OnePlus has announced the Nord CE 3 Lite along with the Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones in India and it is going on sale from April 11, 2023. The successor to last year’s Nord CE 2 Lite, this latest smartphone offers significant upgrades over its predecessor.
Some Basic Details
It features a center-aligned punch-hole display measuring 6.71 inches and offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The power button embedded in the device’s side-mount houses a fingerprint scanner, and the back panel has two camera rings. The device is equipped with dual stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite boasts triple rear cameras, with a 108MP main sensor that offers 3x lossless zoom, a 2MP depth lens, and a 2MP macro camera. Also, there is a 16MP front-facing selfie camera.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC, which also powers its predecessor. It packs 8GB RAM along with 8GB virtual RAM technology and comes in two storage options i.e 128GB and 256GB . The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery unit that supports 67W fast charging. The Nord CE 3 Lite runs on OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13 out of the box. It will receive two years of guaranteed OS and three years of security updates.
Talking about the connectivity options on the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite we have 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm jack. The smartphone is going to launch in Pastel Lime and Chromatic Grey colors.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is priced at Rs 19,999 and Rs 21,999 for the 128GB and 256GB variants, respectively. It will go on open sale starting April 11th from the brand’s website, OnePlus Experience stores, and Amazon. ICICI Bank customers can avail Rs 1,000 instant discount on the purchase of the Nord CE 3 Lite.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G Full Specs
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM/ WCDMA/ LTE/ 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM: 900/ 1800 MHz |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA B1/8 |
| 4G Bands | LTE-FDD: B1/3/5/8 LTE-TDD B40/41 |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/ |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 13, Oxygen OS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.2 GHz – Kryo 660 Gold (Cortex-A78) 6x 1.7 GHz – Kryo 660 Silver (Cortex-A55)) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
DISPLAY
| Technology | Full HD+, IPS Display, 240 Hz Refresh rate |
| Size | 6.72 inches , 17.07 cm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels, 391 ppi |
BACK CAMERA
| Triple Camera Setup | Main Camera: 108MP, f/1.7, wide, PDAF Depth Camera: 2MP, f/2.4 Macro Camera: 2MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | PDAF,CAF,LED Flash,HDR, Panorama |
| Video | 1080p @30fps, 720p @30fps/120fps |
FRONT CAMERA
| Single Camera Setup | Main Camera: 16MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | Time-Lapse |
| Video | 1080p @30fps, 720p @30fps |
BATTERY
| Type | Li-Pol (non-removable) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 67W, wired |
STORAGE
| Card Slot | Yes, MicroSD (Shared with SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB/ 256GB |
| Type | UFS 2.2 |
COMMUNICATION
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1, support aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC & SBC |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G |
| NFC | Yes(region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Infra-red | No |
| Radio | Yes |
FEATURES
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
OTHERS
| SIM | Dual-SIM (nano SIM) |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 195g |
| Loudspeakers | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB |