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OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus Nord price starts at Rs. 24,999 while the cheapest OnePlus 8 variant is priced at Rs. 41,999.

By Abhik Sengupta | Updated: 21 July 2020 20:41 IST

OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus Nord comes with dual front cameras

Highlights

OnePlus 8 is lighter than OnePlus Nord by nearly four grams
OnePlus Nord comes with dual front cameras
Both OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord do not have an IP rating

OnePlus Nord made its debut today as the Chinese brand's newest addition to the growing mid-budget smartphone segment. The newly launched phone offers premium features such as 5G, Fluid AMOLED display, and dual front cameras without a premium price tag. Although the newly launched OnePlus Nord is expected to give stiff competition to brands such as Xiaomi, Huawei and Samsung, it might also overshadow the popularity of OnePlus 8 that was launched in April. One notable difference between the two phones is in their camera setup.

So in case you're wondering how OnePlus Nord stacks up against its sibling, the OnePlus 8, here's a comparison between the two smartphones' prices and specifications.

Oneplus Nord vs OnePlus 8: Price in India

OnePlus Nord price in India starts at Rs. 24,999 for the base 6GB + 64GB storage variant. Its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage models come with a price tag of Rs. 27,999, and Rs. 29,999, respectively. The OnePlus 8 also comes in three storage options. Its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage (Amazon exclusive) variant is available at Rs. 41,999, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage options are priced at Rs. 44,999 and Rs. 49,999, respectively.

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The OnePlus Nord's colour options include Blue Marble and Gray Onyx. The OnePlus 8 comes in Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow, and Onyx Black colour options.

Oneplus Nord vs OnePlus 8: Specifications

The newly launched OnePlus Nord runs Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.5 out-of-the-box. It features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. The OnePlus 8, on the other hand, runs on OxygenOS 10 and sports a relatively larger 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display that has up to 90Hz refresh rate. Both the phones do not come with IP rating for water resistance.

The OnePlus Nord is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the OnePlus 8 packs the more powerful octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 8 both come with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage.

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In terms of camera, the quad rear camera setup on OnePlus Nord includes a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.75 aperture and OIS support, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.25 aperture and 119-degree field-of-view, a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture, and lastly, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The triple rear camera setup on the OnePlus 8 comprises a 48-megapixel main camera with an f/1.75 aperture and OIS+EIS support, a 2-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 macro lens, and a 16-megapixel sensor paired with an f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens.

For selfies, the OnePlus Nord features a dual front camera setup comprising a 32-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Its front cameras support 4K video recording at up to 60fps. The OnePlus 8 comes with a single 16-megapixel selfie camera that supports video recording in 1080p resolution.

The OnePlus Nord comes with a 4,115mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T fast charging solution. It is said to attain 70 percent battery charge in just half an hour. Whereas the OnePlus 8 packs a 4,300mAh battery that also supports Warp Charge 30T. Both smartphones do not support wireless charging.

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Connectivity options on the OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 8 are mostly similar. This includes 5G, Bluetooth v5.1, NFC, USB Type-C port, and in-display fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus Nord comes with dual-band Wi-Fi while the OnePlus 8 supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

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Lastly, the OnePlus Nord measures 158.3x73.3x8.2mm and weighs 184 grams. The OnePlus 8 measures 160.20x72.90x8mm and is lighter at 180 grams.

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OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8 comparison

	OnePlus Nord	OnePlus 8
Key Specs
Display	6.44-inch	6.55-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Front Camera	32-megapixel + 8-megapixel	16-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel	48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB
Battery Capacity	4115mAh	4300mAh
OS	Android 10	Android 10
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus Nord

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Built well, comfortable design
90Hz AMOLED display
5G-ready processor
Good daylight camera performance
Solid battery life

Bad
Average low-light image quality

Read detailed OnePlus Nord review

Display 6.44-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

Front Camera 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4115mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality
Vivid display
Excellent performance and software
Solid battery life
Decent camera performance

Bad
No IP rating or wireless charging
Low-light video could be better
12GB variant isn’t great value

Read detailed OnePlus 8 review

Display 6.55-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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