OnePlus Nord 3 128 GB / 8 GB

Almost a flagship

The smartphone is close in price and characteristics to flagship-level models and takes a lot from its “big brothers” OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11R. In terms of design, this is a minimalist, strict and not too massive device that is comfortable to hold in your hand. The back panel is made of glass, the frames around the screen are minimal, so the smartphone feels like an expensive high-end device. The manufacturer also did not skimp on the packaging: the gadget comes with a protective film glued to the display and a charging adapter.

But the most important thing is the “filling”. The OnePlus Nord 3 is based on the top-end MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor, which is a real flagship solution. Therefore, it is not surprising that the performance of the smartphone is at a high level: it works quickly, smoothly, handles multitasking easily and allows you to comfortably play even demanding games like Genshin Impact. And the cooling system ensures safe and uninterrupted operation and prevents overheating. In addition, there is fast LPDDR5X RAM, a proprietary OxygenOS shell based on the Android operating system and a capacious 5000 mAh battery with support for 80 W fast charging. With normal use, one charge should last for a day, and a full charge will take about half an hour. OnePlus claims that thanks to the battery health controller, the number of charge cycles has been increased to 1600. Simply put, after 4 years of daily charging, the battery will retain more than 80% of its capacity.

The display of the model is quite large - 6.74 inches, but nowadays compact devices have already become endangered dinosaurs. This is a Fluid AMOLED panel with high resolution (2772x1240 pixels), HDR10+ support and an adaptive refresh rate from 40 to 120 Hz for smooth scrolling. The screen is good not only on paper, but also in reality: it provides pleasant color rendering, has many settings, and is bright enough for use outdoors in sunny weather. The in-screen scanner quickly recognizes fingerprints, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support provide rich, surround sound while gaming, listening to music and watching movies. Also worth noting is 5G support, a slot for two SIM cards (but no space for a memory card), an infrared port and NFC for contactless payments and connecting to other devices.

Cameras

The smartphone is not positioned as a camera phone, but it takes good pictures. For this, there is a 16-megapixel front camera, which takes good selfies, and a main camera with three modules. This is a 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor with optical stabilization (exactly the same as the OnePlus 11), an 8 MP ultra-wide lens with a viewing angle of 112 degrees and an additional 2 MP macro lens. The pictures are detailed, without visible artifacts or distortions. Moreover, the camera performs well not only in good lighting, but also at night. All thanks to the TurboRAW algorithm and artificial intelligence, which remove noise, reduce blur and preserve colorful colors. The phone can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second, but the stabilization is weak.