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I have never tested OnePlus phones before buying this OnePlus Nord N100 because OnePlus mainly produces high end phones which are quite expensive. With the arrival of the "North" range, OnePlus decided to attack the entry level, so I had no more excuses, I had to test this new model. [b][b] OnePlus is mainly positioned in a premium segment and declining a phone for the entry level is an exercise that will force OnePlus to make sacrifices while keeping a philosophy close to their other products. With a price around 150 €, the OnePlus Nord N100 will have to face phones like the Redmi Note 10 or the Poco X3 which on paper seem to exceed the OnePlus on many points. It is not therefore a given but at the end of this test, you will be able to judge yourself if this phone is made for you. [b][b][b][b][b]linkManufacturer web site:https://www.oneplus.com/[b]linkSite where I have bought the OnePlus Nord N100: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AFhjH4[b]
Structure of my tests
I test the phones according to a pre-established structure (see below) to provide you with as much information as possible. Unfortunately, this takes a long time. Some tests like network performance tests take several days and for photo tests I sometimes have to wait until the weather is suitable to take pictures in good conditions. I am therefore obliged to publish the tests step by step, so I invite you to come back if the test is not complete at the time of your visit.[b] How are my tests different from others on the web?
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Timeline
April 1, 2021: Order of the OnePlus Nord N100 on Aliexpress [b] April 6, 2021: I received the OnePlus, the delivery was fast, I can start the test[b]
Why this phone?
The price is an essential criterion of choice in the phones that I test, the usual price of OnePlus is well above the phones that I usually buy but with its 128 €, this OnePlus N100 almost automatically became a target for a test. The price is obviously not the only motivation, my curiosity also plays a role and I always take a look at the technical specifications. [b][b] On paper this OnePlus Nord N100 is not a benchmark in terms of performance and I could not find any information on the photo sensor used. The level of finish on the other hand seems rather good, the screen uses a frequency of 90hz occupying 90% of the available space, the phone has two speakers for sound in stereo and the battery capacity is above the average. [b][b][b]
Unpacking
I received the OnePlus Nord N100 in its black packaging and a small red bag containing a European charger because oddly the version with a European charger was more expensive while the phone is exactly the same. The choice of black for the box gives a more premium effect despite the price of the phone, the packaging is fairly standard but consistent with the brand. [b][b] The box contains the phone, a manual (safety instructions!), A charger and a USB cable. The box therefore contains the strict minimum as is also the case for Xiaomi in this price range. [b][b]
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[b]
Length : 164.9 Width : 75.1 Thickness : 8.5 Weight : 188 Jack output : Yes USB Type : Type C Infrared port : No
First configuration
The configuration of the OnePlus Nord N100 is slightly different from what I have seen on other Android phones, you must first accept the terms and conditions of OnePlus before recovering your files from a previous phone (Android or iOS) and go through the usual steps. OnePlus has inserted a screen to get you to sign up for the program for its Improvement Program, this is the first time I've seen this at such a high level in a phone setup. Apart from this screen, there are no other forced services like a cloud or that sort of thing that can be found at Samsung or Xiaomi. [b][b]
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[b]
Finish
What does a premium brand do when it starts marketing an entry-level product? It makes sacrifices and the most obvious temptation is to offer entry-level finishes. Fortunately, this is not the case with this OnePlus Nord N100, OnePlus has designed a sober and elegant phone. The use of plastic is quite successful, the back does not deform, it offers metallic reflections and the photo sensor is well integrated. [b][b] I was a little surprised by the position of the buttons. The volume buttons are on the left below the sim drawer while most manufacturers place these buttons on the other side. I find that this is a rather risky choice because when you are used to using volume buttons on the right, the use of these buttons on the left will require some adaptations in your habits. I find the buttons on the right easier to access. The start button is quite small and is located on the top edge of the right side. [b][b] The OnePlus Nord N100 is equipped with two stereo speakers, one at the top and one at the bottom of the phone, it is a configuration similar to the latest models from Redmi / Xiaomi. This type of construction achieves sound of equal power and quality from either side of the phone. [b][b] The screen occupies a large area and is only interrupted by a punch at the top left. The borders are visible and the lower one is also quite thick. [b][b] The OnePlus Nord N100 has a fairly elongated shape allowing it to be easily held with one hand, but this format will result in your videos in landscape format being displayed with a large black border on the left and right. At first glance, the screen looks good. [b][b]
