OnePlus has been teasing its upcoming mid-range 5G smartphone called the Nord 2. The device is ready to make its debut on July 22 in India. Ahead of the official launch, the company confirmed the upcoming offering to be the brand’s first MediaTek Dimensity processor powered smartphone. The display specifications have also been confirmed by the company. Now, OnePlus has revealed the firmware details and its eligibility for future updates.
In a tweet, OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus Nord 2 will be arriving pre-installed with OxygenOS 11, which is based on Android 11. While the brand hasn’t revealed the exact OxygenOS 11 version, the rumour mill suggests that it will be OxygenOS 11.3 with the new integrated codebase with OPPO’s ColorOS. The tweet from the company also mentions that the new Nord series offering will be getting two major Android updates – Android 12 and Android 13. In addition, the brand will be providing Android security updates for at least three years.
It’s worth mentioning that the company recently announced that the OnePlus Nord and Nord CE variants will also be getting the same treatment as the Nord 2. These devices will also be treated with two years of major Android upgrades and three year’s security updates.
OnePlus Nord 2 specs(Rumoured)
So far, OnePlus has only revealed details regarding the screen size, processor, and Android version of the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2. As per the earlier reports, the device will be offering full HD+ resolution, just like its predecessor. The smartphone could be offered in two RAM and storage configurations. The most affordable variant of the device will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage. The higher-end version of the upcoming Nord will have a whopping 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Other confirmed Nord 2 features include the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 AI processor. As per the company, this enhanced version of the chipset will deliver better display and gaming performance.
In terms of security, the smartphone will be featuring a fingerprint sensor that will be placed under the screen. The leaks further suggest that the Nord 2 will be equipped with a triple rear camera setup where the primary sensor would be a 50MP lens. The main camera will be paired up with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP sensor.
As for the other features, the OnePlus Nord 2 will be offering a 32-megapixel camera on the front, which will be placed inside the hole in the top-left corner. The new Nord will be a mid-range 5G offering with a beefy 4,500mAh battery that could either support 30W or 65W fast charging, suggests the leaks.
