OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus has launched the Nord CE 5G (Core Edition). The phone was launched in India after weeks of leaks and teasers. OnePlus claims this latest phone from OnePlus is built on the core aspects of the Nord experience but at a more affordable price.

Nord CE 5G from OnePlus brings with itself a lot to like, including a 64MP triple camera set-up,  90 Hz fluid AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 750G 5G processor, and Warp Charge 30T Plus fast charging. Along with this, the phone also brings OnePlus’s latest OxygenOS 11.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Design and display

Nord CE comes with a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED display for smooth and responsive experience while playing games and watching videos. There’s also HDR10+ for improving the viewing experience while watching HDR content on the phone. 

In terms of design, it is one of the most interesting ones that OnePlus has made in a while. The Nord CE 5G is the slimmest OnePlus phone since the OnePlus 6T. It’s 7.9mm thick and weihs 170g. The Nord CE also comes with new features, including the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack. Nord CE comes in three colorways: Charcoal Ink, Silver Ray, and Blue Void.  The latter features a fingerprint-resist matte finish.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Specifications and performance

Nord CE is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset which promises a 20% CPU and 10% GPU boost over its predecessor. This is down to the fact that it uses Kryo 570 CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. It also packs in an advanced AI Engine which promises to provide users with an incredibly smooth and intuitive experience, from enhanced gaming to improved voice-chat. 

Nord CE comes pre-installed with OxygenOS 11, claimed to be OnePlus’s fastest and most responsive software to date. OxygenOS 11 comes with features like Dark Mode, Zen Mode, and a new always on display (AOD). In addition, OOS 11 has been optimized for single-handed operations.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a large 4,500mAh battery, with support for improved Warp Charge 30T Plus charging technology. The company claims the OnePlus Nord CE can charge from 0 to 70% in just half an hour. OnePlus Nord CE also adapts to reduce the time spent at 100% battery to maintain good battery health while charging overnight. 

OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Cameras

Nord CE sports a powerful triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main camera with a f/1.79 aperture that captures high-resolution images in multiple lighting conditions. There’s also a 119° ultra-wide angle lens for enhanced versatility. On the front, Nord CE features a 16 MP camera for capturing selfies. 

Like all OnePlus flagship models, Nord CE comes with Nightscape for a better low-light photography experience. This feature shoots up to eight pictures at varying exposures and effortlessly weaves them together to produce clearer, brighter, and more dramatic photos.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Price and availability

OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be available on Amazon.in and OnePlus.in from June 16 at 12 noon. 
The phone has been launched in three variants with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage for Rs 22,999, 8GB RAM+128GB of storage for Rs 24,999 and 12GB RAM+ 256GB of storage for Rs 27,999.