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[b]
Specifications
[b]The information below comes from the Device Info HW application. The application provides detailed technical information about the tested phone.I bought the 4Gb / 64 Gb version of the OnePlus Nord N100, there were also no other versions at the same time to write this test. I took a screenshot of the tech specs below. The wifi chipset is the same as on the Redmi Note 10 range. In terms of sound, it is a chipset that I have not yet tested. I couldn't find any additional information about the camera either. [b][b]
[b][b]The OnePlus Nord N100 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor, it is a CPU offering entry level performance which should be below the Redmi Note 10. This CPU is also used in the Nokia 3.4, the Oppo A32 or the Realme C15. [b][b] For the graphics part, the OnePlus Nord N100 is based on a Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU, it is also an entry-level GPU which should offer lower performance than Redmi Note 10.[b]
Benchmark Antutu/3DMark
I got a little over 145,000 points with Antutu, this ranks the OnePlus Nord n100 quite low in the ranking and compared to other phones of the same price, the OnePlus Nord N100 lags a bit behind. If you are used to this kind of phone, you will not experience any problems on a daily basis. On the other hand, I am used to changing phones often and I feel that this OnePlus Nord N100 is a bit slow when it is necessary to change the screen or when, for example, it is necessary to use the keyboard, there is a noticeable latency between your request and the telephone answer. [b][b]
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[b]
Antutu score : 145269 Antutu CPU : 57753 Antutu GPU : 22566 Antutu UX : 25719 Antutu Mem : 39231
[b]Top 10 - performance ranking based on Antutu 1. Poco F5 - 910362 2. Poco F4 Gt - 853016 3. Realme Gt - 811858 4. Black Shark 4 Pro - 759986 5. Poco X4 Gt - 714577 6. Oppo Find X2 Pro - 605184 7. Oneplus 8t - 595000 8. Poco F3 - 589677 9. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro - 581650 10. Oneplus 8 Pro - 579417
Number of smartphones in the ranking:155 Position of this smartphone in the ranking:103/155
Note: this ranking only contains the phones I tested as well as a few others that I added for reference. [b]Gaming[b]To test the performance in game, I download the mobile PUBG game and evaluate the in-game experience, graphics level and depth of vision. This game is quite demanding and should help you evaluating the performance of a phone. The OnePlus Nord N100 is not a phone designed for gamers but you can use it to play games like PUBG Mobile with some sacrifices on graphics quality. As the screen is not in HD, the phone needs less resources to run a game of this type, but despite everything, the level of graphics is quite low. The textures load quite slowly but once in the game, the experience is correct and I did not experience any problem with fluidity.[b]
Network performance
The OnePlus Nord N100 offers good coverage of the frequencies used in Europe, it is even compatible with the B28 frequency in 700 MHz used by some operators such as Bouygues in France.[b]
3G frequencies : B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900) 4G frequencies : B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B28b (700), B28a (700), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500) Bluetooth : Bluetooth 5.0 LE Volte : Yes NFC : No Number measurements : 896 Average signal (reference) : -91.23 Average signal (telephone) : -96.005 Average deviation reference/telephone : -4.775 Min/Max signal (reference) : -88 / - 99 Min/Max signal (phone) : -96 / -99
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Signal 4G (before december 2020)[b]The ability to pick up the network correctly is an essential element for a phone but it is only very rarely measured. To measure a phone's ability to pick up the network, I perform a large number of measurements on the same cells to be able to compare phones under similar conditions. The signal is measured in dBm, a value of -90dBm indicates a worse signal than -70dBm. These measurements are therefore taken under real conditions and not in a laboratory, they are not scientific but give a good indication of performance. [b][b]Network signal sensitivity rating
Phone tested:
Average signal (dBm)
Number of measurements:
Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro
-88
1600
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
-91.305
600
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
-93
788
Samsung Galaxy A70
-94.511
1975
Nokia 5.3
-94.98
531
Realme 6
-95.14
2301
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
-95.922
1599
Xiaomi Mi A3
-95.95
1000
Huawei Y6 2019
-95.95
1199
Doogee S58 Pro
-96.22
856
Redmi 9a
-96.48
1000
Meizu Note 9
-96.68
937
Motorola G8 Power
-96.88
1032
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
-97.01
1430
Redmi 9c
-97.04
1000
Umidigi S3 Pro
-97.13
1200
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
-97.34
879
Samsung Galaxy A21s
-97.78
1000
Umidigi F1
-97.82
