to the node 2. The camera is a noticeable step up, as is the battery and performance levels, and there is quite a substantial jump from the 2020 model to the latest iteration and while we're not actively suggesting that you should upgrade from an environmental perspective, it's far more warranted than previous OnePlus devices, such as the OnePlus 8 to the OnePlus 9.

That said, if you have the OnePlus 6t or an older device that is starting to show its age, then the word 2 offers a pretty nice upgrade path that is well worth. Taking a closer look at it's hard to truly fault the original OnePlus node, but the node 2 is practically a different beast: almost every portion of the phone has been upgraded or improved, which is often not the case from affordable, android 2, affordable android. In some ways the OnePlus note 2 looks like it provides some fascinating competition for the standard, OnePlus 9, not necessarily the 9 pro. If you are an OnePlus nor downer, though- and you are looking to upgrade be sure to let me know your reasons why down in the comment sections below or if you are sticking, then similarly give me your reasons too, but until next time this is Damian with 95 google saying thanks for watching. I hope this helped you and I will speak to you later.

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