OnePlus has launched its third phone in the Nord CE series the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, as they promised. It has a 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and has Side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 695 processor with HyperBoost Gaming Engine, up to 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage and is based on Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1 with 2 years of software updates and 3 years of security updates, as per the company.
It has a 64-megapixel rear camera, features a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It doesn’t have an alert slider but has a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone has a fingerprint and smudge-resistant back with the Blue Tide offering a rolling gradient of blue and yellow while Black Dusk has a dark and stormy matte black finish, as per the company. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging, which can charge 50% battery in 30 minutes.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Specifications -
| Display | 6.59-inch (2412 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Octa-Core Snapdragon 695 8nm Mobile Platform (2.2GHz x 2+1.8GHz x 6 Kryo 560 CPUs) with Adreno 619L GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.2) storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD |
| OS/UI | Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1 |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) slot |
| Rear Cameras | 64MP rear camera with f/1.79 aperture, LED flash, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture |
| Front Camera | 16MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX471 sensor, f/2.0 aperture |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm audio jack, Superlinear speaker |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5mm |
| Weight | 195g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA (1/28A/41/77/78 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh battery with 33W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging |
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes in Black Dusk and Blue Tide colors. It will be available from April 30th on Amazon India, the OnePlus India website, the OnePlus Store app, OnePlus experience stores, Reliance Digital stores, Croma stores, and select partner stores.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Prices are -
- 6GB RAM/128GB Storage Version - Rs.19,999
- 8GB RAM/128GB Storage Version - Rs.21,999
OnePlus Nord Buds -
OnePlus also launched its first Nord series TWS earbuds the Nord Buds in India. It has Bluetooth 5.2, 94ms ultra-low latency, and 12.4mm titanium dynamic drivers tuned for rich bass. It has an ergonomic in-ear design and fits better in the ear canal, says the company. A single earphone is as light as about 4.8g, which is light and comfortable to wear. You can choose from three pairs of large, medium, and small silicone earplugs.
OnePlus Nord Buds Specifications -
| Driver | 12.4mm titanium dynamic driver, tuned for rich bass, 20-20,000Hz frequency response range, 98dB driver sensitivity |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, AAC codec, Dolby Atmos (OnePlus 7/7 Pro later), OnePlus Fast Pair (OnePlus 6 and later) |
| ANC Mode | dual microphones for AI call noise cancellation |
| Latency Mode | 94ms low latency with selected OnePlus smartphones and with Pro Gaming Mode enabled |
| Controls | Touch controls for track change, voice assistant, Play/pause |
| Water Proof | Sweat and water-resistant (IP55) for headset |
| Dimensions | Earbud - 27.76×20.72×23.49mm; Charging box - 67.9×35.5×28.68mm |
| Weights | Earbud - 4.82g (4.77g for Black); Charging box - 47.23g (50.33g for Black) |
| Battery | 41mAh battery in buds offers up to 7 hours playback, 30h with 480mAh charging case |
| Charger | Flash charge – 10 mins for 5 hours (charging box+earbuds) |
The OnePlus Nord Buds come in Black Slate and White Marble colors, and the price is Rs.2,799. It will be available from May 10th on Amazon India, Flipkart, OnePlus.in, the OnePlus app store, and the OnePlus Exclusive stores.
Launch offers are -
- Customers using SBI Credit Cards can avail of an instant bank discount of INR 1500. SBI Credit Card users can also avail of a no-cost EMI for up to 3 months upon purchase of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite on OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience stores and select partner stores.
- Customers can avail of a 5% cashback offer on American Express Card transactions on the purchase of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite on OnePlus.in.
- OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite customers can also get the Red Cable Care plan for INR 999 for a limited duration when purchased at OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App and OnePlus Experience Stores. Customers can avail of benefits such as 120 GB cloud storage, 12-month extended warranty, dedicated customer helpline & many more benefits!
- Existing RCC members can save up to INR 500 using RedCoins on the purchase of OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite at OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App. Offer valid till 8th May 2022.
