Introduction: OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Overview
OnePlus is best known for its affordable flagships, however, the company is trying its darndest to accrue budget-conscious buyers under its umbrella too. To do so, the brand recently announced the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, which hopes to ruffle some feathers in the cutthroat sub Rs 20K price segment. So, is the device worthy of your bucks or will you be better off with a phone from Redmi or Realme’s stables? Well, let’s find out in this review. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is a suitable choice for OnePlus loyalists. That said, buyers who don’t have an affinity for OxygenOS will find a plethora of more well-rounded devices in the Nord CE 2 Lite’s price segment, including but not limited to the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus, which, by the way, ships with an AMOLED display and a stereo speaker setup as well.
The Lowdown
OnePlus has a penchant for making stylish Android phones and the company’s latest is no exception to the rule. The Nord CE 2 Lite employs a velvety polycarbonate back that comprises a dual-tone finish. I was sent the Blue Tide variant for review which makes use of a matte veneer on three-quarters of the back panel, with the top area of the phone (the bits adjacent to the unit’s camera module) utilising a glossier texture. All said and done, the smartphone looks elegant and the matte finish manages to keep smudges at bay too, which is great. Moving on, the smartphone’s camera array consists of two vertical camera lenses that are flanked by a macro sensor and an LED flash module. Truth be told, the smartphone’s design is reminiscent of a couple of other Realme and Vivo phones. Be that as it may, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite’s tasteful design will find plenty of backers. It also helps that the unit’s chassis offers adequate robustness and the smartphone’s frame doesn’t bend or flex either.
Key Specs
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Performance | (VERY GOOD) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core) |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Display | (GOOD) |
| Screen Size | 6.59 inches (16.74 cm); IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 px (FHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Display Type | Bezel-less with punch-hole display |
| Rear Camera | (VERY GOOD) |
| Main Camera | Triple Camera Setup |
| Main Camera Resolution | 64 MP (upto 6x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera |
| Depth Camera | 2 MP Depth Camera |
| Macro Camera | 2 MP Macro Camera |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Video Recording | Full HD @30fps |
| Front Camera | (VERY GOOD) |
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP |
| Front Camera Features | Screen flash |
| Front Camera Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps |
| Battery | (VERY GOOD) |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W Super VOOC Charging; USB Type-C port |
| General | |
| SIM Slots | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| 5G Support | Supported in India |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB, expandable upto 1 TB |
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