OnePlus Nord 2 with OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 9
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2021 was a transformative year for OnePlus in more ways than one. The company extended its reach well beyond its original ambition of becoming the de-facto option for enthusiasts, introducing several entry-level and mid-range models for the mass market. And, from budget-minded smartphones to OnePlus fitness bands and even a smartwatch, we finally started seeing the beginnings of a larger ecosystem at play.

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