OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G

Design, Body Build, and Display

Oneplus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is a sleek, ergonomically designed handset with relatively flat surfaces. The front of the handset has a prominent 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen. The device features a triple primary camera at the back, with a slight bump where the camera deck is located. It measures 165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm and weighs 195g. The device’s body is made of plastic at the back, with a plastic body frame and glass front. The 6.72-inch display of the Oneplus handset is made of IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 pixels (~ 391 ppi density. The resolution is sufficient for optimal user experience in media consumption and productive work when using the device’s screen.

Performance and Battery

The handset features an Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) CPU, with Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset and Adreno 619 GPU running on the Android 13 OS, OxygenOS 13.1 UI. The processor is efficient and powerful enough for multi-tasking, handling, and playing basic games.

The 128GB internal memory, 6GB RAM and 128GB 8GB RAM (with UFS 2.2) interior memory space is sufficient to run applications on the device. The MicroSD expandable option is worthwhile, although the 128GB is enough if you are an average user. A 5,000mAh Li-Po non-removable battery is good enough for a day or two for most average users. The fast battery charging option through the wired 67W adapter will get you going quickly, considering you will spend less time charging your phone.

Connectivity

Oneplus Nord CE 3 Lite is a 5G-enabled handset that supports GSM/ HSPA/ LTE 5G Network, with 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77,78 SA/NSA 5G Band and HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G network speeds. It supports Wi-Fi connectivity, with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and hotspot specifications. You can use your handset with other devices through Bluetooth. The USB Type-C 2.0 enables the charging and transfer of data.

For convenience, Nord CE 3 Lite has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner to enhance the device’s security. It also has GPS for better navigability and tracking. The accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and color spectrum are all use sensors that you will find handy as you start using your handset.

Pros and Cons of Oneplus Nord CE 3 Lite

Pros

• Supports 5G Network connectivity
• Large battery of 5,000mAh
• Far charging support
• Bright display at 1080p
• Superior camera set-up
• Latest Android version installed.
• Powerful processing unit.
• Support fingerprint scanner.
• Fast data transfer via 5G, OTG and NFC.

Cons

• It is not waterproof
• Cameras do not support 4K video recording.
• Massive and heavy smartphone
• IPS LCD is not the best display for an immersive experience.
• No FM radio support
• No 3.5mm jack port
• Cheap material for such an elegant phone
• High price tag

Verdict

Oneplus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is an improved version of the Oneplus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G released in April 2023. 5G network connectivity, a powerful battery and 67W fast charger, fingerprint scanner, 108MP primary camera, 1080p display resolution, and Corning Gorilla protection make the Nord CE 3 Lite a bargain for the price tag. Unfortunately, it does not support 4K video recording, and the IPS LCD deprives users of an immersive user experience. Otherwise, it is an elegant smartphone in 2023 worth experiencing as you live the best moments and share experiences with family and friends, besides getting down to productive work without getting disappointment about its performance.