Nordphone 2

The Nordphone 2 is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Nordtec. It is the successor to the Nordphone One. It was released on 23 October 2017.

It is one of the first Nordtec device to run on NordOS, a proprietary, unified operating system that can run seamlessly on computers, smartphones and tablets. The OS is similar to Huawei's HarmonyOS (HonmengOS).

History
The Nordphone 2 was unveiled by Nordtec in a YouTube live stream on 13 August 2017. According to the company's livestream, the phone will feature a Snapdragon 835 system-on-a-chip and it will have an operating system that is not based on Android, but rather a custom-made operating system under the codename "Project Galdhøpiggen." The company stated that the Nordphone 2 and its subsequent phones will still include an Android model since Android is their second priority.

A month later, Nordtec announced the pricing and the reveal of NordOS, as well as a live demonstration of the operating system. The company said that the operating system will be able to run Android apps. On the same day, Nordtec opened pre-orders for the Nordphone 2, with availability starting 23 October.

Hardware
The Nordphone 2 features a Snapdragon 835 system-on-a-chip with 4GB of system memory and an internal storage of either 64GB or 128GB. The 5.5-inches 1080p bezel-less touchscreen display uses AMOLED and it's protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The smartphone features 3G/4G with VoLTE and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Nordphone 2 can be charged either via USB Type-C or via wireless charging. It is the last phone from Nordtec to utilize a removable battery.

The camera on the Nordphone 2 features an 8MP camera on the front and two 12MP cameras on the back of the phone.

Software
The Nordphone 2 was launched with either Android 8 or NordOS 1. Models of the smartphone with Android installed were sold as the "Android One Edition." It can be upgraded officially to Android 10 or NordOS 3. However, Android 11 can only be installed unofficially through custom ROMs.

Critical reception
The Nordphone 2 was met with very positive reviews due to Nordtec passing the tradition of having flagship-level performance at a mid-range price and its improvements in the phone's display, thanks to its AMOLED touchscreen display.

Known issues
Some users noted that some models of Nordphone 2 with NordOS installed had some issues related to the operating system's power management, which caused some phones to drain its battery fast, even if the device is in power saving mode. In response to the issue, Nordtec released a software update to fix the battery draining issue.