298
Ulefone Armor 7e
-98.7
1000
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
-99
1000
Honor 9x
-99.14
899
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s
-99.4
1860
Poco F2 Pro
-99.8
1247
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
-100.79
1785
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g
-100.88
1198
Poco X3
-101.19
821
Umidigi F2
-101.47
712
[b][b]Signal 4G (from December 2020)[b]I decided to change the methodology for measuring the network because I noticed that the configuration of the mobile network changes over time. This makes it more difficult to compare phones because the conditions are no longer exactly the same.[b][b]To overcome this problem, I set up a device that captures 24 hours a day about ten parameters from the mobile network (ex: cell id, rssi, rsrq, snr, frequency,...). I then place the phone next to the device for 24 to 48 hours taking the same measurements so that I can compare them. [b][b] Overview of the phones tested with this methodology[b][b]
Phone tested:
Measurements
Avg signal (reference)
Avg signal (phone)
Min/Max (reference)
Min/Max (phone)
Samsung Galaxy S10+
457
-93.06
-97.39
-89 / -98
-97 / -99
Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro
669
-93.69
-95.84
-90 / -95
-92 / -98
Poco F2 Pro
1438
-91.02
-94.99
-89 / -94
-94 / -96
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g
1645
-90.77
-95.02
- 88 / -98
-95 / -100
Poco X3
821
-94.89
-103.19
-91 / -97.7
-101 / -104
Umidigi Bison
2343
-92.71
-96.46
-90 / -99
-94 / -102
Oukitel C21
1101
-92.04
-94.99
-90 / -97
-92 / -95
Poco M3
1116
-92.09
-91.74
-88 / -98
-90 / -99
Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro
1071
-90.61
-94.03
-88 / -94
-94 / -96
Umidigi A9 Pro
981
-90.40
-94.01
-88 / -95
-93 / -95
Redmi Note 9t
1201
-92.149
-91.71
-90 / -97
-91 / -97
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
999
-92.35
-93.99
-88 / -97
-92 / -98
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
877
-89.72
-90.56
- 88 / -92
-89 / -95
Poco X3 Pro
1876
-91.45
-92.91
-90 / -94
-90 / -96
Poco F3
1382
-90.79
-94.2
-89 / -94
-93 / -98
Oneplus Nord N100
896
-91.23
-96.005
-88 / - 99
-96 / -99
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
2875
-91.36
-91.49
-87 / -96
-90 / -96
Samsung Galaxy A52
1427
-89.27
-93.39
-87 / -98
-92 / -96
Doogee S96 Pro
1259
-94.2
-91.21
-90 / -102
-88 / -95
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s
957
-92.07
-97.62
-90 / -102
-96 / -102
Poco M3 Pro
1247
-91.76
-102.97
-99 / -104
-88 / -98
Realme Gt
843
-96.49
-94.02
-93 / -101
- 92 / -96
F150 R2022
1002
-92.4
-105.1
-90 / -97
-98 / -110
Umidigi Bison Pro
936
-94.2
-104.98
-91 / -98
-95 / -105
Redmi 10
2141
-94.74
-100.92
-92 / -98
-99 / -101
Tcl 10 Pro
871
-93.43
-94.001
-92 / -96
-93 / -95
Poco M4 Pro
570
-93.71
-96.78
-91 / -98
-95 / -99
Google Pixel 5
1444
-91.02
-97.02
-90 / -94
-97 / -101
Xiaomi 11t
1576
-92.305
-92.003
-90 / -96
-92 / -93
Redmi Note 11
1223
-92.5
-91.32
-92/-97
-90 / -93
Black Shark 4 Pro
2383
-95.178
-95.42
-90 / -100
-93 / -101
Redmi Note 11 Pro
349
-95.33
-93
-89 / -101
-92 / -94
Poco M4 Pro 4g
1202
-90.85
-88.95
-87 / - 95
-88 / -98
Tcl 30 Se
567
-92.11
-92.85
-88 / -98
-99 / -93
Poco X4 Pro
562
-92.06
-94.01
-90 / -95
-95 / -93
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g
945
-93.5
-93.54
-91 / -97
-92 / -97
Poco F4 Gt
832
-95.02
-93.09
-90 / -99
-93 / -97
Oukitel Wp18
1351
-95.94
-92.92
-91 / -97
-92 / -97
Poco X4 Gt
387
-96.99
-96.505
-96 / -98
-95 / -98
Poco F4
524
-95.78
-95.04
-93 / -99
-94/-96
Oneplus Nord 2t
1340
-98.83
-96.305
-95 / -102
-90 / -99
Redmi 10a
707
-89.026
-97.97
-87 / -91
-97 / -103
Poco M5
762
-95.18
-95.07
-98 / -93
-99 / -94
Unihertz Tank
1426
-91.21
-93.97
-90 / -95
-89 / -96
Poco X5 5g
2234
-92.3
-99.1
-91 / -95
- 100 / -98
Google Pixel 6a
853
-91.8
-95
-90 / -94
-95 / -97
Redmi Note 12
1023
-89.6
-96.99
-88 / -93
-95 / -97
Redmi Note 12 Pro
1576
-91.96
-94.93
-89 / -96
-93 / -95
Unihertz Luna
1133
-91.7
-91.94
-89 / -95
-92 / -94
Poco F5
1321
-91.69
-95.05
-90 / -97
-94 / -97
[b][b]
I performed 896 4G signal measurements with the OnePlus Nord N100 and got an average signal of -96.005 dBm while my measuring device got an average signal of -91.23 dBm over the same period . The difference is significant and this places the OnePlus Nord in the low average of the ranking. This means that if you live in an area where the network coverage is not very good, this phone may have quality problems. I saw large fluctuations with my meter (especially at night), I guess the network operator made some changes which affected the signal performance.[b][b][b]Download/Upload speed[b]To test the download speed, I have identified some 4G cells offering good performance where I test all my devices several times to see what download and upload speed they can achieve.[b]Top 10 - speed ranking in download 1. Samsung Galaxy S20 D:351Mbps U: 20Mbps 2. Poco X3 D:232Mbps U: 55Mbps 3. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g D:223Mbps U: 52Mbps 4. Poco F2 Pro D:207Mbps U: 53Mbps 5. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite D:153Mbps U: 68Mbps 6. Xiaomi Mi A3 D:150Mbps U: 60Mbps 7. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s D:150Mbps U: 60Mbps 8. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite D:149Mbps U: 60Mbps 9. Samsung Galaxy A21s D:147Mbps U: 51Mbps 10. Huawei Y6 2019 D:145Mbps U: 61Mbps
