Are you able to welcome yet one more Nord-branded mid-ranger from OnePlus to the worldwide smartphone market? No, we’re not speaking concerning the just lately launched (with little fanfare) N30 5G. And alas, we’re in all probability not speaking a few machine formally headed to the US this time round.
As an alternative, the Nord 3 depicted right this moment in super-high-quality and presumably one hundred pc legit “official advertising and marketing renders” by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt in a brand new German language report (translated right here) is nearly definitely designed primarily with the outdated continent in thoughts (minus Germany).
The fairly highly effective, arguably handsome, and presumably comparatively inexpensive 6.74-inch handset is more likely to be unveiled extraordinarily quickly in European markets the place the OnePlus model shouldn’t be banned, clearly following within the footsteps of 2021’s 6.43-inch Nord 2 5G.
On condition that inexplicably prolonged pause between product launches, you in all probability will not be shocked to listen to that the majority key Nord 2 specs can be significantly upgraded. The bigger AMOLED Nord 3 display is predicted to leap from 90 to 120Hz refresh price know-how, for example, whereas a decidedly spectacular (for the mid-range smartphone class) MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor ought to run the general efficiency present.
In the interim, we do not have a variant or pricing breakdown, however essentially the most superior OnePlus Nord 3 5G configuration might additionally pack as a lot as 16 gigs of RAM and 256GB inner cupboard space. Then there is a battery bumped up from 4,500 to five,000mAh capability and from 65 to 80W speeds, whereas the triple rear-facing digicam setup is… weirdly tipped to go unchanged, at the very least by way of sensors and megapixel counts at 50 + 8 + 2MP.
That is in all probability as a result of OnePlus needed to make some compromises someplace to hit an inexpensive worth level, and judging from right this moment’s leaked press-friendly renders, the design is as premium as you count on. The Nord 3 would not look groundbreaking or “particular” in any means, particularly for those who’re accustomed to the China-only OnePlus Ace 2V.Â
However the razor-thin display bezels, easily rounded corners, comparatively slender body, and significantly the alert slider on the facet (it is alive!) give this unhealthy boy an general air of class and a definite persona that only a few different funds telephones proper now can legitimately boast. Such a disgrace OnePlus is (seemingly) not considering of giving the Nord 3 a very international stage to shine on.
