OnePlus says the Nord will come with Google Messages and Phone pre-installed – The Verge

OnePlus has said the Nord, slated for an increased reality launch occasion on Tuesday, will be a “more economical” gadget. The Instagram video recommendations “a pretty fantastic price,” but does not provide specifics, however OnePlus stated in a video last month the Nord will cost under $500.

Why OnePlus decided to roll with Googles apps isnt clear, however its apparently in pursuit of the “smoothest-est” Android experience, according to the video. As 9to5Google notes, using Google Messages supplies Nord users with access to RCS messaging.

Ahead of its launching on July 21st OnePlus released an Instagram video suggesting its Nord phone will include Googles Messages and Phone apps set up instead of its own SMS and dialer, 9to5Google reported. The device also will have Googles Duo video chat app pre-installed, according to the video.

The OnePlus Nord is expected to be released initially to users in Europe and India.

In addition to numerous main statements, other information about the new phone have actually leaked over the past couple of weeks. OnePlus validated its name and stated the Nord will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G 5G processor, 6.55-inch 90Hz OLED display screen, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. Its also anticipated to have a 48-megapixel main video camera and a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens.