The OnePlus Nord launch date has been confirmed for July 21, and the firm is claiming a world’s first as it‘ll be held in AR (augmented reality).
Nevertheless, it isn’t the actual fact that it is the world’s first smartphone AR launch which ought to be the principle draw, however the handset itself. OnePlus has been extensively teasing its inexpensive Nord cellphone in latest weeks, and followers can be hoping the handset lives as much as the agency‘s extreme hype. We already know a number of particulars in regards to the OnePlus Nord, together with the actual fact it can include a sub-$500 price tag, whereas it can pack a Snapdragon 765G chipset, 5G connectivity and a “flagship-level” camera.
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OnePlus has additionally given us a couple of glimpses of what the Nord seems to be like, however we’re but to see the design absolutely.
Rumors counsel the OnePlus Nord will include twin front-facing cameras, both three or four rear cameras, and a big, excessive refresh-rate show – however we’ll possible have to attend until July 21 to search out out if these are correct.
How to watch the OnePlus Nord AR launch
If you wish to tune into the OnePlus Nord AR launch on July 21 you’ll have to seize your smartphone and obtain the OnePlus Nord AR app from the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android).
As soon as downloaded, you may have to open the app and comply with the directions to just accept permissions, create your avatar and make sure you’re prepared for launch day.
- Open the OnePlus Nord AR App at 3pm BST / 10am EDT / 7am PDT
- Follow the on-screen prompts to begin the AR experience
- Ensure you have a good internet connection for constant streaming
900 OnePlus Nord handsets for pre-order
OnePlus made 100 handsets obtainable for pre-order on July 1, and that inventory disappeared in a matter of seconds. Should you missed out then, there’s one other probability to stake a declare for a handset with 900 OnePlus Nord pre-orders obtainable from 9am BST / 4am EDT / 1am PDT on July 8. These pre-orders will solely be obtainable to these in Europe and the UK, and if you miss out for a second time there is a third spherical of pre-orders on July 15.
You will have to half with €20 to secure your pre-order, with the cost being knocked off the ultimate handset worth, and every pre-order comes with some unique OnePlus goodies too. It is price noting that we nonetheless do not know the ultimate OnePlus Nord worth, nor will we have all of the specs for the handset, so you may be pre-ordering a product with out realizing all of the details. For many who want slightly extra reassurance, you may need to wait until the July 21 launch occasion to find out if the Nord takes your fancy.
We’ll additionally have a full OnePlus Nord review available when we finally manage to get our fingers on the cellphone, which is able to give you our particular buying advice.