OnePlus Nord CE receives its final Android 13-based update with Oxygen OS 13: changelog, new features

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HIGHLIGHTS

* The OnePlus Nord CE was launched in 2021 with Android 11 out of the box.
* OnePlus has started rolling out Android 13 for its OnePlus Nord CE.
* The new firmware version EB2103_11_F.0 includes a plethora of changes.
* OnePlus made the OnePlus Nord CE OxygenOS 13 Stable update rollout announcement through OnePlus Community.
* This is the last Android platform version upgrade for the Nord CE.
* The Nord CE was launched back in June 2021.

OnePlus has started rolling out the OnePlus Nord CE OxygenOS 13 Stable update for global units.

The company’s latest Android skin is based on the latest version of Android, that is Android 13.

OnePlus took it to OnePlus Community Forum to make a formal announcement for the OnePlus Nord CE OxygenOS 13 update rollout.

The OnePlus Nord CE Android 13 Stable update comes with firmware version EB2103_11_F.04. To recall, the OnePlus Nord CE was launched back in June 2021 and it came preloaded with OxygenOS 11.

This is the second and final Android platform version update for the OnePlus Nord CE.

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched the company’s affordable Nord series with the launch of OnePlus Nord CE in 2021.

The smartphone was launched with Android 11 out of the box, under Oxygen OS 11.
However, the smartphone is now receiving its final software upgrade. According to the company’s community forum, the smartphone maker has started rolling out Android 13 for its OnePlus Nord CE as its staple Oxygen OS 13 for global units.

However, the new firmware version EB2103_11_F.O includes a plethora of changes and enhancements that make it possible for the smartphone to maintain its optimal level of performance over the final year, for which it will get security upgrades. The update adds a new toolbox to the sidebar, letting users open an app in a window that floats over another.
It also has many features for security, privacy, and getting work done. In 2021, when it first came out,OnePlus Nord CE had Android 11 OS.

Here’s the changelog.

The new update added an Aquamorphic Design theme colours that will enhance visual comfort. It also brought a Home screen world clock widget that shows different time zones as per the location and a Shadow-Reflective Clock. The new update lets users Add large folders to the Home screen.

They can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just a single click and turn pages in the folder by swiping.

New media playback control has been added along with markup tools for screenshot editing.

Most significantly, customers will be able to take advantage of features such as improved encryption for anything stored in their Private Safe. You can read and check out the complete changelog here.

OnePlus Nord CE OxygenOS 13 Stable Update: Changelogs and Features

OnePlus Nord CE OxygenOS 13 Stable brings with it an all-new aquamorphic design. The company has also introduced several new security, privacy, and productivity features with the OxygenOS 13.

These new features improve the overall user experience as per the company. The OxygenOS 13 also brings with it a new sidebar toolbox that allows users to open an app in a floating window on top of another app.

The OnePlus Nord CE Android 13 Stable update might be rolling out in phases and may not be available for all users right now.

However, we can expect the brand to start a wider roll out in the coming days/weeks.

Aquamorphic Design

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• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.

Efficiency

• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Adds Sidebar Toolbox. You can open floating windows inside apps for smooth operation.
• Upgrades Doodle in Notes. You can now draw on graphics to take notes more efficiently.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Seamless interconnection

• Optimizes Screencast, with cast content automatically adapting to the target screen.

Personalization

• Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
• Adds Omoji to let you fully express yourself with customized avatars.
• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
• Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.

Security & privacy

• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital wellbeing

• Adds Kid Space. When in Kid Space, your browser app automatically switches to Kids mode to create a child-friendly space.
• Adds distance-from-phone, ambient light, and sitting posture reminders in Kid Space.
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

Gaming experience

• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

Communication

• Improves the stability of mobile network connections.

Apps

• Fixes an issue where you are unable to make voice or video calls with WhatsApp in certain scenarios.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G specifications

OnePlus Nord CE 5G was launched at a starting price of Rs 22,999 for the 6GB+128GB storage variant. It flaunts a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and sports a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main lens. A 16MP selfie sensor is equipped on the front panel.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, which cannot be expanded further.

The phone packs a 4,500mAh battery with support of 30W Warp Charge 30T Plus fast-charging.

The company is now gearing to unveil the OnePlus Nord CE in July. It is expected to offer an FHD+ AMOLED display, support of 80W fast charging, and up to 256GB of internal storage.

OnePlus is also allowing users to roll back to Android 12 in case they’re not happy with the OxygenOS 13.

However, rolling back to Android 12 will require a clean flash and users will have to back up their complete data.

