Now that we’ve gone by 2022’s flagship smartphones, just like the Samsung Galaxy S22 and OnePlus 10 Pro, we are able to flip our consideration to the brand new mid-rangers coming by the pipeline.

OnePlus has introduced the OnePus Nord N20, its subsequent mid-range smartphone. It has a formidable checklist of specs, together with a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED show, a 4500 mAh battery, and an in-display fingerprint reader.

Inside, the Nord N20 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and as much as 512GB of storage. As for the rear-facing digital camera system, there’s a 64-MP main digital camera, a monochromatic lens, and a macro lens.

It’ll be fascinating to see how the cameras carry out in comparison with the present crop of mid-range gadgets—notably, the Samsung Galaxy A53 and the superb Pixel 5a. I’m additionally curious to see if OnePlus can replicate the pace and efficacy of the in-display fingerprint readers of its flagship collection with Qualcomm’s up to date mid-range chip.

The attraction of the current batch of middle-of-the-road smartphones is that they embody a few of the higher options of their premium counterparts at a fraction of the value. According to the spec checklist, OnePlus additionally introduced over its 33W quick charging to to the Nord N20. Fast charging is likely one of the brighter sides of utilizing a OnePlus gadget, particularly if you happen to are inclined to cost and sprint.

My largest concern concerning the OnePlus Nord N20 5G is how OnePlus will keep its software program updates. The OnePlus Nord N20 makes use of Oxygen OS, which is okay and comes with distinctive options like a gaming mode. But in keeping with the spec sheet, the Nord N20 will ship with Android 11 as a substitute of the most recent Android 12. There’s no point out of when the gadget will obtain the software program replace. That’s troubling, contemplating Samsung, Google, and even Motorola have express software program replace insurance policies associated to their mid-range gadgets.

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G shall be obtainable beginning Apr. 28 within the U.S. by T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. There aren’t any particulars on pricing but, although that shall be key, contemplating the mid-range Google and Samsung variants are priced round $450. OnePlus says the value level is “accessible.” There may also be an “open market variant” later this yr.