What interesting things did OnePlus show at the Summer Launch Event

Briefly about the company OnePlus and its lines

OnePlus , a Chinese company founded in 2013, has become one of the most recognizable brands in the smartphone market in a short time. Starting with the concept of “flagship killers” – high-performance devices at an affordable price, OnePlus has gradually expanded its range to cover various price segments and product categories.

In an effort to meet the needs of different user groups, OnePlus has created several lines of devices, among which the Nord and R are particularly noteworthy. These series, although similar at first glance, have significant differences in positioning and target audience.

The Nord series, introduced in 2020, was OnePlus’ answer to the growing demand for mid-range smartphones. The devices in this series combine some premium features with more budget-friendly components, creating a balance between performance and value.

On the other hand, the R series, which debuted in 2021 with the OnePlus 9R, occupies an intermediate position between flagship models and mid-range devices (the so-called sub-flagships). The R-series offers near-top-end specifications, using, for example, flagship processors from the previous generation.

While the Nord is aimed at a younger audience looking for modern features at an affordable price, the R-series is aimed at those who want a near-flagship device but are willing to make a few sacrifices to save money.

OnePlus also has the popular Ace series (similar to R, only for other markets), Nord CE (a series that retains the key features of the older Nord version, but at a more attractive price), Nord N (one of the most affordable OnePlus series), Nord CE Lite (similar to Nord N, only for other markets), a numbered flagship series, T and Pro (flagship series), as well as many other less popular and outdated series.

OnePlus Nord 4

The main star of the presentation was the new mid-range smartphone OnePlus Nord 4. OnePlus Nord 4 became the first smartphone in the Nord series with a full metal body. The thickness of the smartphone is only 7.99 mm, which also makes it the thinnest smartphone in the Nord series. The smartphone is available in three colors:

• Mercury Silver, in which the texture of the back panel is created using 28,000 nanolasers.

• Oasis Green: To achieve this unique color, an aluminum anodizing process was used, making the smartphone resistant to everyday wear and tear.

• Obsidian Midnight: The conservative version features a specially treated matte back panel in classic colors.

Despite its compact size, the smartphone is equipped with a large 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772 x 1240 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and support for HDR10+. The peak brightness of the screen reaches 2150 nits. One of the features of the OnePlus Nord 4 screen is the Aqua Touch function, which increases the sensitivity of the screen and allows you to use the smartphone screen with wet fingers, which is very useful in rainy weather.

The smartphone uses a powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, which is 65% faster than the basic version of 7 Gen 3. The processor works in tandem with fast LPDDR5X RAM, up to 16 GB. The buyer can choose between versions with 256 or 512 GB of built-in UFS 4.0 memory. The maximum configuration of the OnePlus Nord 4 in the AnTuTu benchmark scores about 1.5 million points.

OnePlus paid special attention to the cameras. By the way, there are two of them and they are located horizontally, which is very rare these days, thanks to which the smartphone looks very interesting. The main module is a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA sensor with optical stabilization. This module is supplemented by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera from Sony with a viewing angle of 112° and an aperture of ƒ / 2.2. The smartphone also has a 16-megapixel front camera. The main feature of the cameras was the integration of artificial intelligence into their work:

• AI Best Face: Fixes photos where someone blinked.
• AI Clear Face: Automatically improves the quality of blurry faces in photos.
• AI Eraser. Allows you to remove various objects from photos.

Now all manufacturers are focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in smartphones. OnePlus also follows the trends, thanks to which the Nord 4, in addition to the AI ​​functions that we talked about above, received the AI ​​Audio Summary functions for creating short summaries of audio recordings and AI Article Summary, which allows you to generate short descriptions for web pages and articles.

OnePlus Nord 4 has the largest OnePlus battery ever. Its capacity is 5500 mAh. This battery capacity allows you to watch YouTube for 17 hours and use GPS navigation for 11.5 hours. The records do not end there, the smartphone has the fastest charging among smartphones in the OnePlus Nord line, here it is 100 W and is able to fully charge the phone in 28 minutes. OnePlus guarantees that in 4 years the total battery capacity will not decrease below 80%.

Out of the box, the OnePlus Nord 4 will run OxygenOS 14.1 based on Android 14. The manufacturer promises four major Android updates and six years of security updates. Other features include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

OnePlus Pad 2

The second major announcement at the presentation was the OnePlus Pad 2 tablet . In fact, the Pad 2 is not a new model – it is a global version of the recently introduced OnePlus Pad Pro. The Pad 2 body is made of CNC-machined aluminum with sandblasting and anodizing. The tablet is available in one color called Nimbus Gray.