Number of smartphones in the ranking:30 Position of this smartphone in the ranking:0/30
Note: the theoretical maximum speed of a telephone is often limited by the configuration of the mobile network and the congestion of the network at the time of the measurement. So maybe you could get a higher speed on another network [b][b]
Wifi performance
To test a phone's ability to receive the network properly, I take measurements near my router and then remotely (and always at the same place). This gives me an average in dBm where a value of -90 dBm indicates poorer performance than a value at -30 dBm.[b]
Wifi frequencies : 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac Download speed : 142 Signal / close : -15 Signal / distant : -67
Wifi signal[b]The OnePlus Nord N100 uses the same chipset for wifi as the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro, so the result of my measurements is very similar. I got -15 dBm near my router and -67 dBm at a distance, these are in the upper average of my measurements.[b][b]Top 10 - wifi sensitivity ranking 1. Poco F2 Pro -11dBm 2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro -12dBm 3. Realme Gt -12dBm 4. Redmi Note 12 Pro -13dBm 5. Samsung Galaxy A21s -13dBm 6. Redmi Note 11 Pro -13dBm 7. Poco F5 -14dBm 8. Oneplus Nord N100 -15dBm 9. Poco X3 Pro -15dBm 10. Poco F3 -15dBm
Number of smartphones in the ranking:74 Position of this smartphone in the ranking:8/74
[b]Download/Upload speed[b]To test the speed in Wifi, I connect to my router in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (if available) and use the Ookla application to measure the speed.[b]Top 10 - wifi download speed ranking 1. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g 866Mbps 2. Redmi Note 12 Pro 866Mbps 3. Poco F4 866Mbps 4. Google Pixel 6a 866Mbps 5. Poco F4 Gt 866Mbps 6. Poco X4 Gt 866Mbps 7. Oneplus Nord 2t 866Mbps 8. Black Shark 4 Pro 866Mbps 9. Poco F5 866Mbps 10. Poco M4 Pro 4g 433Mbps
Number of smartphones in the ranking:72 Position of this smartphone in the ranking:61/72
Note: I have a 400Mbps line and a modem capable of delivering higher speed, but I can never be sure how much bandwidth is available when doing a test. [b]
GPS performance
[b]To test the quality of the GPS signal I use the Offline Maps application and I make the same train trip in pedestrian mode. Why? In pedestrian mode, the GPS does not artificially correct the signal to stick to the road, it has no markings, so you can see the actual position. I then use an application to measure the accuracy of the signal. The GPS test reveals an accuracy level of 3 meters, which is an average score. I got this score in the open, so you have to add a few yards under a thick layer of branches. [b][b] I also checked the supported frequencies and I think the OnePuls Nord N100 is able to handle multiple frequencies as I see L1 and L5 for GPS, E1 and E5 for Galileo.[b][b]Top 10 - GPS accuracy ranking 1. Poco M5 1m 2. Poco X4 Gt 1m 3. Unihertz Tank 1m 4. Oukitel C21 1m 5. Redmi 9a 1m 6. Redmi 10a 1m 7. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s 1m 8. Doogee S96 Pro 1m 9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 1m 10. Umidigi Bison Pro 1m
Number of smartphones in the ranking:44 Position of this smartphone in the ranking:0/44
Note: An accuracy of 3 meters or less can easily be corrected by a good GPS application. Phone performance also plays a role in how fast your display updates, so good accuracy could be compromised by too slow a display. [b]
Battery range
Capacity : 5000 Fast charge : Yes W max : 18 Range (100% brightness) : 808.00 Range (50% brightness) : 1278.00 Charging time : 663.00 Discharge speed (100%) : 0.12 Discharge score (100%) : 6.19 Discharge speed (50%) : 0.08 Discharge score (50%) : 3.91 Charging speed : 0.15 Charging score : 7.54
From March 2020, I replaced my subjective battery test with a technical test to better measure the real behaviour of the battery. Now I test the autonomy and charging time under absolutely identical conditions. I perform several measurements, so this test alone takes several days during which I cannot use the phone for anything else.
Battery life - methodology To test the battery life, I measure the battery consumption every minute in strictly identical conditions to be able to compare phones and also to allow you to evaluate your phone in the same conditions. I rule out any influence of applications that could interfere with the measurement. The autonomy is not linear, the battery sometimes discharges much faster at the end. This is a frustrating phenomenon but with my measurements, you will know if you need to find a charger quickly.
Battery life The battery of the OnePlus Nord N100 has a capacity of 5000 mAh and has discharged from 100% to 1% in 808.00 minutes with 100% brightness, it has discharged from 100% to 1% in 1278.00 minutes with 50% brightness. I obtain in this way an average discharge speed of 0.12% per minute with 100% luminosity and 0.08% per minute with 50% luminosity, the consumption is therefore 6.19 mA per minute with 100% luminosity and 3.91 with 50% luminosity. To be able to compare the efficiency of the phone and its influence on the battery, you have to compare the 6.19 (or 50%) score with that of other smartphones, the figure should be as low as possible.
