After some time I find myself again with a OnePlus terminal, a proposal where the key is the user experience offered by Oxygen OS and 5G connectivity. Although if I'm honest, the latter is what interests me least about the device itself. The important thing, I tell you my experience with the OnePlus Nord N10 5G.
OnePlus Nord N10 5G, video analysis
A phone that does not compete in design
physically the new OnePlus Nord N10 5G is a phone that I don't think is looking to compete in design with other manufacturers and nothing happens. That does not mean that it is not important for the brand, but it is clear that the key is in other sections. Even so, it is also fair to say that in terms of materials and construction it is at the level that OnePlus is asked to at least.
Both the finishes of the rear and the front and the assembly of the terminal meet that standard to which we are accustomed and should be requested of almost any phone today. Of course, the shiny rear ones shock me more and more because they are a magnet for fingerprints and dust. Yes, they are things that we are used to, but from time to time one remembers why it bothers so much to see spots constantly.
Regarding the main camera module, no surprises. And about the fingerprint reader, this is also in the back and centered, a position that is reminiscent of other previous OnePlus and that is comfortable. It also has its advantages, because if you have the phone in your hand it is much faster to unlock and more comfortable. Although there are also disadvantages, when it is supported on the table it is no longer so practical. Luckily you can resort to facial unlocking and that's it.
For the rest, as you can see, it is a terminal that without breaking schemes attracts attention.
Solvency on a day-to-day basis
Knowing that design is something very personal and that there is not much to choose from today, what makes this Nord N10 5G special? Well, I suppose that you already intuit that the subject 5G is one of the key sections, the other is the user experience.
The 5G connectivity I have to admit is fine, but it is still somewhat limited. The operators are still working on their implementation, but we are far from what these networks can really offer, at least in those cities or areas that are not capitals. What's more, in places where there is some deployment, it is not that they are real 5G networks. So this would not be the reason why I would bet on the Nord N10 5G.
However, with the user experience it is something else. Here OnePlus, without having the most powerful technical sheet on the market, does offers a very interesting solvency. In the first place because of the Oxygen OS operating system, which I admit is still one of the best along with the Pixels for me. If one adds to that 90 Hz display Like the one that integrates, in all kinds of situations the performance convinces.
Both in games and all kinds of applications or the operating system itself, I think the ease with which the terminal moves will be more than enough for most users. And if this is not the case, then it is because they should not have opted for this option and instead made the leap to so-called high-end models. Two or three times more expensive than this logically.
Of the other aspects that affect the screen, both for brightness and color, contrast and viewing angles, no objection. Or if, The maximum brightness is the only thing that still would have been good to have a little more. It looks good even outdoors, but compared to other types of screens, it is noticeable that it is one step below in brightness.
Five sensors where really only three are important
OnePlus, like other manufacturers, falls back into something that I personally consider a mistake: adding sensors without a clear impact in the daily life of the user. Here we have a total of five and apart from the front that does very well, there are four at the rear but only two of them really matter.
You can also forget about the 2MP macro and 2MP monochrome sensor. They will have some prominence in general photography, but it is an impact that the user would not really appreciate as much as adding a telephoto lens and not playing with the crop of the main sensor to achieve zoom.
However, leaving this aside, the truth is that both the sensor with lens 64MP wide angle such as 8MP ultra wide angle they are able to offer interesting results in a wide variety of situations. Logically in good light they are much better, but even when the light declines it also behaves reasonably well. If you add the night mode and some other extras, the photographic set of this OnePlus Nord N10 5G is quite competent, always taking into account the type of device it is.
Regarding video recording, it is a mid-range and as such the quality at which it is capable of capturing video (despite being able to reach 4K resolution) is simply what it is. It is not a bad video, but it does not offer anything flashy either. It could be your slow-motion option, but in those types of situations you lose some definition and it doesn't look much either. But for specific cases and the occasional memory that you want to keep in video format, it will work for you.
OnePlus Nord N1 50, technical sheet
| OnePlus North N10 5G | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 2.1 + micro SD |
| Screen | LCD IPS FHD + 6,49 "at 90 Hz |
| Battery | 4.300 mAh + Warp Charge 3'T fast charging system |
| Frontal camera | 16MP f2.0 |
| Main camera | Wide 64 MP f1.79 Ultra wide angle 8 MP f2.25 Macro 2MP f2.4 Monochrome 2MP f2.4 |
| Operating system and extras | Android 10 with Oxygen OS 10.5 Wifi, BT 5.1, NFC, USB C, 3.5 mm headphone output |
| Price | 349 Euros |
OnePlus Nord or OnePlus Nord N10 5G
At this point you are probably wondering, OnePlus Nord or Nord 10 5G? Let's go by parts.
If we take into account the issue of 5G connectivity, it is logical that the North N10 5G It is a good proposal at a rather striking price, it only costs 349 Euros. Due to power, battery, user experience and cameras, it is satisfactory without being a revolution.
The big problem is that the OnePlus Nord with the same RAM and storage configuration costs 399 Euros, you may even find it cheaper now because it came out a few months ago, and in terms of the camera, I am convinced of something else. For a little more, the OnePlus Nord with 12 GB of RAM and more storage.
So the key is to assess to what extent 5G connectivity interests you. If the Nord is not essential, I think it is a great option. In any case, the new OnePlus Nord N10 5G seems to me to be a successful solution that will allow OnePlus to grow in a sector as complicated as that of the mid-range.