OnePlus Nord CE 2
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Lightning-fast charging
- Headphone jack
- Dedicated SD slot
- Compact design
- Good AMOLED display
- Decent performance
What to consider
- Single speaker
- Plastic build
- Software support ended
- No Alert Slider
- Average camera
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.43"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 800 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display
- Screen size
- 6.43"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 800 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Processor
- Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Mali-G68 MC4
- RAM
- 6GB
- AnTuTu score
- 436640 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 4500 mAh
- Charging speed
- 65W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 16 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm
- Weight
- 173 g
- Materials
- Plastic frame, plastic back, glass front
- Water resistance
- No official IP rating
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 135,6 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the back. Screen is scratch-free. Battery 85-90%.
Acceptable (C)
from 109,3 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with OnePlus Nord CE 2.
Screen flicker
MinorSoftware brightness adjustment algorithm (PWM).
Slow fingerprint reader
MinorLimitations of the optical sensor.
Casing wear
ModerateSoft polycarbonate material.
Rapid battery drain
ModerateSystem process optimization issues on older hardware.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Independent rating
Battery Replacement
The back cover is glued, but the battery is accessible without removing the motherboard.
Screen Replacement
The AMOLED panel is strongly glued to the frame, requiring professional tools.
Charging Port Repair
The USB-C port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Spare parts are widely available due to the model's popularity in Europe.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
173 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Budget-conscious student
Needs an inexpensive but fast phone for social media and schoolwork.
- Fast charging saves the day
- Memory card slot for photos
- Affordable price
Elderly smart user
Someone who wants a clear screen and simple usability without too many bells and whistles.
- Lightweight
- Good AMOLED display is eye-friendly
- Headphone jack simplifies usage
Work phone seeker
Needs a secondary device for work matters that charges quickly and supports two SIM cards.
- Dual SIM support
- Very fast full charge during breaks
- Reliable 5G connection
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LatviaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Lithuania
The device supports most European 5G frequencies (n1, n3, n5, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78).
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Nord CE 3 offers a better 120Hz display and a more powerful processor, but loses the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a big advantage for the CE 2.
| Feature | Nord CE 2 | Nord CE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 90Hz AMOLED | 120Hz Fluid AMOLED |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Charging | 65W | 80W |
Samsung offers longer software support and water resistance, but OnePlus charges three times faster and is lighter in hand.
| Feature | Nord CE 2 | Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Speed | 65W | 25W |
| Water Resistance | None | IP67 |
| Memory Card | Dedicated slot | Hybrid slot |
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