Charging time - methodology To test the charging time, I always use the same charger with the same cable. I measure the charging time minute by minute to see the evolution of the charge as well as the charging speed. The charging speed of a battery is not linear, it is often faster at the beginning and slower at the end. The charger is compatible with fast charging.
Charging time The battery of the OnePlus Nord N100 has a capacity of 5000 mAh and has been charged from 1% to 100% in 663.00 minutes. This gives me an average charging speed of 0.15% per minute and therefore an increase of 7.54 mA per minute. To compare the performance of the OnePlus Nord N100 compared to other phones, you should use the 7.54 per minute score, this score should be as high as possible.
Important note: the charging speed is not always linear, the graph below gives you an indication of the battery behaviour.
The following table lists the phones tested with the technical battery test, they are ranked in order of efficiency. A higher battery capacity should logically result in a higher battery life but it is not always the case and it does not give any indication of the efficiency of a phone.
Smartphone
Capacity (mAh)
Battery life (minutes)
Efficiency Score
Battery life (minutes) / 50%
Efficiency Score / 50%
Charging time
.Score charging
Honor 9x
4000
770.00
5.19
1333.00
3.00
151.00
26.49
Nokia 5.3
4000
549.00
7.29
1096.00
3.65
199.00
20.10
Samsung Galaxy S20
4000
565.00
7.08
1217.00
3.29
136.00
29.41
Oukitel C21
4000
497.00
8.05
1324.00
3.02
167.00
23.95
Google Pixel 5
4080
773.00
5.28
1559.00
2.62
81.00
50.37
Umidigi A9 Pro
4150
552.00
7.52
1562.00
2.66
112.00
37.05
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g
4160
749.00
5.55
1541.00
2.70
163.00
25.52
Realme 6
4300
704.00
6.11
1104.00
3.89
162.00
26.54
Google Pixel 6a
4410
534
8.26
1935
2.28
111
39.73
Samsung Galaxy A52
4500
652.00
6.90
1239.00
3.63
165.00
27.27
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g
4500
525.00
8.57
1211
3.72
24
187.50
Realme Gt
4500
574.00
7.84
1057.00
4.26
87.00
51.72
Tcl 10 Pro
4500
465.00
9.68
889.00
5.06
133.00
33.83
Poco F4
4500
554.00
8.12
1141
3.94
98
45.92
Black Shark 4 Pro
4500
425.00
10.59
937.00
4.80
29.00
155.17
Oneplus Nord 2t
4500
693
6.49
1492
3.02
121
37.19
Poco F3
4520
657.00
6.88
1840.00
2.46
122.00
37.05
Poco F4 Gt
4700
365.00
12.88
1082
4.34
38
123.68
Poco F2 Pro
4700
1150.00
4.09
1536.00
3.06
180.00
26.11
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s
5000
636.00
7.86
1556.00
3.21
161.00
31.06
Poco M3 Pro
5000
657.00
7.61
1647.00
3.04
131.00
38.17
Poco X4 Pro
5000
643.00
7.78
1361
3.67
74
67.57
Umidigi Bison Pro
5000
610.00
8.20
1632.00
3.06
255.00
19.61
Redmi 10
5000
664.00
7.53
1684.00
2.97
165.00
30.30
Poco M4 Pro
5000
634.00
7.89
1600.00
3.13
123.00
40.65
Xiaomi 11t
5000
476.00
10.50
1204.00
4.15
97.00
51.55
Redmi Note 11
5000
592.00
8.45
1 376.00
3.63
69.00
72.46
Oneplus Nord N100
5000
808.00
6.19
1278.00
3.91
663.00
7.54
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
5000
691.00
7.24
1728.00
2.89
193.00
25.91
Poco X5 5g
5000
493
10.14
1058
4.73
228
21.93
Motorola G8 Power
5000
912.00
5.48
2792.00
1.79
311.00
16.08
Redmi Note 12 Pro
5000
618
8.09
1294
3.86
120
41.67
Redmi Note 12
5000
637
7.85
1517
3.30
81
61.73
Samsung Galaxy A21s
5000
729.00
6.86
1283.00
3.90
166.00
30.12
Redmi Note 9t
5000
766.00
6.53
2054.00
2.43
148.00
33.78
Redmi 9a
5000
694.00
7.20
1902.00
2.63
195.00
25.64
Redmi 9c
5000
656.00
7.62
1915.00
2.61
170.00
29.41
Redmi 10a
5000
682
7.33
1820
2.75
163
30.67
Umidigi Bison
5000
550.00
9.09
1471.00
3.40
238.00
21.01
Tcl 30 Se
5000
650
7.69
1 225.00
4.08
172
29.07
Poco M4 Pro 4g
5000
723.00
6.92
1 500.00
3.33
77.00
64.94
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
5020
625.00
8.03
1557.00
3.22
213.00
23.57
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s
5020
663.00
7.57
1876.00
2.68
224.00
22.41
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
5020
650.00
7.72
1808.00
2.78
162.00
30.99
Poco X4 Gt
5080
726.00
7.00
1538
3.30
113
44.96
Umidigi F2
5150
927.00
5.56
1854.00
2.78
299.00
17.22
Poco X3
5160
653.00
7.90
1654.00
3.12
181.00
28.51
Poco X3 Pro
5160
648.00
7.96
1688.00
3.06
138.00
37.39
Doogee S58 Pro
5180
845.00
6.13
1908.00
2.71
177.00
29.27
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
5260
827.00
6.36
1609.00
3.27
208.00
25.29
Ulefone Armor 7e
5500
768.00
7.16
1140.00
4.82
179.00
30.73
Poco M3
6000
842.00
7.13
1898.00
3.16
217.00
27.65
Doogee S96 Pro
6350
929.00
6.84
1405.00
4.52
424.00
14.98
F150 R2022
8300
879.00
9.44
1498.00
5.54
243.00
34.16
Oukitel Wp18
12500
2 733.00
4.57
2859
4.37
362
34.53
