OnePlus Nord 4 review: A heavy-metal smartphone experience
Live MintThe Nord series launched back in 2020 with the singular goal to restore OnePlus to greatness in the mid-range segment that it once dominated with the initial OnePlus flagships – the segment the brand had since slowly and steadily vacated with each successive launch. Yes, the OnePlus Nord 4 is the first metal unibody phone in the 5G era, a departure from the regular glass-sandwich design that’s been all the rage for years. As with other recent OnePlus devices, the Nord 4 runs Android 14 out of the box, and you get the usual OxygenOS user interface. OS and camera As with other recent OnePlus devices, the Nord 4 runs Android 14 out of the box, and you get the usual OxygenOS user interface and the usual ‘fast and smooth’ experience. Verdict Save for the camera setup, there’s a lot the OnePlus Nord 4 gets right, starting with that patently original and out-and-out premium design in a mid-range package and ending on high marks for display, capable performance, fast charging, slick software and overall durability.