HIGHLIGHTS
* OnePlus might soon be launching its mid-range OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G smartphone.
* The launch date of the device has been tipped ahead of the official confirmation.
* The device has already been spotted on the company’s Indian website in the past.
* OnePlus will launch OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite soon.
* It will be a minor upgrade from the existing smartphone.
* The launch date of the smartphone has been tipped.
OnePlus has launched many affordable smartphones under the Nord branding in countries including India.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G was launched on April 2022 in India and is now due for an upgrade.
The upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite was previously spotted on OnePlus’s official website.
It indicated that the launch of the smartphone may be around the corner.
OnePlus will soon launch some products in the Nord 3 series, including OnePlus Nord 3 and OnePlus Nord CE 3, in India.
Ahead of the official announcement, tipster Max Jambor has claimed the launch date of the upcoming Nord CE 3 Lite smartphone.
Not too long ago, we spotted the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G on the company’s India website, which confirmed its moniker and also suggested that the launch of the device was imminent.
Now, a new leak has popped up, which gives us an exact launch date of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G.
According to the leak, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G will launch on April 4th, 2023.
Whether the device launches in India on the same date is anyone’s guess for now, but the chances of that happening are highly likely.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Launch Date
According to tipster Max Jambor, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G will launch on April 4th, 2023.
While there is still no word from the brand surrounding the launch of its OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G, and OnePlus Nord 3 5G devices, we now at least know when to expect the Lite version of the series.
Sadly, the leak does not reveal anything else about the device, and we might have to wait for some more time to know more about the specifications of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G: Launch Date Tipped and Rumoured Specifications
The tipster reveals that the smartphone will launch on April 4 in India.
Earlier, it was tipped that the smartphone may be priced at around Rs 18,999 to compete with budget smartphones from other brands.
The upcoming smartphone is said to be a minor upgrade from the existing Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.
Previously, it was said to feature a 6.7-inch LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution.
OnePlus will equip the display with a 120Hz resolution.
Underneath, it will sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC built on a 6nm process.
The chipset has eight Kryo 660 Gold cores (Cortex-A77) clocked at 2.2GHz and Adreno 619 GPU.
The chipset will pair with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will run on OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13 out of the box.
OnePlus will equip the smartphone with a triple rear camera setup comprising a primary 108MP sensor. A 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor will accompany the primary sensor. The display will house the 16MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole. Both cameras will be able to record videos at 1080p at 30fps.
The smartphone is said to be backed by a large 5000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Specifications
The Nord CE 2 Lite features a 6.59-inch LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, it sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
It came with OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. OnePlus had equipped the smartphone with a triple-camera setup.
The setup comprises a primary 64MP sensor and two 2MP macro and depth sensors.
The 16MP selfie camera is housed inside the punch-hole.
The smartphone is backed by a 5000 mAh battery and available in Black Dust and Blue Tide colours.
The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G at the moment looks like a rebranded Nord CE 2 Lite with a larger display, faster charging support and different primary camera sensor.
We will have the complete specifications of Nord CE 3 Lite when OnePlus officially launches the smartphone.
ONEPLUS NORD CE 3 LITE 5G KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.59 inches (16.74 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | April 19, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 660 + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 660) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.59 inches (16.74 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 84.1 % |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 33W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s on OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
1) What are OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G specifications (expected)?
Ans) The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD panel.
The device will likely feature a Snapdragon 695 processor, which could be paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
In terms of software, we can expect the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G to run the latest Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 skin out of the box.
Coming to the battery of the device, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is expected to feature a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.
Lastly, the device will likely feature a 64MP main camera and a 16MP selfie snapper.
2) What are OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite rumoured specifications?
Ans) OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite rumoured specifications
* 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate
* Octa Core Snapdragon 695 8nm Mobile Platform (2.2GHz x 2+1.8GHz x 6 Kryo 560 CPUs) with Adreno 619L GPU
* 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
* Android 13 with OxygenOS 13
* Dual SIM
* 108MP rear camera, 2MP depth and 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash
* 16MP front-facing camera
* Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
* 3.5mm audio jack, Super linear speaker
* 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C
* 5000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging
3) What are OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G: Expected launch date?
Ans) A tipster named Max Jambor has revealed the launch date of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G on Twitter.
As per Jambor’s tweet, the upcoming smartphone will launch on April 4. Meanwhile, the Nord CE 3 and Nord 3 smartphones are expected to arrive by Q3 2023.
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