helpHow to read these figures? The battery capacity is an important element in determining the autonomy of a phone but it is not the only factor. A phone with a large battery may have a shorter battery life if it consumes more power. If I had to take an example from everyday life, I would use the universe of the car. If a car has a large fuel tank, it should be able to drive a longer distance unless its average fuel consumption is higher. The battery efficiency score works the same way, it should be as low as possible and represents the energy consumption of the phone. These differences in efficiency are often related to the brightness of the screen, large bright screens will tend to consume more energy and even if they have a large battery, their range will be shorter.
In summary I was a little surprised with the results of the battery test, I thought I made a mistake somewhere, so I did it again a few times but got the same result. Each time I took more than 10 hours to fully charge the phone, I've never seen that. I first used my usual charger, I changed the cables, I used the charger that came in the box but I got about the same result each time. 10 hours to charge a phone is excessively long! [b][b] On the other hand, autonomy is average and I would even say that with the screen turned on at 100%, the OnePlus Nord N100 ranks rather well in the table. By going to 50% of brightness, the autonomy gain is not spectacular, you will not double the autonomy, the ideal level will undoubtedly be between 50 and 100%.[b]
Photo camera test
To test the quality of photos produced by a phone, I do a technical test (resolution, sharpness, chromatic aberration,...) in studio (identical conditions) to evaluate the technical part objectively. From the second half of 2020, I built my own laboratory to take completely objective technical measurements. I then take pictures in real conditions to see how the camera performs. I then evaluate these photos according to my criteria but I publish the photos so that you can evaluate the result according to your criteria.[b]
I could not find the technical specifications of the photosensors used by the OnePlus Nord N100. I see that it is equipped with a 13 Mpix sensor at the back and a focal length of 3.462mm, I did not find other sensors among those I tested which have the same characteristics as this one . The front camera is an 8 Mpix sensor with a focal length of 2.749mm, here too I have not found other phones with this sensor.[b]Default app[b] As this is the first time I've tested a OnePlus, it's also a first for the default photo app. This application works according to the same principles as the default Android application with a simplification of the menus. The OnePlus Nord N100 is not a photo-oriented phone, so the options are limited. The photo mode however offers an HDR mode, a "vibrant colors" mode and filters.[b][b]
Photo quality
Photo test / studio[b]
OnePlus has not communicated information on the photo sensor used and the results obtained by these first photos do not give me any indication that could tell me which sensor it is. [b][b] Since there is only one photo sensor (excluding macro), photo mode only offers one zoom level. It is possible to associate the HDR and a mode to improve the colors but the photo application does not offer anything more. I took pictures with these different possibilities and I also took a picture in manual mode (the picture at the top of this paragraph). [b][b] As with many phones, the OnePlus Nord N100 does not expose photos enough when placed under artificial light, so photos in auto mode are all a bit underexposed . If I use pro mode to correct the exposure, the problem goes away, so it's a matter of tuning. With the photo in pro mode, I see that the sensor is able to take fairly sharp photos, the colors and saturation are good, I should have increased the color temperature a little because the rendering is a little too cold. [b][b] The main sensor of the OnePlus Nord N100 seems to produce photos of equivalent quality to what we find in this price range, the result is good but you have to see how the camera will behave outdoors in daylight.
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[b][b][b]Photo test / sunny[b]
I didn't really have any expectations from the OnePlus Nord N100 because it's an entry-level phone but I was pleasantly surprised. I took these photos on a cloudy day with alternating sun and shade. When the sun is shining, the OnePlus Nord N100 produces photos that are a bit underexposed but this problem can be corrected by using HDR mode in automatic mode. So you get better-exposed photos without effort. The color saturation is quite good, when HDR is used the sky is very blue and the vegetation offers a nice color palette. The sharpness is correct but I can see a lot of chromatic aberration at the temples, this can only be seen by zooming in the photo. [b][b] In this price range most phones produce average quality photos, so does this phone but I expected worse so in the end I'm pretty happy. The main flaw of the sensor is its inability to find the right exposure, so there are many gray areas that can be mitigated by HDR.
