Why the OnePlus Nord N200 belongs among the top affordable phones
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The smartphone industry has spent years moving towards bigger, more expensive phones. Now the market is returning to affordable devices, but they are not giving up their powerful flagship features. One such example is OnePlus’ Nord range, specifically the OnePlus Nord N200. It’s an excellent choice for almost anyone who wants fast 5G connectivity, but it offers so much more than that.
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The Premium OnePlus Touch
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High-end 5G speeds introduced as an exclusive feature on expensive flagship phones. Now they have arrived in the crowd as Qualcomm has found ways to incorporate even more power into affordable chipsets. The Nord N200 includes one such SoC, the Snapdragon 480, and the chip helps it stand out from other devices at a similar price point.
OnePlus has always made a name for itself with its remarkable displays, and even the budget-friendly Nord N200 is no exception. Each version offers the same Full HD + 6.49-inch display. If that’s not enough, you also get a crisp 90Hz refresh rate to keep everything running smoothly – another classic OnePlus touch.
As for other convenience, the Nord N200 hides a massive 5,000 mAh battery and fast 18 W fast charge on board. Even the fit and finish of the N200 is a perfect example of what OnePlus can do.
Features that flagships forgot
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As affordable devices become popular again, they depend on important features. A few features that the chic flagships have left behind. For example, the Nord N200 also has a headphone connection. Even if bluetooth earbuds have their moment, true audiophiles can tell you how nice it really is to have a 3.5mm jack.
OnePlus has doubled its commitment to expandable storage with a microSD slot. You already get 64 GB of storage right out of the box, but now you can expand it by up to 256 GB at any time. You can even find the side-mounted fingerprint reader for convenient access at a time when most have switched to an under-display option.
Who could forget OxygenOS? It’s not necessarily a feature flagship phones have forgotten about, but it remains an excellent Android skin. You won’t find any bloatware and it maintains a minimalist profile – unusual on some of the best budget devices.
Can you find another $ 250 rival?
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With all the features you get in the OnePlus Nord N200, you can expect it to be on par with the Google Pixel 4a 5G in terms of price. It doesn’t. In fact, the Nord N200 costs just $ 239.99 at full price. Better, it’s available almost everywhere, including T-Mobile, T-Mobile’s Metro, Amazon, Best Buy, and of course OnePlus itself.
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Should you opt for a carrier version of the OnePlus Nord N200, T-Mobile offers many savings options. At the moment you can purchase your Nord N200 free of charge from Un-Carrier as long as you don’t mind trading in your old device. Over at Metro by T-Mobile you can get the Nord N200 for free just for registration.
While you are taking the time to decide between an unlocked Nord N200 and a carrier version, don’t forget to check out @oneplus_usa on Instagram. It’s your home for the latest gram-worthy OnePlus content.
