OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, set to launch in April 2023, is shaping up to be a remarkable entry in the lightweight smartphone category, promising great performance at a competitive price. This smartphone will be available in Pastel Lime and Chromatic Gray colors.

Key Specifications

Attributes	Details
Network	2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
SIM	Dual SIM (nano)
Operating System	Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1
Display Size	6.72 inches (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, FHD+ 20:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold, 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Graphics	Adreno 619
RAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal Memory	128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card Slot	Yes, up to 1TB
Camera (Back)	108MP (wide, Samsung S5KHM6SX03 sensor) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth)
Camera (Front)	16MP (wide)
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po (non-removable), 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging (80% in 30 mins)
Price	₱14,990 (8GB / 256GB)

Key Features Explained

Display

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G boasts a 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with 1080×2400 pixels FHD+ resolution, a 20:9 ratio (~391 ppi density), 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 680 nits. It is protected by tough Corning Gorilla Glass.

Processor

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset with octa-core processors, delivering a smooth and responsive user experience.

Memory

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G offers an 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB UFS 2.2. A distinctive feature is its expandable memory slot supporting up to 1TB.

Camera

The device sports a triple-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 108MP (wide, Samsung S5KHM6SX03 sensor), a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is a 16MP wide lens for clear selfies and video calls.

Audio

The smartphone comes with a dual stereo speaker system for quality audio playback. Unlike some models, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio devices.

Connectivity

The smartphone offers extensive connectivity options like Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, 2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, NFC, and GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, and QZSS. It also features a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support.

Battery

It carries a non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po battery, charged via 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging technology, reaching 80% charge in approximately 30 minutes.

Other Attributes

Other features included in the smartphone are a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity, and light sensors, and a compass. The exterior design has a glass front while the back and frame are both made of sturdy plastic.

Physical dimensions: The smartphone measures 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm and weighs 195g.

Price Details

The pricing for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G in the Philippines is as follows:

₱14,990 for the 8GB / 256GB variant.