OnePlus Nord CE 3
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 features a powerful processor, impressive camera system, 5G connectivity, and a sleek design for high-performance mobile experience.
Best price in the US: 349 USD
Released: 2023, August 5
Specifications
OnePlus Nord CE 3 in the US
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Nord CE 3 in the US
Pros of the OnePlus Nord CE 3
High-Quality AMOLED Display: Features a vibrant 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a sharp FHD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, offering deep blacks and an excellent viewing experience.
Flagship-Grade Main Camera with OIS: The main camera uses the 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor (found in more expensive phones) and includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), ensuring detailed, stable photos and videos, especially in low light.
Ultra-Fast 80W Wired Charging: The large 5,000 mAh battery recharges extremely quickly with the 80W SUPERVOOC charging (charger included), reaching a full charge in around 30-35 minutes.
Solid Mid-Range Performance: It is powered by the Snapdragon 782G chipset, which delivers smooth performance for daily tasks and handles most popular games well with good efficiency.
Dual Stereo Speakers & UFS 3.1 Storage: The phone includes dual stereo speakers for better audio immersion and uses UFS 3.1 storage for fast app loading and data transfer speeds.
Cons of the OnePlus Nord CE 3
No Alert Slider: A frequent omission in the "Core Edition" line, the Nord CE 3 omits the signature physical Alert Slider, a feature highly valued by loyal OnePlus users.
Poor Secondary Cameras: While the main camera is excellent, the 8MP ultrawide and particularly the 2MP macro camera offer significantly subpar image quality and are not very useful.
Plastic Build Quality: The device features a plastic frame and back panel, which gives it a less premium or robust feel compared to rivals with glass or metal frames.
No Wireless Charging: The phone lacks support for wireless charging, a convenience feature offered by some direct competitors in the mid-range segment.
No 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Unlike the Nord CE 3 Lite, this model does not include a 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphones.
Features
OnePlus Nord CE 3 in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~87.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, temperature |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 61% in 15 min |
Misc
| Colors | Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer |
| Models | CPH2569 |
| SAR | 1.17 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body) |