OnePlus stands for smartphones that are always state-of-the-art and impress with innovative features. The special thing about the Chinese brand: In terms of value for money, OnePlus cell phones can hardly be surpassed – that’s exactly why the popular smartphones are also known as the “flagship killers”. Every year, the manufacturer brings new devices onto the market that compete with the big players, but are significantly cheaper. So if you don’t want to spend too much, but still value a first-class cell phone, you should definitely take a look at the OnePlus models.
Founded: 2013
Company founder: Pete Lau, Carl Pei
Headquarters: Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
Number of employees: approx. 2,700
Annual turnover: approx. USD 1.5 billion (2018)
Website: oneplus.com
Although the company was only founded in 2013, OnePlus is now known to every smartphone user. Within a few years, the Chinese manufacturer has established itself as a popular brand in the mobile industry, starting with the first smartphone in April 2014 – the OnePlus One. In fact, the parent company BBK Electronics, with its brands OnePlus, vivo and OPPO, is one of the five largest smartphone manufacturers in the world.
OnePlus is known for durable and modern smartphones with an excellent price-performance ratio. True to the company motto “Never settle”, the company does not rest on its laurels, but supplies you and other users with new smartphones with even better features every year.
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OnePlus 10 series
With the 10 series presented in April 2022, OnePlus is once again sending a clear signal towards the competition and is presenting a flagship that does not have to hide from any top smartphones from other top manufacturers. In the usual OnePlus manner, the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G combines a chic design with concentrated power inside. The mobile phone is available in the attractive colors Volcanic Black and Emerald Forest and is a nice eye-catcher.
When it comes to power, OnePlus has once again surpassed itself and once again set new standards. Under the hood, the brand-new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor ensures lightning-fast operation and smooth multitasking. You can not only enjoy your favorite content on the huge 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display, but also with a razor-sharp resolution and an impressive color space.
In addition, OnePlus continues the successful cooperation with the Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad and once again delivers a spectacular camera system. The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is equipped with a triple camera that turns you into a professional photographer in no time. With the three lenses, you can take impressive photos and videos at any moment, and you can capture panorama shots with an incredible field of view of 150 degrees. The high-end technology package of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is rounded off by a first-class 32 megapixel front camera, a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh and an innovative fast charging system.
OnePlus 9 series
The flagship killers of the 9 series come in the old OnePlus manner: first-class build quality, high-quality displays and great update support for the Android-based Oxygen OS. Under the hood, both the OnePlus 9 Pro and the One Plus 9 have a high-end processor: They are clocked by the Snapdragon 888 from Qualcomm, which ensures smooth performance at all times.
The highlight of both models: the collaboration with Hasselblad, which results in highly professional main cameras that make the hearts of photography fans beat faster. You can recognize the partnership by the corresponding lettering next to the sensors. It certifies the high color standard of the camera pioneer. Packed in an elegant design with a shiny glass back, the devices of the 9 series also look great.
With the OnePlus 9, the Chinese manufacturer offers you a basic model that hardly differs from its larger sibling model in terms of performance and performance. The high-end processor paired with the RAM size and the elegant Android interface ensure a smooth and flawless multimedia experience. Nothing can make the OnePlus 9 stutter. You can also look forward to a high-quality triple camera system with a resolution of up to 50 megapixels. Equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery, the OnePlus 9 gets you through the day carefree.
In terms of resolution, the manufacturer has upped the ante with the OnePlus 9 Pro : The 6.7-inch OLED screen offers an enormous resolution of 3,216 x 1,440 pixels, so that every little detail is pin-sharp. The refresh rate of 120 Hz is unbeatable, making every movement and animation appear smoother and smoother than ever. The OnePlus 9 Pro is able to adjust the refresh rate individually and even down to 1 Hertz, which has a positive effect on the battery life. In addition, you can expect a quad camera system, which has a telephoto sensor compared to the basic model. This allows you a 3.3x optical zoom – for completely lossless recordings with consistent image sharpness.
OnePlus Nord series
With the OnePlus Nord series, the Chinese electronics manufacturer is returning to its roots: the Nord devices are in the mid-price segment and expand the OnePlus range with affordable smartphones. They are aimed at those users who can confidently do without high-end technology, but still want top equipment. The models in the Nord series impress with their excellent price-performance ratio.
Since each user has different expectations and needs, the range has steadily grown by several models since the release of the first OnePlus Nord in 2020. In the following you will get an overview of the Nord models and find out which mid-range cell phone with OxygenOS suits you best.
The OnePlus Nord was the highest-end model in the range at the time of its release, and was then succeeded by the Nord 2. However, a look at the data sheet reveals that the smartphone is still competitive and can easily keep up with mid-range cell phones from other manufacturers. It impresses with an advanced quad camera, a fast-charging battery and a powerful Snapdragon processor. Your content is reproduced brilliantly in Full HD+.
With a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G lets you enjoy an immersive multimedia experience that feels immersive to watch and smooth to scroll. In addition, a front camera with pre-installed AI function awaits you on the front, with which you can take great selfies using intelligent face recognition. On the back, the cell phone is equipped with an innovative triple main camera. A powerful processor and a huge battery work inside, which together ensure flawless performance.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G also offers you a lot of technology for little money. The CE stands for “Core Edition”. According to the manufacturer, the cell phone builds on the core features of its predecessor and offers optimized features. All packed in an elegant design and at an affordable price. The highlights of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G include a high-resolution display, an innovative triple camera and the Snapdragon 750 processor, which is a lot more efficient than its predecessor in terms of power and performance.
Like its predecessor, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 convinces with a successful mix of chic design and exciting technical features. The smartphone is characterized by a simple, timeless design, but stands out from the competition with the two special colors Mirror Gray and Bahama Blue. You can see your content on the 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display in Full HD+ resolution and brilliant colors. You can also look forward to a long-lasting battery, a smart triple camera and a MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G processor, with which you can surf the fast 5G network.
Why OnePlus mobile phones?
- HIGH-END EQUIPMENT – Innovative features and state-of-the-art technology
- EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY – High-quality devices at fair prices
- DURABLE SMARTPHONES – Chic and everyday design
