BUYING a new smartphone shouldn't mean breaking the bank - and nor should you settle for poor quality if you go cheaper than the big names either. OnePlus has shaped up to be one of the more popular mid-range devices around since bursting onto the scene more than ten years ago. I've already tried the flagship OnePlus 12 - you can read that review here .
But for something a little more affordable, you might want to consider this, the OnePlus Nord 4. I've taken it for a whirl as my main smartphone for the last week. Here is my full verdict.
.. Metal - lots of metal.
That's the first thing that strikes me when I pick up the Nord 4. And I'm not 100 per cent sold on it aesthetically. It feels tough, which is a bonus.
And it avoids pesky finger prints too. There's a wave-effect on the back that is a nice difference compared to other samey smartphones out there and it provides a bit of extra grip as well. It doesn't feel too weighty at 199.
5g either, which is about average with competitors in this price range. As for the display, it's an AMOLED and comes in at 6.74-inches with 1240 x 2772 resolution.
That's pretty big and the resolution is larger than similar rivals, meaning you get beautiful, bold colours. Brightness is pretty good too. OnePlus has also put one of its unique features, Aqua Touch , which allows you to use the screen with wet hands - which has come in useful during a pretty rainy week (and I'm pleased to say, does work, even if it's uncomfortable).
I'm testing the Mer.
