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OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.49 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of smartphones
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.0

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

8.1

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 88% of smartphones
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 3,574 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 83% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.0

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

8.1

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

5.5
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 3,574 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 9.2 points, which is higher than 87.8% of smartphones.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

6.8
Brand name
OnePlus
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor model which is slower than processors in 72.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.3 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.3 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 70% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.3 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 70.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.49 inches
Screen size
6.49 inches
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.49 inches which is smaller than the screens of 83.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
406 ppi
Pixel density
406 ppi
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 406 ppi which is higher than that of 66.1% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,300 mAh
Battery capacity
4,300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,300 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 86.9% of smartphones and equal to those in 1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Charging speed
30 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
163 mm
Height
163 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163 mm which is shorter than 57.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Width
74.7 mm
Width
74.7 mm
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.7 mm which is narrower than 74.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
9 mm
Thickness
9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9 mm which is thicker than 80% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Weight
190 g
Weight
190 g
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 190 g which is lighter than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 4.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
108,558 cm³
Device volume
108,558 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 108,558 cm³ which is larger than 80.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 2x higher PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    8,799
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (8,799 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    8,799 vs 4,389
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 7.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    OnePlus Nord N10 5G
    the average smartphone
    OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.62 vs 8.000).
    8.62 vs 8
  • 69.5% more popular
    OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.22 vs 5.4).
    9.22 vs 5.44
  • 2x higher PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    8,799
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone achieves a higher PassMark score than the average smartphone (8,799 vs 4,389). The average smartphone PassMark score is 4,389.
    8,799 vs 4,389
  • 74.8% higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    1,063
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (1,063 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    1,063 vs 608
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.1 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.1 vs f/2.2
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 2.8% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    406 ppi
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (406 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    406 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.3 mm narrower
    Width
    74.7 mm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.2% lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 690
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 87.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    120 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (120 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    120 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 14% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4300 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 690
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 87.4% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    120 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (120 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    120 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 74% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    811
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (811 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    811 vs 3,115
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.0 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,866 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 78.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    809
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (809 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    809 vs 3,825
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 27.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,837
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,837 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,837 vs 2,533
  • 17.2% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    780
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (780 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    780 vs 942
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 21.1% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    780
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (780 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    780 vs 988
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.7 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    31.4 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.18 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.49 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.49 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 33.3% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    440 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (440 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    440 nits vs 660 nits
  • 560 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    440 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (440 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    440 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 14% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4300 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No ultra power-saving mode
    Ultra power-saving mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not have an ultra power-saving mode, the average smartphone does. 93.8% of smartphones include ultra power-saving.
  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    30 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    30 W vs 33 W
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    November 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 0.7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 11% larger volume
    Device volume
    108,558 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (108558 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    108,558 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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t3.com
30/09/2021
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zdnet.com
02/12/2020
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inverse.com
05/01/2021
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geekspin.co
09/11/2020
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geardiary.com
28/12/2020
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sypnotix.com
25/02/2021
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OnePlus N10 5G Review: How badly do YOU want 5G? - Sypnotix
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hothardware.com
09/11/2020
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OnePlus Nord N10 5G Review: A Solid Phone If You'll Settle - HotHardware
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howtogeek.com
09/11/2020
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androidpolice.com
02/07/2021
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laptopmag.com
09/11/2020
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digitaltrends.com
21/04/2022
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techradar.com
11/11/2020
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tomsguide.com
13/09/2021
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pcmag.com
19/02/2021
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nextpit.com
04/02/2021
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cgmagonline.com
01/12/2020
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xataka.com.mx
19/07/2021
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25/11/2020
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12 de noviembre de 2020
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01/03/2023
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07/01/2021
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corriere.it
10/11/2020
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smartworld.it
09/11/2020
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androidworld.nl
14/12/2020
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13/12/2020
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id.nl
19/11/2020
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13/11/2020
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13/11/2020
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13/11/2020
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What we like about OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Affordable price point for a 5G-capable phone.
  • Smooth and vivid 90Hz LCD display (a premium feature for its price range).
  • Impressive battery life, often lasting one to two days with moderate use.
  • Very fast 30W Warp Charge 30T wired charging (charger included in the box).
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD storage.
  • Clean, near-stock Android experience with the highly regarded OxygenOS.
  • Decent performance for everyday tasks and non-intensive use.
  • Good photo quality in well-lit conditions with the main camera.
  • NFC support for mobile payments.

What we don't like about OnePlus Nord N10 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Made of a glossy plastic that attracts fingerprints and feels less premium.
  • Only one major Android operating system update (ships with Android 10, upgradable to Android 11).
  • Camera performance is inconsistent, particularly in low-light conditions and with the macro/monochrome lenses.
  • Performance can stutter during demanding tasks like 3D gaming or heavy multitasking.
  • Display is an LCD panel, not the brighter, more vibrant OLED technology found in pricier phones.
  • Lacks the signature OnePlus alert slider.
  • Speakers are considered mediocre; they are loud but lack bass and can distort at higher volumes.
  • No official IP rating for water resistance and no wireless charging support.
  • Limited 5G compatibility (optimized primarily for T-Mobile in the US).

Verdict

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone featuring 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD. Key characteristics include a 6.49-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a capable 64MP quad-camera system. Pros often highlight its excellent value proposition, the inclusion of a headphone jack, and the fast 30W Warp Charge capability. Primary cons include its LCD screen rather than AMOLED, a plastic build, and a software update policy that only guaranteed one major Android version upgrade.

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