OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite features a powerful processor, high-quality camera, and impressive battery life for seamless performance.

Best price in South Africa: 4999 ZAR

Released: 2024, July 2

Specifications
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite in South Africa

battery
Battery
5110 mAh 80W
cpu
Processor
Snapdragon 695 5G
screen-dimensions
Definition
1080 x 2400 pixels
screen-resolution
Screen size
6.67 inches 107.4 cm
camera
Camera
50 MP 1080p

Pros and Cons
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite in South Africa

Pros of the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite

  • Superb AMOLED Display Upgrade: It features a vibrant 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness (up to 2100 nits), a major upgrade from the LCD panel of its predecessor.

  • Massive Battery and Fast Charging: It packs a huge 5,500 mAh battery for long-lasting endurance, combined with very fast 80W wired SUPERVOOC charging, minimizing downtime.

  • 3.5mm Headphone Jack Included: Unlike most modern phones, it retains the 3.5mm audio jack, which is a significant plus for users who prefer wired headphones.

  • Decent Main Camera with OIS: The main camera uses a reliable 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor and includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which helps ensure clearer photos and more stable video recording in its price segment.

  • Expandable Storage and Dedicated SIM Slot: It offers a flexible hybrid slot that allows users to expand the storage up to 2TB using a MicroSD card.

Cons of the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite

  • Older Processor (Snapdragon 695): It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, which is an older, lower-powered processor, resulting in slower performance compared to rivals in the same price range.

  • Lack of Ultra-Wide Camera: The dual-camera setup only includes the main 50MP lens and a basic 2MP depth sensor, meaning it lacks the versatile ultra-wide lens common on most competitors.

  • Limited Video Recording: Video capabilities are capped at 1080p @ 30fps, a major limitation as the older chipset does not support 4K video recording at all.

  • Slower USB 2.0 Port: It is equipped with the older and slower USB Type-C 2.0 port for wired data transfer, which is a disappointing compromise.

  • Lower Water Resistance Rating: It only has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance (protection from splashes), which is less robust than the IP67 or IP68 ratings offered by some rivals.

Features
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite in South Africa

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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Body

Dimensions 162.9 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight 191 g (6.74 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 2100 nits (peak)
Size 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, OxygenOS 15
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 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Dual 50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS Auxiliary lens
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Single 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide)
Features Panorama
Video 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

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
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 5110 mAh
Charging 80W wired, 100% in 50 min 5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors Super Silver, Mega Blue
Models CPH2619, CPH262