OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G review: No-frill phone eclipsed by feature-rich peers

Though focused on core competency, there is more to the OnePlus Nord CE 2 than meets the eye

The Nord CE 2 5G is a new entrant in the OnePlus ‘core-edition’ smartphones portfolio. Successor to the Nord CE (review), the second edition brings upgrades with regard to design, performance, and charging. For a smartphone with emphasis on core competency, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 has many things going for it. But how does it fare in comparison with feature-rich peers in the midrange segment? Let’s find out:

Design

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has a sleek new design, which looks refreshing but not novel. The design changes are apparent on the back cover, which is made of