# Low-Cost 5G Smartphones The OnePlus Nord Smartphone is Advanced Yet Budget-Friendly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-nord References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/oneplus-nord/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [oneplus](https://www.oneplus.com/nord-series/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The OnePlus Nord smartphone is an upcoming mobile device that aims to deliver a next-generation experience at a price point that makes it far more accessible than other [flagship solutions on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-g77). The smartphone is powered by a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-nord-ce-3-lite) [Snapdragon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-f60-5g) 765G processor to provide speedy productivity as well as 5G connectivity to make it ready to use on newly launched networks. The unit features additionally impressive specs including 12GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of storage and a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus Nord smartphone is being launched by the brand using augment reality (AR), which will help consumers to experience the device in a new way that doesn't require them to head into their local telecom location or retail store. Image Credit: Marques Brownlee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable 5G Smartphones:** Opportunity for companies to develop budget-friendly smartphones that offer advanced features and 5G connectivity. - **Augmented Reality Shopping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for retail industry to implement AR technology for product demonstrations and virtual shopping experiences. - **High-performance Mid-range Smartphones:** Potential for smartphone manufacturers to create devices with powerful processors, ample storage, and impressive display technology at a more affordable price point. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Telecommunications:** Opportunity for telecom companies to expand their customer base by offering affordable 5G smartphones. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer electronics industry to cater to the growing demand for budget-friendly smartphones with advanced features. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to adopt augmented reality technology to enhance the shopping experience and attract tech-savvy customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futureproofed Mid-Range Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-nord-3.md) - [Base-Level Smartphone Iterations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-nord-ce5.md) - [Advanced Camera System Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-nord-ce-3-lite.md) - [Low-Cost Quad-Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-11.md) - [Metallic Unibody Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-nord-4.md) - [Affordable Flagship Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-15r.md) - [Affordable High-End Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-11r.md) - [Pro-Grade Low-Cost Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-q5-pro.md) - [Fast-Charging Wide-Screen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nord-3.md)