What you need to know
- The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is the company’s next budget smartphone.
- The alleged specs of the device are now leaking.
- It suggests a Snapdragon 695 SoC and a 108MP primary camera.
- The device is expected to go on sale in India next week.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 is the next sub-$300 smartphone to hit India early next month.
Earlier this month, we saw the first possible renders of the OnePlus Nord CE 3, a budget smartphone for the Indian market that is set to launch on April 4th. Ahead of the launch, the device’s specifications are now publicly available online through trusted sources. , per GSMArena.
Powerful 67W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging + Huge 5000mAh Battery = #LargerThanLife #OnePlusNordCE3Lite 5G Stay tuned for more: https://t.co/wOkNuQ8EIM pic.twitter.com/ysPpOCsu5aMarch 27, 2023
First, the specs confirmed by OnePlus India next to the device’s design include a large 5,000mAh battery that supports the company’s 67W SuperVOOC charging speeds. Plus, you can charge for a full day in 30 minutes.
OnePlus Nord 3 CE Lite 5G CPH2467 Specs. – 6.7 inch FHD+ LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate – Snapdragon 695- LPDDR4X RAM- UFS 2.2 storage- Android 13- 108MP+2MP+2MP- 16MP front camera- WiFi 5- 5000mAh battery with 67 Watt charge# OnePlus #OnePlusNordCE3Lite pic.twitter.com /G51Dy8URLrMarch 23, 2023
The designs revealed by OnePlus include a boxy design featuring squared corners like its predecessor, the Nord CE 2. The device is also available in his two colorways of Pastel Lime and Chromatic Gray.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G” full spec pic.twitter.com/yAg2kCI5fCMarch 24, 2023
The specs released by the tipster confirm the same, with the Nord CE 3 Lite expected to feature a 6.7-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. Additionally, the device can combine up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB of relatively slow UFS 2.2 storage. This is a bit of a disappointment for 2023, especially in the budget smartphone segment where the Nord CE 3 Lite competes. Additionally, the device may also feature microSD expansion support.
On the back are two important circular modules for triple camera setups. As for optics, the device is expected to feature a 108MP primary camera aided by two additional 2MP sensors. Up front, a punch-hole camera should host a 16MP selfie shooter.

The Nord CE 3 Lite appears to have OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13. indicates The phone comes with 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates. Beneath that is an older Snapdragon 695 5G chipset. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 5, USB Type-C, and Bluetooth 5.1.
OnePlus will also launch affordable OnePlus Nord Buds 2 alongside the Nord CE 3 Lite on April 4th. Amazon India also has a listing (opens in new tab) in place.