OnePlus Nord CE 3
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 features a powerful processor, 5G connectivity, AMOLED display, triple camera setup, and fast charging capabilities. Ideal for seamless performance and capturing high-quality photos and videos.
Best price in South Africa: 5999 ZAR
Released: 2023, August 5
Specifications
OnePlus Nord CE 3 in South Africa
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Nord CE 3 in South Africa
Pros of the OnePlus Nord CE 3
High-Quality AMOLED Display: It features a vibrant 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a sharp FHD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, providing deep blacks, high contrast, and a great experience for media consumption.
Excellent Main Camera: The main camera uses the 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor (often found in more expensive phones) and crucially includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), ensuring detailed photos and stable video, particularly in low-light conditions.
Ultra-Fast 80W Wired Charging: The large 5,000 mAh battery recharges extremely quickly thanks to the 80W SUPERVOOC charging (charger included), getting the phone to a full charge in around 30-35 minutes.
Solid Mid-Range Performance: It is powered by the Snapdragon 782G chipset. This processor delivers smooth performance for daily tasks and handles most popular games very well, offering good efficiency.
Expandable Storage: Unlike some other OnePlus models, the Nord CE 3 includes a hybrid SIM slot, which allows users to expand storage using a microSD card (up to 1TB).
Cons of the OnePlus Nord CE 3
No Alert Slider: A consistent downside for the "Core Edition" line, the Nord CE 3 omits the signature physical Alert Slider, a feature that is highly valued by many loyal OnePlus users.
Basic Secondary Cameras: While the main camera is great, the 8MP ultrawide and especially the 2MP macro camera offer subpar image quality. The macro lens, in particular, is largely considered ineffective.
No Wireless Charging: The device lacks support for wireless charging, a feature often absent in this mid-range segment but available on some direct competitors.
Plastic Build and No High IP Rating: The phone has a plastic frame and back (though it looks like glass), giving it a less premium feel than some rivals. It also lacks a high IP rating (it has basic IP54 splash resistance).
Limited Software Updates: OnePlus typically offers a commitment of two major Android OS updates and three years of security patches for its CE series, which is less than the longer support window offered by brands like Samsung.
Features
OnePlus Nord CE 3 in South Africa
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) |