OnePlus Nord 2 PacMan Edition in pics: Cosmetic tweaks, same old hardware

July 28, 2023

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OnePlus Nord 2 PacMan edition arrives at the Indian market for a price of Rs 37,999 for the sole 12GB/256GB storage model. While there’s nothing to talk about the internals, the cosmetic changes that take a cue from the classic 80’s arcade game invoke nostalgia. From re-designed icons for OnePlus stock apps, vibrant PacMan-themed wallpaper, to retro alert sound, the new Nord phone shouts out to the iconic maze action video game. But that’s all about it, the hardware on the special edition is the same as the Nord 2. Here’s a closer look at the new mid-range flagship killer.