Ahead of its debut on July 21, OnePlus released an Instagram video stating that its Nord phone will come with Google’s Messages and Phone apps installed instead of its own SMS and dialer, 9to5Google reported. The device will also have Google’s Duo video chat app pre-installed, according to the video.
According to the video, it is unclear why OnePlus decided to shoot with Google applications, but apparently it seeks the “smoother” Android experience. How 9to5Google Notes, the use of Google Messages gives Nord users access to RCS messaging.
OnePlus has said the Nord, slated for an augmented reality launch event on Tuesday, will be a “more affordable” device. The Instagram video refers to “a pretty good price,” but offers no details, however OnePlus said in a video last month that the Nord will cost less than $ 500.
Along with various official announcements, other details about the new phone have leaked in recent weeks. OnePlus confirmed its name, saying the Nord will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G 5G processor, 6.55-inch, 90Hz OLED display, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is also expected to have a 48-megapixel main camera and a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens.
OnePlus Nord is expected to launch first to users in Europe and India.
