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It’s easy to go out and spend nearly a thousand dollars on a 5G enabled phone. It’s not always necessary, however, now that peak speeds have made their way into some of the best affordable devices out there. Take the OnePlus Nord N200, for example – it offers top speeds and a clean Android experience for just $ 239.
Perhaps you’ve never given the budget-friendly OnePlus North line a fair chance. Don’t worry, it still offers tons of value that won’t hurt your wallet. This is what makes the entry-level Nord N200 so good.
Learn more: OnePlus Nord N200 review
More than an all-day battery
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One of the biggest worries for almost everyone these days is how long you can last a battery. Premium 5G speeds tend to burn out battery life faster, but the Nord N200 packs enough juice to last more than a day without a charger.
OnePlus started with a massive 5,000 mAh cell that offers 18W fast charging to get you back on your feet. Even with the huge battery, you should go from empty to full in just 75 minutes. It’s by far one of the fastest chargers in this price range.
Nord’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC also does its part. It gobbles up energy instead of chugging it, which leaves the phone left over after a long day of juice.
A power sipping chip and sophisticated software
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Worth mentioning is the Snapdragon 480, which also offers fluid speeds. It’s fast enough to overcome most sluggishness, and it will likely keep up with the premium speeds you’re hoping for. Qualcomm’s first 5G-enabled chips were exclusive to flagship devices, but the Snapdragon 480 is just a taste of what’s to come for the best budget-friendly smartphones.
Of course, the processor isn’t the only trick up the Nord N200’s sleeve. It runs on the popular Oxygen OS skin which offers a simple and elegant user experience. OnePlus has created a nearly seamless experience without a lot of bloatware to pull you in.
Learn more: Everything you need to know about Oxygen OS
You can also look forward to security updates. The Nord N200 will be safe for a long time with three full years of security patches.
Lots of camera options
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You might be concerned that having an affordable phone comes with a sacrifice in camera setup. Once again, the Nord N200 is bucking the trend. It carries a trio of lenses on the back with plenty of shooting options from night mode to portrait mode and even a macro lens. HDR is always an option too, and it should help give a kick to every shot you take.
If you want to try the OnePlus Nord N200 for yourself, it has never been so cheap. The T-Mobile network is your best choice in the United States and you can get the Nord N200 free from the Un carrier if you activate a new line now.
You can also grab it for free when you switch from T-Mobile to Metro. So there are plenty of ways to get your hands on this affordable 5G device. What are you waiting for? Find out more under the button below.