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OnePlus Nord CE3 5G
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OnePlus Nord CE3 5G · Photo source

OnePlus

Nord CE3 5G

Released August 2023

An India-market 6.7-inch 5G phone with a 120 Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 782G processor and an optically stabilised 50 MP main camera. It has 80 W charging, stereo speakers and a hybrid microSD slot.

Model history · 3 models, 2021–2023
  1. 2021Nord CE 5GCompare
  2. 2022Nord CE 2 5GCompare
  3. 2023Nord CE3 5G
Screen
6.7″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
184 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers find everyday performance smooth, the AMOLED screen attractive and the main camera capable in daylight. Battery endurance and fast charging also earn praise. Indian Express likes the appearance and clean software; Digit is less impressed by the plastic construction and finds stronger gaming rivals. FoneArena and Digit consider the ultrawide camera weaker than the main sensor, while their opinions on the macro camera differ. The main camera performs well in low light in these reviews, with some sharpening or colour processing visible.

From fonearena.com, indianexpress.com and digit.in

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.7″
Resolution
2412 × 1080
Sharpness
394 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Display type
Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio; 93.4% stated screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density
394 ppi
Brightness detail
Digit measured 948 nits outdoors with automatic brightness; this is a review measurement, not a maker peak rating
Display features
60, 90 and 120 Hz modes; up to 240 Hz touch response; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; up to 2,160 Hz PWM below 90 nits and DC dimming above 90 nits; maker advertises Netflix and Prime HDR, but FoneArena and Digit found Netflix HDR unavailable during their reviews

Performance

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G; up to 2.7 GHz, according to the maker overview
GPU
Adreno 642L
Storage type
LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; India configurations of 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB; no UK configuration asserted
Cooling
4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber

Cameras

Main camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
8 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
16 MP
Main camera
Sony IMX890, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 24 mm equivalent focal length, six-element lens and 1.0 µm pixels; PDAF, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera
Sony IMX355, 8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus
Front camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom
0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording
4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; Ultra Steady at 1080p 60 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor
Front video
1080p or 720p at 30 fps, including Steady Mode
Camera features
Additional 2 MP macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, ICE 2.0, Nightscape, Portrait, Dual-view Video, HDR, panorama, text scanning, Extra HD and Pro Mode

Battery and charging

Battery
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 80 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
Non-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh equivalent capacity; maker states at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditions
Wired charging
80 W SUPERVOOC; maker measured 1–61% in 15 minutes at 25°C with the screen off; 11 temperature sensors and a dedicated charging chip

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
184 g
Thickness
8.2 mm
Height × width
162.7 × 75.5 mm
Materials
Plastic rear, confirmed by FoneArena and Digit
Colours
Aqua Surge and Gray Shimmer
Buttons
Volume and power keys on the right; infrared remote transmitter; no Alert Slider, confirmed by Digit
Water resistance detail
IP54 dust and splash resistance reported by FoneArena and Digit; not specified in the maker pages read
Biometrics
In-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and temperature; infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motor
Speakers
Dual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and wired and wireless Hi-Res Audio
Microphones
Noise cancellation support

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13
Software updates
Maker promised at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; the original security support period has elapsed
In the box
Phone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide, brand sticker, Red Cable Club card and safety guide

Connectivity

Mobile network
India bands; 5G SA n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n41/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 15 download up to 800 Mbit/s and Cat 13 upload up to 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support
SIM
Hybrid slot for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD card up to 1 TB
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC, AAC and SBC
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C, USB 2.0; Type-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by FoneArena
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS

Storage options

StorageMemory
128 GB8 GB
256 GB12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 120 Hz AMOLED display and stereo speakers
  • Optical stabilisation on the main camera
  • 80 W charger included and expandable storage

Cons

  • No wireless charging or headphone socket
  • No Alert Slider
  • MicroSD card occupies the second SIM slot

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
HonorHONOR 90
6.7″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition8 GB – 12 GB256 GB – 512 GB200 MP–5,000 mAh183 gJun 2023
NothingPhone (2)
6.7″LTPO OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 18 GB – 12 GB128 GB – 512 GB50 MP–4,700 mAh203 gJul 2023
XiaomiPOCO F5
6.67″OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 28 GB – 12 GB256 GB64 MP–5,000 mAh181 gMay 2023

Previous model: Nord CE 2 5G. Newer model: Nord CE4.

Sources

  1. oneplus.in/nord-ce-3-5g/specs
  2. oneplus.in/nord-ce-3-5g
  3. fonearena.com/blog/400562/oneplus-nord-ce-3-5g-is-here-dont-miss-out-the-amazin…
  4. fonearena.com/blog/401630/oneplus-nord-ce-3-review.html
  5. indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-reviews/oneplus-nord-ce-3-5g-review-8…
  6. digit.in/reviews/mobile-phones/oneplus-nord-ce-3-5g-review-292270.html

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