OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite - because spring is green!

Published: 04.04.2023

OnePlus today announced the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. What does the new OnePlus mid-range smartphone offer?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite received a nice matte plastic housing. It comes in a dark variant, Chromatic Gray and bold, bright Pastel Lime green. The back of the housing is decorated with two large camera frames. The main camera boasts a 108-megapixel (1/1.67") Samsung ISOCELL HM6 sensor, 3x zoom without compromising on quality, and 6x digital zoom. By default, photos are taken at 12 Mpx in 9-to-1 pixel merging mode to achieve a pixel size of 1.92 microns. This camera is complemented by two 2-megapixel eyes for macro and background blurring. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a 6.72-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The touch panel has a refresh rate of 240 Hz, and the screen is protected by Gorilla Glass (no specific details given). The typical brightness of the display is 550 nits, and the peak - 680. The screen has a hole for the 8-megapixel selfie camera.

The heart of OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is the Snapdragon 695 processor, supported by 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of UFS 2.2 flash memory. Of course, there was also a fashionable, virtual RAM with a capacity of 8 GB, which - a bit awkwardly - is promoted as Mix-RAM, including "real" operational memory. Don't fall for the 16GB of RAM! As compensation, it was possible to use microSD cards, but in a hybrid slot, alternately with DualSIM. On the other hand, OnePlus can be praised for adding a charger to the set, which can fill a 5000 mAh battery in a smartphone with a power of 67 W. The characteristic red cable is of course also in the box ... Thanks to the SuperVOOC Endurance Edition system, the battery is to last up to 4 years of daily charging . The equipment is complemented by a minijack, stereo speakers and a side fingerprint reader and NFC. The smartphone will be offered with 8+128 GB memories for the price of 330 euros. In Europe, the new Nord will be available from April 25. The 8+256 GB model will go on sale in India for now, at a price of 22,000. rupees, or 246 euros. Remember, however, that this is the price without our European taxes.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
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OnePlus also presented the TWS Nord Buds 2 headphones. They are available in black or white and have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which reduces ambient noise by 25dB. The headphones can play from 27 to 36 hours, depending on the ANC. OnePlus Nord Buds 2 support Dolby Atmos and use Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with the AAC codec. Inside, there are drivers with a diameter of 12.4 mm, and the housings are protected against moisture at the IP54 level. Headphones cost 70 euros.