Upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T live images surface online; brings back sandstone finishing

OnePlus Nord 2T could launch between April and May under Rs 30000. Recently some live images of the handset surfaced online, showing the back panel and the close-up look of the rear camera module.

Last year, OnePlus launched its second iteration of the Nord series smartphone in India. According to reports, the Chinese smartphone makers are currently working on a new smartphone under the Nord series. The upcoming Nord mobile phone will launch as a successor to the OnePlus Nord 2. This upcoming smartphone could launch under the name of OnePlus Nord 2T. The report suggests that the latest OnePlus handset is currently in the testing phase.




As we all know, the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T mobile phone has been under rumour mills for the past couple of weeks. After multiple rumours about this smartphone, the recent render leak reveals the live images of the upcoming smartphone. Popular Indian tipster Yogesh Brar in collaboration with 91Mobiles, reveals the live pictures of the upcoming Nord 2T. Furthermore, these rendered images give us a close-up look at the back panel and the rear camera module of the smartphone.

Upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T surfaced online

The upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T seems to have all the right specifications to become a perfect smartphone for most users. The Nord 2T is likely to settle under the premium mid-range price segment. According to the rendered images, the smartphone’s design is instantly appealing to the eyes. Furthermore, the specifications appear to be excellent for gamers and casual users. The OnePlus Nord2T specifications have been already revealed. Again, the upcoming device’s launch date and price have been leaked online.

Upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T mobile phone with OnePlus One like Sandstone finish back panel
Upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T mobile phone with OnePlus One like Sandstone finish back panel (Image: 91Mobiles)

Sandstone back panel on OnePlus Nord T mobile

The render images shared by 91Mobiles reveals that the device will come with a gradient finish. This design will remind us of the original OnePlus One, as it comes with a sandstone finish. All the OnePlus fans loved this sandstone finishing. The OnePlus one like sandstone back panel is something that they have been asking the brand to bring back for a long time. The sandstone back panel was phased out by other finishes, like the frosted and glossy glass back panels.



The new camera module on OnePlus Nord 2T

Besides the Sandstone back panel design on upcoming OnePlus Nord phone. The new live image also shows a close-up look of the rear camera module of the OnePlus Nord 2T. The upcoming OnePlus Nord series smartphone could also get a rectangular camera unit. This camera module will accommodate a triple camera setup and two other sensors. All three cameras are placed inside two vertical circular rings in this triple camera setup. The top ring will house the primary camera. At the same time, the bottom ring will feature the other two camera sensors.

The other two sensors are not the two different flash modules. But rather, one of the sensors is LED Flash, and another sensor is an ambient light sensor. This ambient light sensor is similar to the sensor present on the OnePlus 8T. The camera frame seems to get the plastic build. According to previous leaks, the USB Type C port, speaker grille could be placed on the bottom edge. At the same time, the SIM Tray section and the famous OnePlus alert slider will be set on the left edge.

According to the leaked render images, the camera module appears to be asymmetric, not seen in many phones. Although, it could be possible because these are just Computer-Aided Design (CAD) renders. Therefore, we recommend you take these leaked images with a pinch of salt.

OnePlus Nord 2T: Specifications (Upcoming)

As mentioned above, OnePlus Nord will come with a balanced set of specifications. The upcoming Nord phone will sport a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. This display will also get a 2400×1080 pixels screen resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the device will also get a punch-hole cut out for a selfie camera.

  • MediaTek Chipset on upcoming OnePlus Nord mobile

Under the hood, the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T is likely to feature the recently launched MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor. This MediaTek chipset is an upgrade over the last year’s Dimensity 1200 processor. To recall, the OnePlus Nord 2 comes with Dimensity 1200 SoC. Furthermore, this chipset will pair with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

  • 80W SuperVOOC charging on OnePlus Nord

The upcoming OnePlus phone is also likely to run on the Oxygen OS 12. The Oxygen OS will run on top of the Android 12 operating system. The complete hardware on OnePlus Nord 2T is expected to get its backup from a 4500mAh battery. Additionally, this battery will get its juice from an 80W SuperVOOC charging solution. According to leaks, this is the same charging solution that is already present on the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Furthermore, the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T is likely to get all necessary connectivity options in terms of connectivity. These options may include support for 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS. Moreover, the upcoming OnePlus smartphone will also get a USB Type-C port for charging and data sync.

  • 50MP triple camera setup on OnePlus Nord 2T

Moving towards optics, the OnePlus Nord 2T will pack in a triple rear camera setup, as mentioned above. The back camera unit comprises a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor. This primary sensor will also get Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) support. The secondary camera is an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens with an f/2.25 aperture. The third lens is a 2MP monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. This OnePlus handset could also get a 32MP snapper on the front for selfies and video calls.



OnePlus Nord 2T Launch Date (Expected)

OnePlus Nord 2T will join the OnePlus Nord 2 series. It will be the latest addition to the premium mid-range segment. The OnePlus Nord 2T launch is likely to happen sometime between April and May. We can expect the teaser to start coming in early April. Also Read – OnePlus Nord 2 goes official as the original Nord’s successor in India

Upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T Price in India (Expected)

Being a premium mid-range phone, the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T is likely to fall between Rs 30000 to Rs 40000. Meanwhile, there are chances that the upcoming OnePlus Nord base model is likely to debut for under Rs 30000. However, just like the OnePlus Nord 2, we doubt if the base variant will ever be in stock or will be rarely available for purchase.

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