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OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7 Series Getting New Features, Improvements With OxygenOS Updates

OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7 Series Getting New Features, Improvements With OxygenOS Updates

OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus 7 Series updates also bump up the phones to the August 2021 Android security patch.

By Satvik Khare | Updated: 31 August 2021 11:30 IST

OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7 Series Getting New Features, Improvements With OxygenOS Updates

OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro have pop-up selfie cameras

Highlights

OnePlus Nord 2 getting optimisation for PUBG, other titles
OnePlus 7 series getting NFC stability
Update for all smartphones will be rolled out incrementally

OnePlus Nord 2 and OnePlus 7 series — OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro — are receiving new OxygenOS updates that bring along new features and improvements. The OnePlus Nord 2 is reportedly getting optimisations for mobile games to reduce power consumption. The OnePlus 7 series is getting a Bitmoji always-on display (AOD) that is co-designed by Snapchat. All the smartphones are also getting the August 2021 Android security patch with the updates, which are expected to reach all eligible users in a gradual rollout schedule.

OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7 series updates: Changelog

The updates for OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro were first reported by XDA Developers.

The OnePlus Nord 2's OxygenOS 11.3.A.10 update reportedly brings system stability improvements, fixes an issue with face unlock, and improves the Camera app. It also brings battery optimisations for PUBG and other mobile games.

On the OnePlus 7 series, OnePlus has introduced the Bitmoji AOD with the help of Snapchat. Users will now be able to add their Bitmoji avatar to their AOD. The avatar will keep getting updated according to the users' activity and their environment. To activate, head to Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display > Bitmoji. Users will now also be able to take screenshots of their AOD.

Furthermore, the OnePlus 7 series is getting improved NFC stability. The four smartphones from 2019 also get the OnePlus Store app with the update. Notably, the newly added app can be uninstalled if the users wish to.

The updates for these OnePlus smartphones are bundled with the August 2021 Android security patch. The size of the update for the OnePlus Nord 2 is 245MB, while the size of the OxygenOS 11.0.3.1 update for the OnePlus 7 series is 2,663MB. Users are advised to update their smartphones while they are connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection and are put on charging. To manually check for the update, head to Settings > System > System updates.

Is OnePlus cannibalising itself with the Nord 2 5G? We discussed this and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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OnePlus Nord 2

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
5G-ready, powerful SoC
Good camera performance
65W fast charging
Promised software support

Bad
No IP rating
Competition has 120Hz refresh rate displays

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Display 6.43-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent performance
All-day battery life
Loud stereo speakers

Bad
Below-average low-light camera performance
Inconsistent focus in portraits and macros
Poor low-light video stabilisation

Read detailed OnePlus 7 review

Display 6.41-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3700mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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OnePlus 7 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium build
Vivid and immersive display
Powerful stereo speakers
Snappy UI and app performance
Useful secondary cameras
Good battery life

Bad
Heavy
Inconsistent AF in macros
4K videos have oversaturated colours
Mediocre low-light video performance
No wireless charging

Read detailed OnePlus 7 Pro review

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 16-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9.0 Pie

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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OnePlus 7T

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent overall performance
All the features of OxygenOS 10 and security of Android 10
Good battery life with extremely quick charging
Premium looks and construction quality
Great display and good speakers

Bad
Some bugs and inconsistencies with the camera app
Low-light photos and videos could be better
No water or dust resistance

Read detailed OnePlus 7T review

Display 6.55-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3800mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus 7T Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium build quality
Vivid and immersive display
Good battery life, very fast charging
Up-to-date software
Useful secondary cameras

Bad
Unrealistic colours in 4K video
Low-light video and photos could be better
No IP rating or wireless charging
A little heavy

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Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4085mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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Further reading: OnePlus, OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro, OxygenOS, August 2021 Android Security Patch, Bitmoji, Snapchat, PUBG