Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, commented: “The arrival of the Nord CE 5G comes a few months after the launch of the flagship OnePlus 9, but it’s worth the wait if you’re looking for powerful specs at a cheaper price.
“At only £299, the Nord CE 5G is less than half the cost of its premium stablemate, but it still boasts a 64MP triple camera, 16MP selfie snapper, and 6.43-inch 90Hz screen.
“OnePlus handsets are growing in popularity, but the absence of a full range of mobile networks offering contracts with these devices is slightly limiting the brand’s UK reach.
“However, it plays nicely into their avid Android fanbase and direct-to-consumer strategy - and buying a reasonably priced phone like the Nord CE 5G and pairing it with a SIM-only deal means you could save hundreds of pounds in the long run.
“Away from the glitz and fanfare as Apple and Samsung launch £1,000-plus smartphones, there’s another battle raging for the mid-tier market.
“OnePlus, Oppo and Xiaomi keep unveiling impressive devices at reasonable prices, and it will be interesting to see who wins the hearts and minds of cost-conscious consumers.”
About Uswitch
Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles.
More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.
