The OnePlus Ace 3V, previously only available in China, has been released globally as the mid-range OnePlus Nord 4. The phone boasts an all-metal body and a 50MP main camera. But is it a compelling budget option for photographers in a market that already has some great alternatives? The OnePlus Nord 4 notably features an all-metal aluminum body and at just under 8mm thick, it is the slimmest OnePlus Nord phone yet.
It’s by no means heavy, but it feels weighty in hand when compared to other smartphones. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chip and a large 5,500mAh battery, it offers up to 512GB in RAM storage. The Nord 4 also comes with four major Android updates and six years of security updates, which is the longest support package OnePlus has put in place.
It is available in three colour options including Obsidian Midnight, Mercurial Silver and Oasis Green. I received the Oasis Green option to review. Camera-wise, the headline is the Nord 4’s with a Sony LYT-600 sensor and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS).
It is accompanied by a 112-degree and a . The Nord 4’s camera app includes a Pro mode (where you can adjust settings like the ISO, shutter speed and white balance), Portrait mode, Night mode, and Long Exposure mode. There is also a Film mode, which is similar to a Pro mode but for shooting video.
This mode looks similar to the Blackmagic Design camera app and allows you to change settings such as the ISO, shutter speed and white balance. The Nord 4 can sh.