OnePlus has launched its latest smartphone, the Nord CE 5G phone in India. The Nord CE is an affordable 5G phone that offers 5G connectivity and a sleek design. It was showcased at the OnePlus Summer Launch event, where the company also introduced the OnePlus TV U1S, a smart TV with a 4K display.
The Nord CE 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G mobile platform and has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a triple rear camera system with a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. The Nord CE is available in three colors: Blue Void, Charcoal Ink, and Silver Ray.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Budget-friendly 5G phone with flagship features
OnePlus Nord CE 5G is the successor to the ageing Original Nord phone, which was launched last year as a mid-range smartphone. The all-new OnePlus Nord CE is the latest offering from OnePlus in India. It is a 5G smartphone that offers high performance and style at an affordable price. OnePlus Nord CE has many features that make it a unique and attractive device. Some of these features are:
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OnePlus Nord CE 5G: 5G phone with faster internet access, smoother display, and faster charging
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a 5G phone that offers faster and smoother internet access.
It also has a higher refresh rate display, which enhances the display quality and responsiveness.
The Nord CE also has a faster charging feature, which allows the phone to be fully charged in less than an hour.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Similar design to the original Nord
- The OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a similar design to the original OnePlus Nord, with a pill-shaped camera module on the back and a single punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
- However, the Nord CE 5G has fewer rear cameras than the original Nord, with only three sensors instead of four.
- The Nord CE 5G also has a smaller battery than the original Nord, at 4500mAh compared to 4115mAh.
- Despite these differences, the Nord CE 5G is still a stylish and affordable 5G phone that offers a good value for money.
The new Nord CE 5G phone in India gets three rear cameras, while the original Nord phone had four. Another difference is the placement of the selfie camera on the front of the phone. The new 5G phone has a single punch-hole cutout on the display, while the original Nord phone had two.
Thinnest OnePlus phone yet: new Nord CE 5G is 7.9mm thin and weighs 170g
- New Nord CE is OnePlus’ thinnest phone ever, at just 7.9mm thick.
- It’s also lightweight, weighing in at around 170g.
- Unlike the previous Nord phone, which was 8.2mm thick and didn’t have a headphone jack.
- The new 5G model has a 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphones.
- The Nord CE is available in three colors: Blue Void, Charcoal Ink, and Silver Ray.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Specs and Features
The all-new affordable OnePlus Nord CE 5G phone comes with a Fluid AMOLED display along with 90Hz refresh rate. The new 5G phone also features a 6.43-inch display that offers a high-quality viewing experience with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, the device has a pixel density of 410ppi, which means that the images and text on the screen are sharp and clear. This is a slight improvement over the original Nord phone, which had a pixel density of 408ppi.
Hardware
This second Nord phone in India is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The same chipset is already seen on the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G. The new smartphone comes in three different variants, depending on the RAM and storage capacity. The options are 6GB/ 128GB, 8GB/ 128GB, and 12GB/ 256GB of RAM/ Storage.
Since the new phone is a budget-friendly 5G device, OnePlus has decided to skip the 64GB storage option this year. However, the original Nord phone did have a 64GB storage option for the users who wanted less storage space.
Camera
The new 5G phone has a 64-MP triple rear camera setup that can capture stunning photos and videos. The main camera sensor has a 6P Lens and EIS Support. This helps to reduce the blur and shake in the images. Along with the main camera, there is an 8-MP ultra-wide-angle lens that also has EIS Support. With ultra-wide camera you can fit more in the frame. The third lens is a 2-MP macro lens that can take close-up shots of small objects.
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Camera Features
The smartphone also offers various camera features such as an LED flash, 4K videos 30fps, a combination of PDAF and CAF for fast and accurate autofocus. Furthermore, for video features, the Nord CE 5G also offers Super slow-motion videos for dramatic effects, Nightscape mode for low-light photography, and more. For taking selfies, there is a 16-MP front camera with EIS Support that can produce clear and smooth selfies. However, the front camera is not as good as the previous Nord phone. To recall, the original OnePlus Nord features two front cameras for better selfies.
Affordable 5G Phone: Other Features
The new 5G phone has a 4500mAh battery that can last for a long time and also supports Warp Charge 30T Plus fast charging technology. According to OnePlus, this smartphone can charge from 0 to 70 per cent in just half an hour with the proprietary charger. This OnePlus Adapter comes with the 5G phone.
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Software and Security
Moreover, the device runs on Oxygen OS. This custom skin is based on Android 11 that offers a smooth and user-friendly experience. The device also has some additional security features such as an in-display fingerprint scanner and Face ID Unlock. These security features can unlock the phone with a touch or a glance.
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Connectivity
The latest OnePlus mobile phone also supports various connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth version 5.1. This Nord CE 5G phone also gets GPS, NFC, GLONASS, NaVIC, USB Type-C port, dual-SIM support. These connectivity options can enhance the functionality and compatibility of the phone.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Phone in India at Affordable Price
The new 5G phone is the latest addition to the Nord series, which offers affordable 5G phones. The new OnePlus Nord CE price starts from Rs 22999 for the base variant. Here, the base variant packs a 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The next variant that has 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage costs Rs 24999. The highest variant that has 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage is priced at Rs 27999. The new phone will compete against other affordable 5G phones in the market. The competitors includes iQOO Z3 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 10i.
The new OnePlus mobile phone is already open for pre-orders from June 11 onwards. Furthermore, the device will go on sale in India from June 16. The new device can be bought from the company’s website, Amazon India, and other retail partners.
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OnePlus mobile Phone Bank Offers
Moreover, if you pre-order the smartphone, you can get gifts worth Rs 2699. You can also get a discount of Rs 1000 by using HDFC Bank Card. OnePlus has also offered some EMI Options for the buyers. The first 2000 people with Nord CE pre orders will receive a free OnePlus Nord Handy Fanny Pack as a bonus. Furthermore, there is an extra Rs 500 off for the people who want to buy the OnePlus Buds Z or the OnePlus Band with smartphone.
