OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite features a powerful processor, AMOLED display, triple camera setup, 5G connectivity, and fast charging capabilities.
Best price in the US: 249 USD
Released: 2023, April 11
Specifications
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite in the US
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite in the US
Pros of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Excellent Battery Life & Fast Charging: The large 5,000 mAh battery paired with the efficient Snapdragon 695 chipset delivers outstanding endurance. Plus, the 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging is quick for this price range (gets to ~80% in 30 minutes).
Smooth 120Hz Display: It features a large 6.72-inch display with a fluid 120Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling and animations feel highly responsive, providing a superior user experience compared to 60Hz screens.
High-Resolution Main Camera: The phone includes a 108MP main camera that captures detailed, sharp photos in bright daylight. It also offers a decent 3x "lossless" zoom based on the main sensor's resolution.
Includes 3.5mm Headphone Jack: It retains the 3.5mm audio jack and supports expandable storage via microSD (hybrid SIM slot), which are two convenient features often missing on modern phones.
Dual Stereo Speakers: The inclusion of dual stereo speakers (one main, one earpiece) provides a more immersive audio experience for media consumption compared to single mono speakers.
Cons of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
LCD Display (Not AMOLED): It uses an IPS LCD panel instead of the superior AMOLED technology, resulting in less vibrant colors, lower contrast, and the absence of an Always-On Display feature.
Weak Chipset for Gaming: It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, an older mid-range chip that, while efficient for daily use, struggles with demanding games and heavy graphic settings.
No Dedicated Ultrawide Camera: The camera setup is limited to the main sensor plus two largely ineffective 2MP sensors (macro and depth). The lack of a useful ultrawide lens is a major versatility drawback for landscape or group shots.
Video Recording Limited to 1080p: The maximum video resolution is 1080p at 30 frames per second (fps). It does not support 4K recording, nor does it offer 1080p at 60fps, which limits video quality and smoothness.
Dated UFS 2.2 Storage: The internal storage standard is UFS 2.2, which is slower than the UFS 3.1 found in slightly higher-priced competitors, potentially leading to slower app loading and installation times.
Features
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~391 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired, 80% in 30 min |
Misc
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray |
| Models | CPH2467, CPH2465 |
| SAR | 1.17 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body) |
Our Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 412006 (v9) GeekBench: 2052 (v5) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |