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| Price |
₹ 29,999 onwards
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₹ 34,990 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Aug, 2020
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Mar, 2020
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6.44 inches
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6.44 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1080x2400 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
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1080x2400 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
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| Display Type |
AMOLED
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AMOLED
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
90 HzHigh
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
Video enhancer, Reading mode, Night mode
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Super AMOLED, HDR10+, 180Hz Touch-sensing, 2.5D Curved Glass
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2.4 GHz
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2.84 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765GRanked #16 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865Ranked #4 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 620
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Adreno 650
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| RAM |
12 GB
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12 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
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48MP + 13MP + 13MP + 2MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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| Other Camera Features |
48MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length, 1/1.72" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF; OIS, 8MP: f/2.3 Aperture; 119-degree Ultra-wide Sensor, 5MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro, HDR, Panorama, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/60/240fps, EIS
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48MP: f/1.8 aperture; 1/2.0" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 13MP: f/2.5 aperture; Telephoto, 13MP: f/2.2 aperture; Ultra-wide, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; Depth Sensor, Super night mode, Super Anti Shake, Portrait mode, Portrait light effects, AR stickers, Pose Master, AI Makeup, Super wide-angle
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| Secondary Camera |
32MP + 8MP
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16MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
32MP: f/2.5 Aperture; 1/2.8" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size, 8MP: f/2.5 Aperture; 105-degree Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel, HDR, Video: [email protected]/60fps; [email protected]/60fps
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f/2.5 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/3.1" Sensor Size, 1.0um Pixel Size, HDR, Screen Flash
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| Internal Memory |
256 GB
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256 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
8.2 mmMedium
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9.2 mmThick
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| Weight |
184 gmMedium
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214 gmHeavy
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| Width |
73.3 mmOk for one-handed use
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74.9 mmOk for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
USB-C
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
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| Battery Capacity |
4115 mAh
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4400 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 30 Warp Charge
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Yes, 55W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 30.0W Fast Charger
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Yes
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
UFS 2.1 Storage; In-display Fingerprint Sensor; NFC; Noise Filtration
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5G Compatible (Limited Band Support); UFS 3.1 Storage; Pressure-sensitive buttons; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Elegant and attractive looks - the Nord has the same design language as OnePlus flagships, and the in-hand feel is excellent
- Front design is similar to some of the Oppo and Realme phones with its dual punch-hole selfie camera
- The flat panel makes it significantly easier to use the phone with single hand
- The in-display fingerprint sensor as well as the face unlock works very well, and all it needs is a quick tap to unlock the phone
- Bright, crisp 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display - the 90Hz display on the Nord is just as vibrant and fluid as the OnePlus 8 with punchy colours and excellent viewing angles
- The brightness levels are more than enough for any situation indoors while being enough for direct under-the-sun use
- The OxygenOS is delight to have at this price, it is one of the most thoughtful, simple and clean Android skins which arguably offers the best user experience at this price point
- Snappy and fluid performance from the new Snapdragon 765G - in regular use there's hardly any difference between the Nord and OnePlus 8, it feels as fast and responsive as it's more expensive sibling - heavy games like PUBG mobile and Asphalt 9 run at their highest setting without any issue or lag
- Good camera setup for the price - a 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro
- The primary camera is the same as the one on the OnePlus 8 and captures good detail and colours are really punchy and vibrant
- The ultra-wide camera captures does a good job with colours and HDR with expected weaker details than the primary camera
- The macro camera works decently well when there is a good amount of ambient light around the subject
- The portrait lens also does a decent job, creates good bokeh and brings out nice portrait shots
- Low-light photos turn out decent, given strong enough light sources around - for darker scenes, OnePlus offers a dedicated Night mode which can be quite effective in brightening up photos
- Very good dual selfie cameras, a 32MP primary and an 8MP ultra-wide - the primary camera captures very good details, skin tones look good, and HDR is handled well
- The ultra-wide front camera is a thoughtful addition which captures a lot wider scene for all your groupies
- Overall, OnePlus has accumulated a great set of cameras for the price, they need some more tuning which OnePlus is known to provide with future updates
- Very good battery life from the 4115 mAh battery - it can easily accommodate for a day and half worth of usage with light to moderate use at 90 Hz, switching to 60 Hz improves the battery even futher
- Very good fast charging with the provided 30W charger in the box - it is able to take the battery to around 93 per cent in an hour, which is fairly quick
- The OnePlus Nord ticks all the right boxes - you get a 90Hz AMOLED display, robust hardware, good set of cameras at the back and front, unmatched software experience, and 30W fast charging - OnePlus did a fantastic job distilling the essence of its flagships into the Nord, and the result is one of the best mid-range phones in 2020
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- Good-looking smartphone with a punch-hole display and curved glass back - the Volcano Orange variant has a unique soft matte texture with a much better grip
- At the right side of the phone are touch sensitive “Monster Touch Buttons” which in certain games allow you to use index fingers to control some in-game actions - the implementation is even better than the ROG Phone, combined with optimised haptics, it makes for a rather pleasurable experience
- The in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock are both quick to unlock and consistent
- Vibrant, large 6.44-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a tiny punch-hole camera on the top-right corner - the screen offers an expansive way to enjoy games or anything else you might throw at it
- It also supports HDR10+ which adds to the contrast and makes supported content on the screen more enjoyable
- The phone’s brightness is also great under all lighting conditions
- Super fast performance with Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865 chipset, combined with the latest LPDDR 5 standard RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage - the phone aces all benchmarks and every game you throw at it will run perfectly
- The phone doesn't heat up even during long hours of heavy gaming, like playing PUBG Mobile
- Decent quad-camera setup - a 48MP primary shooter + 13MP ultra-wide lens + 13MP telephoto sensor + a 2MP depth sensor
- The pictures with the primary camera outdoors in natural daylight had ample detailing and adequate sharpness, these shots retain good brightness levels with decent contrast levels and less saturation (though, images shot indoors are a tad on the softer side)
- Decent ultra-wide lens, encapsulates a lot more in the frame than the primary sensor - the ultra-wide lens also doubles up as the macro lens and can let you go as close as 2.5cm to the subject (though, the quality isn't matched with the primary camera)
- Telephoto lens is decent too with the right amount of sharpness and dynamic range and you can zoom in upto 20X (though, the 20X zoomed photos are distorted)
- The 16MP front camera takes good selfies and manages to capture true-to-life images with a good amount of detail and even lighting
- iQOO 3 5G adds 5G support and is one of the very few phones available right now with this feature - if you want to make your phone phone future proof, you now have the option since 5G support is currently not available in India
- Good audio quality from the single speaker - can deliver high volume levels, retaining the flawless output
- Included earphones in the box, a rarity among smartphones these days
- Good battery life with the 4440 mah battery - you can easily manage a day and a half of use from the phone with moderate usage
- Incredibly fast 55W fast charging with the included charger - the battery can be charged to 50 percent in just 15 minutes
- The major advantage iQOO 3 has over it's competition are the gaming centric feature and optimisation and if the touch sensitive buttons are a must have for you, iQOO 3 is a solid choice
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The Nord has a plastic mid-frame which definitely affects its premium positioning
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- Pretty chunky and a tad heavy, at 9.2 mm thick and 215 g weight - long gaming sessions might tire your wrists
- At this price, most phones support 90Hz or higher refresh rate and seeing only 60Hz on a gaming centric smartphone is a downer
- The iQOO UI based on Android 10 OS is just the retouched Vivo FunTouch OS and a bit disappointing - the software comes across as a weak point as it is cluttered and not well optimised (though, it is very feature packed)
- Portrait mode can be a hit or miss on the iQOO 3, as the edge-detection algorithm just doesn't do a very good job
- Low-light performance is just average as images invariably turned out soft and lacking in detail
- Video recording is average too - stabilisation is only offered till Full HD and videos are noisy
- However, the Realme X50 Pro brings faster charging, a more versatile array of cameras, and, most importantly, a 90Hz display - in comparison, the iQOO seems to be second in the race it hoped to inaugurate
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| Expert Reviews |
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A well-rounded high-performance handset at a reasonable price in-depth Read Review »There’s nothing wrong with the iQOO 3, performance, cameras, charging, and an enjoyable interface are all spot on... but the Realme X50 Pro also have all of that and some in-depth Read Review »Packs in some really powerful hardware in-depth Read Review »The iQOO3 is the best multimedia and gaming phone you can buy at this price segment right now in-depth Read Review »With impeccable hardware that puts the user at the cutting edge of smartphone technology, the iQOO 3 5G ticks all the boxes for a heavy user in-depth Read Review »There is no reason to not consider iQOO 3 in-depth Read Review »Unless air triggers are somehow a must-have for you, the Realme X50 Pro is also a solid choice in-depth Read Review »iQOO 3's big advantage is the latest Qualcomm processor and more features geared towards gaming in-depth Read Review »A powerhouse to sway performance-hungry smartphones' user in-depth Read Review »From its design to performance, the IQOO 3 5G is a very solid phone and one that definitely deserves your attention... but the competition is stiff in-depth Read Review »The iQOO 3 is right up there among the leading options for anyone looking for a very powerful and yet well-crafted smartphone in-depth Read Review »The iQOO 3 is definitely one of the most capable value-for-money-flagships you can buy right now  in-depth Read Review »The Snapdragon 865 and Monster Touch Buttons are reason enough to buy this phone in-depth Read Review »The iQOO 3 is a potent smartphone that delivers power-packed performance and importantly, could be a potential segment disruptor  in-depth Read Review »- in-depth Read Review »
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