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OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G

Released June 2024

A 6.67-inch budget phone with a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, an optically stabilised 50 MP main camera and 80 W charging. The UK version has a 5,110 mAh battery, 256 GB storage and a hybrid microSD slot.

Screen: 6.67″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 695 5G
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 256 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 5,110 mAh
Weight: 191 g

5,000 mAh+

What reviewers say

TechAdvisor and TechRadar praise the OLED display and battery life, but find the ageing Snapdragon 695 slow compared with similarly priced alternatives. Both see the cameras as limited, despite optical stabilisation on the main camera, and note that a fast charger costs extra in the UK.

From techadvisor.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.67″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 395 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 2,100 nits
Display type: AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density: 394 ppi
Brightness detail: 1,200 nits HBM; 2,100 nits peak
Display features: 120 Hz; 100% sRGB and Display P3; 480 Hz PWM dimming; Amazon Prime Video HD and Netflix HD

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 695 5G
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 256 GB
GPU: Adreno 619
Storage type: LPDDR4X RAM; UFS 2.2 storage; UK configuration 8 GB + 256 GB. Hybrid microSD slot accepts cards up to 2 TB instead of the second SIM.

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 16 MP
Main camera: Sony LYT-600, 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, f/1.8, 25 mm equivalent, PDAF, OIS and EIS
Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
Zoom: 1–10× digital zoom; no telephoto camera
Video recording: 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; dual-view video at 720p 30 fps
Front video: 1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Camera features: Additional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist camera; two rear LED lights; Pro, Night, portrait, panorama and text scanner

Battery and charging

Battery: 5,110 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim): Up to 18.6 hours
Wired charging: Up to 80 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: UK single-cell battery is 5,110 mAh typical (19.83 Wh), 4,990 mAh rated (19.37 Wh); Battery Health Engine. The Indian version's 5,500 mAh figure does not apply to the UK model. Maker's 18.6-hour claim is YouTube playback over Wi-Fi under default settings.
Wired charging: 80 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 50 minutes at 25°C ±1°C. Charger sold separately in the UK; maker warns charging may be limited to 55 W in 110 V areas.
Charges other devices: 5 W wired reverse charging with OTG Connection enabled

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 191 g
Thickness: 8.1 mm
Height × width: 162.9 × 75.6 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP54
Colours: Mega Blue and Super Silver (UK); Ultra Orange is an Indian colour option
Buttons: Power and volume keys on right; gestures and on-screen navigation
Water resistance detail: IP54, stated in the exact UK overview footnote 7
Biometrics: In-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Geomagnetic, proximity, accelerometer, gravity sensor, gyroscope and pedometer
Speakers: Dual stereo speakers; 300% Ultra Volume Mode
Microphones: Noise cancellation support

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: OxygenOS 14.0 based on Android 14
Software updates: At least two Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates from launch
In the box: Phone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, welcome letter, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector; no charger

Connectivity

Mobile network: 5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 12 download and Cat 13 upload
SIM: Hybrid dual nano-SIM or one nano-SIM plus one microSD card
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5; 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1; SBC, AAC, aptX HD and LDAC
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack
Positioning: GPS L1, BeiDou B1I, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

Storage options

Storage
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

120 Hz AMOLED display with 2,100-nit peak brightness
Headphone jack and microSD support up to 2 TB
Main camera has optical image stabilisation

Cons

No ultra wide or telephoto camera
Rear and front video limited to 1080p at 30 fps
No charger in the UK box

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A35 5G	6.6″	OLED, 120 Hz	Exynos 1380	6 GB – 8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	5,000 mAh	209 g	Mar 2024
SamsungGalaxy A55 5G	6.6″	OLED, 120 Hz	Exynos 1480	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	5,000 mAh	213 g	Mar 2024
SamsungGalaxy A06	6.7″	LCD, 60 Hz	MediaTek Helio G85	4 GB – 6 GB	64 GB – 128 GB	50 MP	–	5,000 mAh	189 g	Aug 2024

Newer model: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite.

Sources

Photo: oasis.opstatics.com

Nord CE4 Lite, blue front view in the manufacturer studio: OnePlus
Nord CE4 Lite, dark front view in the manufacturer studio: OnePlus
Nord CE4 Lite, blue rear camera and upper housing detail: OnePlus
Nord CE4 Lite, blue and dark rear details in the manufacturer studio composition: OnePlus
Nord CE4 Lite, blue front and upper housing detail at an angle, cropped at the lower edge: OnePlus
Nord CE4 Lite, blue rear camera and upper housing at an angle: OnePlus
Blue OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite charging on a red breakfast table: OnePlus
Blue OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite rear view during a picnic: OnePlus
Blue OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite held beside a lake: OnePlus
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite held on a boat near splashing water: OnePlus
Blue OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite held while taking a group selfie indoors: OnePlus
Blue OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite held during a picnic on grass: OnePlus
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite held while browsing in a library: OnePlus
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas, background and alpha retained.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas, background and alpha retained.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite — official supplied product photograph: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas, background and alpha retained.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite — official supplied hardware view: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas, background and alpha retained.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite — official supplied hardware view: OnePlus official supplied photograph; complete maker canvas, background and alpha retained.

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