OnePlus Nord N200 5G review: A $240 5G phone that's predictably average | Engadget

This phone feels like it should cost hundreds more and it certainly has more flair than the Pixel 4a.Unlike Google’s affordable handset though, the Nord N200 has its fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button along the right edge. Every time I want to see my lock screen, I’d have to use an un-enrolled finger to click the power button to see the time.Given its larger 6.49-inch screen, it wouldn’t be fair to compare the N200’s weight and dimensions against smaller affordable phones like the Pixel 4a and the iPhone SE (2020). Frankly, even after I disabled the filter, it still felt like some sort of face tuning was happening, and my selfies looked a bit blurry.Though the Pixel 4a only offers a single rear camera, it’s still superior to the N200, delivering crisp, colorful pictures even in low light.One of the biggest reasons the Nord is cheaper than the likes of the Pixel 4a is its Snapdragon 480 processor. While I love how clean the company’s own OxygenOS 11 is and how similar it is to Pixel UI, certain animations take longer to trigger and make the Nord N200 feel less responsive.For example, swiping in from the edge of the screen to go back, not only requires dragging your finger a longer distance but also a slight pause before the phone recognizes the action. For now, the Nord N200 5G is really only for diehard OnePlus fans who want a 90hz screen in a super long-lasting 5G phone for cheap.Please enter a valid email address