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OnePlus has today confirmed that its upcoming Nord 2 5G handset will be its first phone to be powered by a variant of MediaTek's Dimensity 1200 chipset. The custom Dimensity 1200-AI is the result of OnePlus and MediaTek teaming up to bring a host of new AI-based features to the chipset, and thus the Nord 2 5G.
Updated July 16th: Ahead of its launch on July 22nd, the Nord 2 5G's rear panel design has been officially teased by OnePlus on the brand's Instagram account. As you can see from the image above, the Nord 2 5G's rear panel sports a trio of cameras alongside an LED flash in a housing that is reminiscent of the OnePlus 9 series. We'll find out more in the days leading up to the launch date next week.
Updated July 8th: After confirming that the Nord 2 5G is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 1200-AI, OnePlus has today announced that it will unveil the handset on July 22nd during an online event. The virtual launch event will kick off at 7:30 PM BST (2:30 PM ET) which should be shown via the OnePlus YouTube channel (we'll update this once it's confirmed by OnePlus).
“The Dimensity 1200-AI is the first example of MediaTek’s Dimensity Open Resource Architecture initiative, optimizing the powerful Dimensity 1200 5G chipset to deliver a customized experience for OnePlus users,” said Dr. JC Hsu, Corporate VP and GM of MediaTek's Wireless Communications Business Unit. “As AI is reshaping the future of chipset technology, this initiative gives brands like OnePlus access to the latest AI-powered capabilities with the flexibility to innovate in new and exciting ways.”
This isn't entirely a surprise as previous leaks have pointed to the OnePlus Nord 2 5G being powered by the Dimensity 1200 processor, but the collaboration between OnePlus and MediaTek with regards to its boosted AI capabilities is new.
“At OnePlus, we are committed to sharing the best technology with the world, and the OnePlus Nord line reaffirms this mission in a more accessible price category,” said Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus. “The fast and smooth smartphone experience is an integral part of what makes OnePlus unique, and we are always seeking new ways and technologies that allow us to bring that experience to more users.”
The Dimensity 1200-AI will be exclusive to the smartphone brand and brings the following AI enhancements to the OnePlus Nord 2 5G:
- AI-assisted photography for superior imaging
- Display enhancements for a top-ranking user experience
- Better response times for faster and smoother gaming
OnePlus is launching the Nord 2 5G before the end of July, so tell us what you would like it to bring to the table?
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the specs of this phone look great, good to see it comes with the powerful dimensity 1200 chip
eagerly waiting for the launch of the oneplus nord 2. the dimensity 1200 AI chip is gonna be awesome