OnePlus Nord N200 5G

“The OnePlus Nord N200 5G is an admirable successor to the OnePlus N100. It’s more powerful, offers solid sub-6GHz 5G connectivity, and has a more responsive fingerprint sensor, and the display is incredible. It stands up well against other phones in its class, though the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G edges it out on a few points. OnePlus's own Nord N10 is still our favorite budget phone, but the $60 difference between the N200 and the N10 is significant at this price point. If you have more to spend and want a stylus and a brighter screen, the $399.99 Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G is also worth a look. We could wish OnePlus had made more improvements to the N200’s cameras and offered the generous software update policy you get with the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G. But despite the N200's drawbacks, we still think it is among the best budget phone values you can find, especially if you manage to score one for free through a carrier deal.”

“It's amazing to see premium features like a 90-Hz screen refresh rate, 5G connectivity, a massive battery, and a slick design in such an affordable phone. Unfortunately, over the weeks I've been using it, I've found myself taking fewer and fewer photos. The camera system just isn't very good, which you might expect for such a cheap phone. But you shouldn't have to settle for less from a company whose slogan is “Never Settle.””

“There is so much to like about the Nord 200 5G that it's easy to forget about the areas where it lets you down. The phone looks and feels more like a flagship than any other sub $300 phone I've used, with a gorgeous 90Hz screen and solid matte plastic Blue Quantum body. Its Snapdragon 480 chip handles everyday tasks surprisingly well, and its battery life is jaw-droppingly good, but its cameras are middling, and its long-term software support is underwhelming. The phone will only see one major platform update (Android 12), though it will get up to three years of security updates. That's frustrating for a device that otherwise could easily last you three or four years.”

“If you’re considering the OnePlus N200 5G because T-Mobile is offering you a good deal on one, then I think there’s a good argument for this phone. It doesn’t offer a lot in the way of nice extras and features, but you will get a good screen, long battery life, and a 5G device that should last a few years.”