OnePlus Nord 2 - Smartphone Battery Performance

Impressive Fast Charging - Introducing the OnePlus Nord 2

SMARTPHONE TIER: MID TIER

Battery Capacity mAh: 4500

OnePlus Nord 2 Smartphone

Smartphone Battery Performance Overall Score: 39/100

Overall Battery Performance Score: Ranking #75

Mid Tier Ranking:

Ranking #7

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We have listed what you need to know about the OnePlus Nord 2

Overview

The OnePlus Nord 2 was first reviewed in our testing labs in October 2021, so we welcomed the opportunity to test the battery performance of this smartphone once again.

We found that the OnePlus Nord 2 performed well, and with a battery performance score of 48 out of 100, a slight improvement was seen from 46, the previous score.

This may result from the MediaTek chipset being used by OnePlus for the first time.

There are no ground-breaking features, but the OnePlus delivers a reasonable user experience, offers some high specifications, and is value for money, especially compared to other smartphones in the ViserMark High Tier and Flagship Tiers.

Here’s a quick summary of the OnePlus Nord 2 for you:

Product - Good Points

· Good camera features - Nightscape Ultra mode

· 65W super fast charging

· Charger included

· Stylish design with Gorilla Glass protection

· 1080 x 2400 display

Product - Be Aware of Points

· Limited range of colours available - Gray Sierra, Blue Haze and Green Wood

· 90Hz screen only

· Not IP-rated

· Limited availability - purchases mainly in Europe and India

· No wireless charging

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Smartphone Battery Performance Score

and Battery Results

We have designed and developed the ViserMark Battery Performance Labels

to help Smartphone users.

Our battery test results for the OnePlus Nord 2 have been translated

into the ViserMark Labels displayed below.

ViserMark Labels for OnePlus Nord 2 Smartphone

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Let’s look at the ViserMark review based on the testing results.

You can find the full results of our battery performance testing below:

Smartphone Battery Performance Overall Score:

ViserMark Label - Smartphone Battery Performance Score

The Battery Performance Label shows a score between 0 and 100. It reflects the performance based on independent, repeatable, and rigorous testing.

Using various testing criteria, measured using real-life scenarios and live networks, results are collated with calculations from Battery Life, Power Efficiency and Charging results that amount to the total score.

The Mid Tier is a competitive marketplace, with many smartphones competing to stand out. Both the Realme GT2 and the Oppo A54 5G match the battery performance score of 48 out of 100, so the OnePlus Nord 2 is an exciting contender, achieving the same score with a 50MP main camera and fast-charging features.

We found that in our testing, the overall battery score was 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Xiaomi Poco F3's 49 out of 100, which still delivers better performance. It is still debatable if the MediaTek chipset will be better. However, OnePlus has said it has opened up the 5G AI platform (5G Open Resource Architecture/DORA). They have worked on the DORA platform to improve the camera and display performance and add more features to the phone.

Compared to other smartphones within the Mid Tier, Samsung devices dominate the top half of this Tier, achieving 62 out of 100 scores for the Samsung A52 5G and Samsung M51. Notably, both smartphones have a battery capacity of 700mAh and offer a first-class user experience. The Xiaomi Poco F3 remains marginally ahead of the OnePlus Nord 2 with a battery performance score of 49, a higher-quality screen, and a more attractive lower price. The Xiaomi Poco F3 even has decent stereo speakers; this is not the case for the OnePlus Nord 2; quality is lacking in this area.

A chart showing Smartphone Battery Performance Scores

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Battery Life

ViserMark Label - Smartphone Battery Life Rating

Battery Life - How long will this Smartphone battery last?

This is expressed in “Days-of-Use” and reflects the number of days that a smartphone can be used from a full charge.

The battery capacity of the OnePlus Nord is 4500mAh, and this provides enough charge for 1.5 days of use. It matches its nearest rivals, Xiaomi and Oppo, on battery performance and gains a slight advantage over the Realme GT2, as the chart demonstrates below.