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[b][b]Photo test / cloudy[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b][b]Test photo / night[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b][b]
Video quality
Stabilisation[b] The OnePlus Nord N100 does not offer video stabilization, even at 1080p, so the shocks are clearly visible in the video. I have yet to test an entry-level phone capable of stabilizing video, so this is not an abnormal result.[b]Video normale conditions Videos produced by this phone suffer from the same underexposure issue as photos with the main sensor but here there is no HDR to correct the problem. This video was taken in the sun, yet it is too dark. [b][b] Focusing is fast but you can see the jumps in exposure when I go from a dark area to a bright area. The zoom is convenient but the quality degrades quickly because the phone is limited to 1080p.[b]Video low light[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b]
Audio quality
To test the quality of the phone's audio output, I connect the device's audio output to a measuring tool, then play sounds on all frequencies and measure the differences between the original sound and the sound produced by the phone. In this way I measure the phone's ability to correctly reproduce all sounds.[b]
Frequency Response[b]This test is intended to test the device's ability to correctly reproduce all frequencies. The white line in the middle of the graph is the ideal situation and the other colors come from tests on different phones. A deviation from the reference line indicates a deviation from the ideal situation. To see good sound at all frequencies, it is therefore necessary to get as close as possible to the reference line.
I test all the phones with the volume at maximum and this OnePlus Nord N100 produces a particularly powerful sound but at maximum volume the sound undergoes a strong distortion which is very visible on this graph. The OnePlus deviates from all frequencies and you have to lower the sound significantly enough to fall back to a normal level of distortion.[b]Dynamic Range[b]This test is designed to test a phone's ability to play sounds at different volume levels. Here too, the phones must be as close as possible to the reference.
I compared the OnePlus with the Redmi Note 10 which is in the same price range and it is clear that the OnePlus produces more powerful sound across all frequencies.[b]Noise Level[b]This test aims to identify if the device under test is able to reproduce sounds without too much noise. A high score indicates a low parasite rate, a lower score indicates a higher presence of parasites.
I did not notice any noise interference problem with the OnePlus, the result for this test is good.[b]
Screen quality
To test the screen, I use a colorimetric probe that measures the color accuracy of a screen, as well as other parameters to see if a screen is able to correctly reproduce an image. I also test the brightness level to determine if the screen will be able to display an image in full sunlight.[b]
Screen size : 6.52 Resolution : 720 x 1440 Ratio : 20:9 Type : LCD IPS % occupancy : 90 dE white : 4.6 dE red : 4.3 dE green : 3.1 dE blue : 1.7 dE jaune : 2.1 dE cyan : 5.4 dE magenta : 2.6 White temperature : 6722 Contrast : 1630:1 Brightness : 378
Colorimetry[b]
I obtained a dE of 3.4 with my colorimetric probe, it is a good score which shows that the screen is able to reproduce the colors without too many deviations. The competition is doing much better, however, the Redmi Note 10 scores much better and uses an Amoled screen that offers infinite contrast. The OnePlus isn't bad, it's the Redmi that outperforms all phones at the moment. [b][b][b][b]Top 10 - ranking of the best screens by colorimetry 1. Poco X4 Gt dE = 0.6 2. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g dE = 0.73 3. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro dE = 0.83 4. Redmi Note 11 dE = 0.91 5. Redmi Note 12 Pro dE = 0.97 6. Google Pixel 6a dE = 1.01 7. Google Pixel 5 dE = 1.11 8. Realme Gt dE = 1.17 9. Redmi Note 12 dE = 1.17 10. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite dE = 1.19
Number of smartphones in the ranking:75 Position of this smartphone in the ranking:49/75
Note: the colorimetric difference is measured in dE. After three, the human eye will perceive a colorimetric difference, so the dE should be the lowest. The tests were all carried out with a colorimetric probe. [b]Brightness / Contrast[b]I measured a brightness of 378 cd / m² with my probe and despite the presence of a light sensor, I was unable to push the brightness to a higher level. On a daily basis you can use this phone in almost all conditions but under strong light you may not be able to read the screen. [b][b] I measured a contrast of 1630: 1, which is pretty good for an IPS screen but not enough compared to the Amoled screens offered by the competition.[b]
Biometry
Not yet available / tested[b][b]
Operating system
[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b]
Encoutered bugs
Not yet available / tested[b][b]
Accessories OnePlus Nord N100
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I assigned a score of 1 to 10 for each test that determines the strengths and weaknesses of a product. I am using 0 for criteria that have not (yet) been tested. A score of 1 to 3 indicates poor performance (and yes, it does), a score of 4 to 6 indicates average performance, a score of 7 to 8 indicates good performance, and a score of 9 and 10 indicates exceptional performance. . The score is calculated based on my measurements and when there are no measurements, it is a subjective opinion based on my experience.
The scores are not static, they change over time because the performance of new products changes and this must be taken into account.
