In a remarkably brief time frame, OnePlus has established itself as a well-known brand in the Indian smartphone market. The company has achieved this by expanding not only vertically, in terms of specifications and performance, but also horizontally by offering devices across a wider range of price segments. After gaining a strong foothold in the premium segment a few years ago, OnePlus decided to enter the mid-range market with its Nord series of smartphones. The Core Edition (CE) series was also introduced to the Nord line, offering even more competitively priced smartphones that aimed to deliver the same core Nord experience.

The launch date for the OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite in India is April 4, and it is anticipated to replace the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite which was released in 2022. The company has hinted and verified several important specifications and design features.

Let’s look at the specification of the new OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite 5G

Display and Chipset

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will feature a 6.72-inch touchscreen display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, providing a resolution of 1800×2400 pixels (FHD+) and a pixel density of 402 pixels per inch (ppi) with a peak brightness of 680 nits. The aspect ratio of the display is expected to be 20:9. It is likely to be equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor and 8GB of RAM. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor supports 5G connectivity and is renowned for its high performance and power efficiency. If a user’s RAM requirements are not met with the onboard capacity, they can take advantage of the device’s virtual RAM expansion. With this feature, the phone’s 8GB of storage can be converted into temporary virtual RAM, resulting in a seamless and buttery-smooth performance.The phone is rumoured to operate on Android 13 and powered by a 5000mAh battery. Furthermore, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is anticipated to support Super VOOC fast charging.

Camera

The camera specifications on the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G are set to receive a significant upgrade. The device will reportedly feature a large 108-megapixel primary sensor, elevating the photography experience to another level. Additionally, the secondary telephoto sensor is expected to support 3x lossless zoom, enabling users to capture details up close without any loss in quality, even without physically moving closer to the subject.

Design and Colours

There are no more secrets about the design of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, as the company has already revealed the phone’s appearance well in advance. The device features a flat chassis (relative to the Nord CE 2 Lite) and a “simple yet charming two-circle camera layout.” It will have a side -mounted fingerprint sensor with face unlock technology. Additionally, the phone will have its own signature colour called “Pastel Lime,” alongside Chromatic Gray, as confirmed by OnePlus. Based on promotional renders, it appears that the phone will not include an alert slider, which is similar to the Nord CE 2 Lite. On the front, the device will have a hole punch cutout at the centre of the screen, which is different from the Nord CE 2 Lite that had it at one end. Clearly, the Nord CE 3 Lite will bring significant changes to the phone’s appearance and overall feel. It will also feature dual stereo speakers.

Price

 The starting price of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite in India is Rs 19,999