The Android 13 update brings a new Aquamorphic Design, Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, HyperBoost GPA 4.0 and more.
OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13, is available for the OnePlus Nord 2 Standard and OnePlus Nord 2 PAC-MAN versions. OnePlus says this is a phased rollout, meaning that the update will initially be available for a limited number of users and then extended to all users once it is determined that there are no major issues.
OxygenOS 13 mainly brings Aquamorphic Design, which adds Aquamorphic Design-themed colours for enhanced visual comfort; an upgrade to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0 with new behaviour recognition that recognises complex gestures and provides optimised interactions; the application of real-world physical movements to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive; and on the home screen Add large folders. Applications in the enlarged folder can now be opened with a single tap and pages in the folder can be flipped through with a swipe; added media playback controls and optimised quick setup experience; added support for adding widgets to the home screen to make information display more personalised; added sidebar toolbox. Floating windows can be opened within the app for smooth operation; an Auto-pixelation feature added for chat screenshots. The system recognises and automatically pixelates profile pictures and displays names in chat screenshots to protect privacy; adds a dynamic computing engine to improve system speed, stability, battery life and app experience, and more.
The OnePlus Nord 2 phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200-AI chip, LPDDR4X memory and a 6.43-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2400×1080 resolution, sRGB support, P3 colour gamut and 410ppi pixel density. Features a 50MP IMX766 main camera (OIS, f/1.88 aperture and 6P lens), 8MP ultra-wide angle (119.7°, EIS and f/2.25 aperture), 2MP depth of field lens and a 32MP front-facing lens. Built-in 4500mAh battery, 65W fast charging support, 35 minutes to full charge, dimensions 158.9 X 73.2 X 8.25 mm, weight 189 grams.