ONEPLUS NORD CE 5G SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM 6 GB
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
Rear Camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera 16 MP
Battery 4500 mAh
Display 6.43 inches (16.33 cm)

General

Launch Date June 11, 2021 (Official)
Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Oxygen OS

Performance

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 570 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 570)
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 8 nm
Graphics Adreno 619
RAM 6 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X

Display

Display Type Fluid AMOLED
Screen Size 6.43 inches (16.33 cm)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Pixel Density 409 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 85.31 %
Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Refresh Rate 90 Hz

Design

Height 159.2 mm Compare Size 
Width 73.5 mm
Thickness 7.9 mm
Weight 170 grams
Build Material Back: Plastic
Colours Blue Void, Charcoal Ink, Silver Ray

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup Triple
Resolution 64 MP f/1.79, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 0.7µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.25, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
2 MP f/2.4, Mono Camera
Autofocus Yes, Phase Detection autofocus, Continuous autofocus
OIS No
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 9000 x 7000 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features 10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording 3840×2160 @ 30 fps
1920×1080 @ 60 fps
1280×720 @ 240 fps
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup Single
Resolution 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)
Sensor Exmor RS
Flash Yes, Screen flash
Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Capacity 4500 mAh
Type Li-ion
Removable No
Quick Charging Yes, Warp, 30W: 70 % in 30 minutes
USB Type-C Yes

Storage

Internal Memory 128 GB

Best in Class 
Expandable Memory No
User Available Storage Up to 109 GB
USB OTG Yes
Storage Type UFS 2.1

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1
5G Bands:
TDD N78
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)
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 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)
3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
SAR Value Head: 1.19 W/kg, Body: 1.06 W/kg
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Bluetooth Yes, v5.1
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Yes
USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

FM Radio No
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type Optical
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Faq’s on OnePlus Nord CE

1)What is the complete changelog update of OnePlus Nord CE 3?

Ans)
Aquamorphic Design

• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Optimizes UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
•Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
Efficiency
• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Adds Sidebar Toolbox. You can open floating windows inside apps for smooth operation.
• Upgrades Doodle in Notes. You can now draw on graphics to take notes more efficiently.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Seamless interconnection

• Optimizes Screencast, with cast content automatically adapting to the target screen.

Personalization

• Optimizes Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
• Adds Omoji to let you fully express yourself with customized avatars.
• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
• Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.

Security & privacy

• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Adds regular clearing of clipboard data for privacy protection.
• Optimizes Private Safe. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.
Health & Digital wellbeing
• Adds Kid Space. When in Kid Space, your browser app automatically switches to Kids mode to create a child-friendly space.
• Adds distance-from-phone, ambient light, and sitting posture reminders in Kid Space.
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.
Gaming experience
• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.
Communication
• Improves the stability of mobile network connections.
Apps
• Fixes an issue where you are unable to make voice or video calls with WhatsApp in certain scenarios.

2) What camera does OnePlus Nord CE 5G have ?

Ans) Nord CE 5G features a triple camera setup, including a high-res 64 MP main camera (16 MP more than the original Nord). The main camera’s large f/1.79 aperture help you capture more light and detail, even in low light situations.

Behind the scenes of every shot, a series of algorithms combine the best elements of multiple frames to give you increased clarity.

AI scene detection interprets what you’re seeing and automatically adjusts camera settings like color, contrast, and exposure for brilliant, lifelike photos.
Nightscape intelligently captures and manages several exposures in real time to produce sharp, detailed images in low light.
16 MP selfie camera for stunning, social-ready selfies.
Both front and rear cameras feature Portrait Mode, giving you more creative control than ever. Automatically adjust focus to create eye-catching bokeh effects.

3) How is the processor of OnePlus Nord CE 2?

Ans) Powering the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core chipset, complete with a 6 nm architecture and support for 5G network speeds and Wi-Fi 6. The design of the MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor has been optimized for power efficiency that allows for improved thermal control, system stability, and prolonged gaming sessions.

4) How is the battery of OnePlus Nord CE2?

Ans) The OnePlus Nord CE 2 comes with 65W SUPERVOOC fast charging that can juice up the phone’s battery in a jiffy. As per OnePlus, the smartphone’s 4500mAh dual-cell battery can get a day’s worth of power in just 15 minutes.
For those concerned with safety, the OnePlus Nord CE 2’s 65W SUPERVOOC charging meets internationally recognized standards for safety and quality.
The device is even TÜV Rheinland certified for safe, fast charging.

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