A chart showing Smartphone Battery Life Ratings in the Mid Tier

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Charging Times

ViserMark Label - Smartphone Charging Time

Battery Charging Time - How long will this Smartphone take to charge?

Time varies when charging different types and sizes of smartphone batteries. This is expressed in Hours and Minutes.

We test the charging times of every device as part of our testing protocol. The performance of the OnePlus Nord 2 is exceptional - fully charged in only 28 minutes! The OnePlus Nord 2 emerges as a true winner. It beats the Xiaomi Poco F3 with a 1 hour and 3 minutes charging time. See the charging times presented here.

A chart showing the Smartphone Charging Times in the Mid Tier

One important feature that OnePlus has introduced is fast charging. From 30W on the OnePlus Nord to 65W on the OnePlus 2. A charger is packed in the box, so you can use it immediately if required. Unfortunately, there is no wireless charging available on the OnePlus Nord 2.

The OnePlus Nord 2 is capable of fast charging times, and in our testing, we compared these charging time results to the rest of the Mid Tier smartphones. The chart below shows our findings, and you will see that the OnePlus Nord 2 is faster than the OnePlus Nord CE by over 20 minutes.

Coming to our labs soon is the OnePlus Nord CE, and it will be interesting to see if our testing shows any significant improvements in charging times and overall battery performance.

A chart showing the Smartphone Charging Times in the Mid Tier

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Power Efficiency

ViserMark Label showing Battery Efficiency

Power Efficiency - How power-efficient is this Smartphone?

Maximising the smartphone performance while reducing the energy it consumes, with minimal impact on battery life.

It is calculated using Battery Life and Battery Capacity. This is expressed in “Leaves" and reflects a rating between 1 being the least and 5 being the most power-efficient.

It is calculated using Battery Life and Battery Capacity. This is expressed in “Leaves" and reflects a rating between 1 being the least and 5 being the most power-efficient.

Our recent Power Efficiency testing results showed a 1 out of 5 rating for the OnePlus Nord 2. This rating matches that of the Realme GT2. However, the Xiaomi Poco F3 and Oppo A54 5G achieve a higher rating of 1.5 out of 5.

It is worth mentioning that the OnePlus Nord 2 design does offer extra protection against drops with its Gorilla Glass 5, even though it has no IP rating.

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Should I buy it?

The OnePlus Nord 2 offers many features, like the new Nightscape Ultra camera mode and fast charging. But it lacks a better display, wireless charging, and no microSD slot. It can compete competitively with its closest rivals, the Realme GT2, Oppo A54 5G and the Xiaomi Poco F3.

The OnePlus Nord 2 will cope with daily activities well and comes to 5 G-ready. It is also unlikely to run as fast as other better-performing smartphones. So, if you are happy to wait for a few extra seconds, choosing the 256GB version is sensible.

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Extra Insights

Q: Does the OnePlus Nord 2 support 5G?

A: Yes, it does

Q: Does the OnePlus Nord 2 have a headphone jack?

Q: Does the OnePlus Nord 2 support wireless charging?

Q: Does the OnePlus Nord 2 have dual-SIM capabilities?

Q: Does the OnePlus Nord 2 have stereo speakers?

Q: Does the OnePlus Nord 2s have a microSD card slot?

Q: Is the OnePlus Nord 2 VoLTE enabled?

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Product Features and Specification

Release Date Match 2022

Display	6.3 inch AMOLED 1080 x 2400
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Android 11, OxygenOS 11.3
Memory & Storage	8GB 128GB and 256GB
Protection	Gorilla Glass 5
Main Camera	​50MP & 8MP &2MP
Front Camera	32MP
Battery	4500mAh 65W fast charging
Audio	Loud Speaker No headphone jack
Dimensions and Weight	159.1 x 73.3 x 8.3mm and 189g
Colours Available	Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green Wood

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Background

OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., commonly called OnePlus, is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Pete Lau and Carl Pei founded it in December 2013. The company officially serves 34 countries and regions worldwide as of July 2018.

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