OnePlus Nord N100
Finish quality
7.5
6.00
Battery performance
7.00
8.00
CPU performance
5.00
6.5
GPU performance
5.00
6.5
Screen quality
6.00
7.00
Photo quality
6.00
5.00
Video quality
6.00
5.00
Wi-Fi performance
6.00
7.00
Mobile download speed
6.00
5.00
Mobile network sensitivity
6.00
6.00
Frequency coverage
7.00
7.00
Audio quality
6.00
6.00
GPS performance
7.00
6.00
Operating system
8.00
8.00
Overall score
88.5
89
Global ranking 1. Black Shark 4 Pro 114 / 140 2. Realme Gt 112.5 / 140 3. Poco F2 Pro 111.5 / 140 4. Oneplus Nord 2t 111.5 / 140 5. Poco F5 111 / 140 6. Samsung Galaxy S20 111 / 140 7. Poco F4 Gt 110.5 / 140 8. Google Pixel 5 109.6 / 140 9. Poco F3 108.5 / 140 10. Poco X4 Gt 108 / 140 11. Google Pixel 6a 108 / 140 12. Poco X3 Pro 107.5 / 140 13. Samsung Galaxy S10+ 107 / 140 14. Xiaomi 11t 107 / 140 15. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g 106.5 / 140 16. Redmi Note 12 Pro 106 / 140 17. Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro 106 / 140 18. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 105.5 / 140 19. Samsung Galaxy A52 104 / 140 20. Tcl 10 Pro 104 / 140 21. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 104 / 140 22. Redmi Note 11 Pro 103 / 140 23. Poco X4 Pro 102.5 / 140 24. Poco M4 Pro 4g 102 / 140 25. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s 102 / 140 26. Poco M4 Pro 101.5 / 140 27. Unihertz Luna 101.5 / 140 28. Redmi Note 11 101 / 140 29. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g 101 / 140 30. Poco X3 101 / 140 31. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 101 / 140 32. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite 101 / 140 33. Redmi Note 9t 100.5 / 140 34. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 100 / 140 35. Unihertz Tank 99 / 140 36. Poco X5 5g 98.5 / 140 37. Poco M5 98.5 / 140 38. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 98 / 140 39. Doogee S96 Pro 98 / 140 40. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s 98 / 140 41. Poco F4 98 / 130 42. Poco M3 Pro 98 / 140 43. Redmi 10 97.5 / 140 44. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 97 / 140 45. Redmi Note 12 95.5 / 140 46. Umidigi Bison Pro 95 / 140 47. F150 R2022 95 / 140 48. Poco M3 94.5 / 140 49. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 94 / 140 50. Realme 6 93 / 140 51. Umidigi A9 Pro 92 / 140 52. Umidigi Bison 92 / 140 53. Tcl 30 Se 92 / 140 54. Oukitel C21 89.5 / 140 55. Motorola G8 Power 89 / 140 56. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 89 / 140 57. Nokia 5.3 89 / 140 58. Xiaomi Mi A3 89 / 140 59. Oneplus Nord N100 88.5 / 140 60. Honor 9x 88 / 140 61. Redmi 10a 88 / 140 62. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 86 / 140 63. Meizu Note 9 86 / 140 64. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 85 / 140 65. Umidigi S3 Pro 83 / 140 66. Umidigi F2 82 / 140 67. Samsung Galaxy A21s 82 / 140 68. Redmi 9a 81 / 140 69. Oukitel Wp18 81 / 140 70. Redmi 9c 80 / 140 71. Ulefone Armor 7e 80 / 140 72. Doogee S58 Pro 78.5 / 140 73. Honor 8x 78 / 140 74. Umidigi F1 77 / 140 75. Huawei Y6 2019 74 / 140 76. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro 57 / 70 77. Samsung Galaxy S23 8 / 10 78. Elephone U5 0 / 0
Test / Review conclusion
[b]In a universe where Xiaomo / Poco does not exist, this OnePlus Nord N100 could occupy an interesting place in the entry level. It's a beautiful phone, with a well-developed operating system, sufficient performance for everyday life and sufficient photo quality for the vast majority of entry-level phone buyers. Other than the huge battery charging time, I haven't found any major flaws with this phone. It is not very powerful and does not offer anything extraordinary but for this price there, it is rarely the case. [b][b] Unfortunately for OnePlus there is a strong competitor in this price range, Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 10 which is sold at a similar price to this OnePlus. The Redmi Note 10 does better than the OnePuls in all areas, it can barely come up with some criteria as well. It is therefore not technical elements that will separate these two phones, it is rather emotional elements such as your subjective preference for one phone over another. As the OnePlus doesn't have any big flaws and if you don't have special requirements, it will certainly appeal to a large audience. [b][b] If you choose a phone in a purely rational way, I advise you instead to go for the Redmi Note 10 that I also tested.[b]Strengths[b]Finish level [b] Autonomy with screen at 100% [b] Operating system [b] Dual frequency in GPS [b] Compatible with many frequencies [b][b][b]Weaknesses[b]Average 4G network sensitivity [b] Very long battery charging time [b] Average performance (CPU, GPU and download) [b] in photo / video [b][b][b]Alternatives to this product[b][b]Not yet available / tested[b][b]
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