OnePlus Nord Deals - August 2026
1 refurbished deal available - SIM-free from £190.00.
OnePlus Nord 128GB deals
The OnePlus Nord is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Expert reviews
4.4
(8)
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 199 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
2.9
/5
Rear Camera
1.7
/5
Front Camera
4.6
/5
Battery
2.1
/5
Color
All
Grey
Storage
All
128GB
Buyers who want a smooth 90Hz screen and quick charging in a low-cost 5G phone for light or secondary use, and who do not need ongoing security updates.
OnePlus Nord SIM Free (1 deals)
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5G
Nord 128GB (Grey)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£190.00
About the OnePlus Nord
The original OnePlus Nord was the phone that reset expectations for what a mid-range handset should feel like. Instead of cutting corners on the parts you touch, OnePlus kept a 90Hz Fluid AMOLED panel, fast Warp Charge 30T and the clean, quick version of OxygenOS that made the brand's reputation, then saved money on the things buyers notice less. The Snapdragon 765G is not a flagship chip but it handles everyday Android smoothly and brought 5G to the range for the first time. The camera setup is a mixed bag: the 48MP main sensor is capable in good light and the 8MP ultrawide is usable, while the 5MP depth and 2MP macro lenses are filler. The dual selfie camera, with a 32MP main and an 8MP ultrawide, was a genuinely useful touch for group shots. Compromises include no headphone jack, no wireless charging and no official water resistance rating. Six years on, its Android update window has closed, so this is a phone to consider for light use rather than long-term security.
Expert Rating
4.4
(8 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G - Key Differences
| Feature | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED, 2400 × 1080, 90Hz | 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED, 2400 × 1080, 90Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 5MP depth + 2MP macro | 50MP main with OIS + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP monochrome |
| Front camera | 32MP main + 8MP ultrawide (dual) | Single 32MP |
| Battery | 4,115 mAh, 30W Warp Charge 30T | 4,500 mAh, 65W Warp Charge |
| Storage options | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.1) | 128GB, 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Weight | 184 g | 189 g |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £145.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the OnePlus Nord worth buying?
It is worth considering only as a light-use or backup phone now. The 90Hz AMOLED screen, 5G and 30W charging still feel decent, but OnePlus promised two years of Android upgrades and three years of security patches from its 2020 launch, so that window has closed. For a phone you rely on daily, a newer Nord makes far more sense.
Does the OnePlus Nord support 5G?
Yes. The Snapdragon 765G includes an integrated sub-6GHz 5G modem, which covers every UK 5G network. There is no mmWave support, but no UK operator uses mmWave for consumer phones anyway.
How good is the OnePlus Nord camera?
The 48MP main camera with optical stabilisation takes solid daylight photos and the 8MP ultrawide is fine for landscapes. The 5MP depth and 2MP macro sensors add little, and low-light performance falls well short of what a modern mid-ranger manages.
How does the OnePlus Nord compare to the OnePlus Nord 2 5G?
The Nord 2 5G is the direct successor and upgrades almost every core component: a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI chip, a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera with optical stabilisation, a larger 4,500mAh battery and much faster 65W Warp Charge. Both keep a 90Hz AMOLED display of roughly the same size.
Does the OnePlus Nord have a headphone jack?
No. The Nord dropped the 3.5mm headphone jack, so you will need USB-C headphones, an adapter or a wireless pair. There is also no microSD slot, so pick your storage capacity carefully.
How fast does the OnePlus Nord charge?
The 4,115mAh battery supports Warp Charge 30T, which OnePlus rated at roughly 70 percent in 30 minutes using the bundled charger. There is no wireless charging on this model.
OnePlus Nord Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 199 phones
- Snapdragon 765G 5G
- Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
This phone
33%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
33%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.44 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- AMOLED, 90Hz
This phone
57%
Avg
61%
Best
96%
This phone
57%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 48 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
33%
Avg
38%
Best
70%
This phone
33%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 32 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
92%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
92%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,115 mAh
- 30W wired, 70% in 30 min
This phone
41%
Avg
52%
Best
86%
This phone
41%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2
Weight
184 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 10, up to Android 12, OxygenOS 12
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Blue Marble, Gray Onyx (Gray Ash)
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60/240fs, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
32 , f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm 8 , f/2.5, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60fs
Display
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Display Size
6.44
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 765G 5G
GPU
Adreno 620
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe
5G
1, 3, 7, 28, 78 SA/NSA - Europe
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), NavIC
Battery
Battery
4115
Charging
30W wired, 70% in 30 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass