The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G may not be crowned the new king of the mid-range, but it still scores with a great price-performance ratio that is anything but self-evident in the mid-range. Good work OnePlus!

Class warfare: entry-level devices push down the price, mid-range devices want to be an alternative to expensive ones, and high-end models outperform the already strong flagships. Of course, you can't tell how good a smartphone is by its price. The test also shows that. Devices over 1,000 euros like the iPhone 14 are not necessarily better than those under 1,000 euros like the Google Pixel 7 Pro...

Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life is hardly conceivable without a smartphone. It is therefore all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. The Stiftung Warentest smartphone test answers the question of which model is the test winner and which ones lack stability or basic functions...

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 scores points in the test with a very good battery life and an excellent charging time. Like its predecessor, it is equipped with a solid processor that ensures fast performance that is also suitable for gaming. The OLED display has a nice, sharp resolution and shines with vibrant colours, but it is quite dark and offers little contrast - just like its predecessor...