Unlocked OnePlus Nord N20 5G Now Available, But It'll Cost You More
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G can now be purchased unlocked after a few months of being exclusive to T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. The Nord N20 is a mid-range 5G phone priced under $300, and has received favorable reviews after its launch in the U.S. market. However, it is not without competition. The TCL Stylus 5G is a close contender that's cheaper and comes with a bundled stylus.
Samsung also has a phone in this price segment in the form of the Galaxy A13 5G which is cheaper than the Nord N20 5G and also beats it in some areas. HMD Global is also in the race with its Nokia X100 which doesn't match up to OnePlus in several aspects but costs less. However, OnePlus has made a name for itself in the mid-range segment, and that's where the Nord N20 5G has an advantage.
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Roughly two months after it went on sale in the U.S. via T-Mobile and its MVNO, Metro by T-Mobile, the Nord N20 5G is now available as a carried unlocked device on the manufacturer's website. What's surprising is that despite the specs being the same as the carrier-locked variant, OnePlus is charging a higher amount for the unlocked version. The T-Mobile variant of the phone is sold for $282 but the unlocked model is available for $299 which is a $17 markup. A plausible explanation for the price is that T-Mobile subsidized the phone for those purchasing it through its network. This means the original price of the phone is actually $299.
The Nord N20 5G is not only available in the U.S. but is also listed on the Canadian website where it retails for CA$379. Furthermore, OnePlus is also offering a 20 percent discount on the Nord Buds if they are purchased alongside the Nord N20 5G. The
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