The OnePlus Pad 2 features a 12.1-inch IPS display with a 3000 x 2120-pixel resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 900 nits. The screen has a 7:5 aspect ratio, which OnePlus calls ReadFit — optimized for both reading and watching videos.

The main advantage of the tablet is the use of the top Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with a clock speed of up to 3.3 GHz. Thanks to the use of this processor, the Adreno 750 video accelerator and the HyperBoost and HyperRender functions, which increase the efficiency of the hardware with the help of AI, this tablet can confidently be called a gaming one. The tablet uses fast LPDDR5X RAM and a built-in UFS 3.1 drive with a capacity of up to 256 GB.

Cameras have never been a strong point for tablets, but the OnePlus Pad 2 has two high-quality cameras: a 13MP main camera and an 8MP front camera. The OnePlus Pad 2 supports 4K video recording at 30 frames per second.

One of the main features of the OnePlus Pad 2 is the Open Canvas feature. It allows you to use up to three apps simultaneously in different configurations on one screen, which greatly improves multitasking. Drag and drop of files between apps is also supported. The Pad 2, like the Nord 4, has a lot of AI-related features – functions for deleting and cutting out elements from photos, generalizing audio and text information, converting text to speech, assistance in creating content, and much more.

The tablet now supports the OnePlus Stylo 2 stylus with 16,000 levels of pressure sensitivity and a keyboard cover. These accessories transform the tablet into a laptop and allow you to use the Pad 2 for both creativity and work.

The battery capacity is 9510 mAh, there is support for the proprietary fast charging SUPERVOOC with a power of 67 W. With such a battery, the tablet can work up to 35 hours in music listening mode and 12 hours in YouTube video viewing mode. Among other features of the OnePlus Pad 2, it is worth noting six speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Wi-Fi 7.

OnePlus Watch 2R

The OnePlus Watch 2R is positioned as a simplified and more affordable version of the flagship OnePlus Watch 2, which was presented earlier this year. Like the older model, it uses a round 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and a brightness of up to 1000 nits, protected by sapphire crystal. The watch case is made of aluminum alloy and has 5ATM water resistance. The buyer can choose from two colors – Gunmetal Gray and Forest Green. The green OnePlus Watch 2R is somewhat similar to some Rolex watch models, which use dials with a signature green hue.

The main feature of the Watch 2R is its dual-engine architecture. The watch is equipped with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 processor and an additional BES2700 chip to improve energy efficiency. The use of this technology has made it possible to achieve impressive autonomy – up to 100 hours in normal mode and up to 12 days in energy-saving mode. This configuration also made it possible to achieve the following – 10 minutes of charging provides another 24 hours of operation, and in 60 minutes you can fully charge the watch.

The watch runs on Google’s Wear OS, giving it access to a wide range of apps, but OnePlus has added its own features, including advanced fitness and health tracking.

OnePlus Watch 2R has a dual-band GPS module for precise location determination. It supports tracking of more than 100 types of physical activity, there are special modes for running, swimming, skiing, tennis and other sports with unique metrics. There are also sensors for measuring heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep quality and stress levels. Other features include 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, NFC for contactless payments, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

The fourth device presented at the presentation was the new OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro wireless headphones . There are two colors to choose from – Starry Black and Soft Jade.

The headphones are equipped with 12.4 mm dynamic emitters with a diaphragm coated with titanium. Such characteristics guarantee clear and detailed sound with deep bass. For lovers of even deeper bass, the watch uses Basswave 2.0 technology to enhance low frequencies.

The Nord Buds 3 Pro uses a hybrid active noise cancellation system of up to 49 dB. Each earbud also has a 3-microphone system that adapts to the sounds of the environment and cancels out noise during calls.

Battery life is up to 44 hours, including charging from the case (with noise cancellation turned off). With noise cancellation turned on, battery life is 20 hours. At the same time, just 10 minutes of charging provides 11 hours of listening to music.

Nord Buds 3 Pro received support for Bluetooth 5.4 with the ability to simultaneously connect to two devices. There is also a Google Fast Pair function for quick pairing with Android devices.

Conclusion

The OnePlus presentation turned out to be very rich and interesting. The company presented a whole line of new devices, each of which looks very attractive in its segment. The emphasis is also on the ecosystem, all devices work great in pairs, there is a functionality that allows you to transfer information from one OnePlus device to another.

Overall, OnePlus has once again proven that it can create high-quality and innovative devices in various categories. The company’s new products will certainly find their buyers and will be a serious competitor to more famous brands.