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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G

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OnePlusNord CE 2 Lite 5GOnePlusNord CE 3 Lite 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2022April 2023
Display
Screen size6.59″6.72″
Resolution2412 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness401 pixels per inch392 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display typeLCD, 20:9; sRGB and Display P3 supportLCD, 20:9; sRGB and Display P3 support
Pixel density401 ppi391 ppi
Display featuresUp to 120 Hz; content-dependent refresh rate management and dark mode. TechRadar found no HDR streaming supportUp to 120 Hz; 240 Hz touch response rate, eye comfort and dark mode. Gadgets360 found many third-party apps limited to 60 Hz on its test software
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Memory6 GB – 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
GPUAdreno 619Adreno 619
Memory6 GB LPDDR4X in UK; India also offers 8 GB. Temporary virtual RAM uses storage and is not additional physical memory8 GB LPDDR4X; virtual RAM uses storage and is not additional physical memory
Storage type128 GB UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 1 TB, sharing the second SIM position. TechRadar pricing paragraph incorrectly says 256 GB; its own tested-spec paragraph and both maker tables specify 128 GB128 GB UFS 2.2 in UK; India also offers 256 GB. Hybrid microSD expansion up to 1 TB shares the second SIM position
Cameras
Main camera64 MP108 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP, six-element f/1.7 lens, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm with four-to-one binning; PDAF/continuous autofocus and EIS108 MP Samsung S5KHM6SX03; six-element f/1.7 lens, 0.64 µm pixels or 1.92 µm with nine-to-one binning to 12 MP; PDAF/continuous autofocus and EIS, no OIS (both independent tests)
Front camera16 MP Sony IMX471, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels
Zoom1–6× digital zoom; no optical telephoto1–6× digital zoom; maker describes 3× sensor cropping as lossless, not an optical telephoto lens
Video recording1080p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse1080p or 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist and 2 MP f/2.4 macro cameras; LED flash, AI scene enhancement, HDR, Nightscape, portrait, panorama, filters and dual-view videoAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist and 2 MP f/2.4 macro cameras; LED flash, AI scene enhancement, dual-view video, HDR, Nightscape, portrait, panorama, macro, slow motion, time-lapse, text scanner and retouching
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailSingle non-removable cell, maker typical capacity 5,000 mAh. Maker laboratory YouTube claim approximately 21 hours with Wi-Fi, default settings and video loop; normal usage variesSingle non-removable cell, typical capacity 5,000 mAh. Maker laboratory YouTube claim approximately 17.1 hours with Wi-Fi, default settings and continuous video loop; normal usage varies
Wired charging33 W SUPERVOOC; maker laboratory test 1% to approximately 50% in 30 minutes with official adapter, screen off, ambient and initial phone temperature 25 ± 1°C, tested 4 March 202267 W SUPERVOOC; maker laboratory test 1% to approximately 80% in 30 minutes with official 67 W adapter, screen off, ambient and initial phone temperature 25 ± 1°C, tested 30 December 2022
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g195 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.3 mm
Height × width164.3 × 75.6 mm165.5 × 76 mm
MaterialsPlastic frame and back (Gadgets360 and TechRadar)Plastic frame and back (Tech Advisor)
ColoursBlue Tide and Black DuskPastel Lime and Chromatic Gray
ButtonsVolume buttons left, power/fingerprint button right; no alert slider (exact maker table and both original tests). Generic alert-slider section in the exact English manual does not applyVolume buttons left, power/fingerprint button right; no alert slider
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint sensor and front-camera face unlockSide-mounted fingerprint sensor and front-camera face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient-light, proximity and Sensor CoreAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient-light, proximity and Sensor Core
SpeakersSingle speaker (both original tests); maker describes super-linear speaker and noise cancellation supportDual stereo speakers; maker also lists noise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12; first India sale 30 April 2022, later UK/Europe sale announced for 24 May 2022 (Tech Advisor reporting maker confirmation)OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13. First India sale 11 April 2023; UK availability announced for 20 April 2023 (Tech Advisor). Gadgets360 encountered a missed-call-notification issue on its first review sample but not its replacement; this does not establish a universal release-software issue
Software updatesLaunch commitment: two major Android version updates and three years of Android security updates; not a claim of ongoing support in 2026Launch commitment: at least two Android version upgrades and three years of security updates from launch; not a claim of ongoing support in 2026
In the boxUK: phone, 33 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable (USB 2.0), case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick-start guide and safety/warranty information. India also lists a brand stickerUK maker list: phone, 67 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable (USB 2.0), case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick-start guide and safety guide. Gadgets360 received an 80 W adapter in its Indian package; phone charging remains 67 W
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK: LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/66, LTE-TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G SA and NSA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78. India: LTE-FDD B1/3/4/5/7/8/19/28A, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G SA n1/28A/41/78, NSA n41/77/78. Carrier support varies; importing does not guarantee local connectivityRegional 5G and LTE support. India table: LTE-FDD B1/3/5/8 and TDD B40/41; 5G SA n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A (703–733 MHz), NSA n1/3/41/78. Belgian maker table lists broader LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66, TDD B38/39/40/41 and SA/NSA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28A&B/38/40/41/66/77/78. Archived UK table repeats the narrower India list, so exact UK bands remain unresolved; do not use that archive alone to judge imported-device compatibility
SIMHybrid SIM/SIM-or-microSD tray; nano-SIM (English manual)Hybrid nano-SIM/SIM-or-microSD tray; microSD uses the second SIM position
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC and LHDCBluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBC
NFCUK specification: NFC enabled. India table omits NFC; do not assume the UK capability applies to an imported Indian modelBelgian maker specifications explicitly enable NFC; UK and India archived tables omit it. Region-dependent capability: exact UK/India status unresolved, not inferred from Belgian hardware
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou and QZSSGPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS

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