OnePlus Nord 4 Set for July 16 Unveiling with Unique Metal Design
OnePlus is gearing up to launch its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nord 4, at a special event in Milan, Italy on July 16. The company has sent out invitations hinting at a groundbreaking metal design for the 5G era.
Key Highlights:
- Launch Date: July 16, 2023, at 3 PM local time in Milan (2 PM London, 9 AM New York)
- Standout Feature: Full metal unibody design, unique among 5G smartphones
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
- Display: 6.74-inch AMOLED, 1240x2772 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate
- Battery: 5,500 mAh with 100W fast charging
Specs and Features
The OnePlus Nord 4 is expected to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3V, which recently launched in China. If true, users can anticipate impressive specifications:
- RAM options of 12GB or 16GB
- Storage choices of 256GB or 512GB (UFS 4.0)
- A 50MP main camera with OIS, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens
- 16MP front-facing camera for selfies
- Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 out of the box
More Than Just a Phone
The July 16 event isn't solely focused on the Nord 4. OnePlus plans to unveil a suite of products, including:
- OnePlus Pad 2: A new tablet, potentially based on the China-exclusive OnePlus Pad Pro
- OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro: New true wireless earbuds with features like an equalizer, wear detection, and Dolby Atmos support
- OnePlus Watch 2R: A global version of a recently launched OnePlus Watch 2 variant
A Metal Revolution?
OnePlus is placing significant emphasis on the Nord 4's metal construction. The company's invitation states: Some say it's impossible in the 5G era to make a smartphone with the strength, sophistication and enduring quality of metal. We say… Never Settle.
This focus on build quality could be a key differentiator for the Nord 4 in the competitive mid-range smartphone market.
How to Watch
Tech enthusiasts can catch a livestream of the event on OnePlus' community page. The company is also offering viewers a chance to win the newly announced products during the stream.
Stay tuned for more details as we approach the July 16 launch date. The OnePlus Nord 4 looks set to shake up the mid-range smartphone segment with its unique design and powerful specifications.
Update: Thursday July 11 22:02
The OnePlus Nord 4 will receive four major Android updates and six years of security patches, surpassing the software support of many flagship devices. OnePlus is emphasizing the return to a metal unibody design, citing durability and strength as key factors. To address 5G signal challenges, the device incorporates strategically placed antennas and plastic inserts. The Nord 4 is rumored to be competitively priced, starting at around ₹27,999 in India with bank offers, and will include no-cost EMI options for up to six months. These features position the Nord 4 as a potential game-changer in the mid-range smartphone market, offering long-term value and premium design at an accessible price point.
Update: Sunday July 21 19:20
The OnePlus Nord 4 has officially launched in India, with pre-orders available on Amazon India. Pricing starts at ₹29,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant and ₹32,999 for the 8GB/256GB model, with additional discounts for Amazon Prime members. The device features a 6.74-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging. OnePlus has introduced AI-powered features like AI Summarizer and AI Text Translator, and committed to 4 years of Android OS upgrades and security patches. The Nord 4 has quickly claimed the top spot in the trending phones list for week 29, indicating strong consumer interest in its high-end features at a mid-range price point.
