OnePlus Nord 3 Selling for Less Than Rs 20,000 in India; Should You Buy or Wait for Nord 4?

The OnePlus Nord 3 is now available for less than Rs 20,000 in India. The Nord series smartphone was launched last year starting at Rs 33,999, featuring MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, 80W SuperVOOC charging support, and much more. Let's check if should you consider the Nord 3 or wait for the next-gen Nord 4, which is tipped to arrive in July in the country.

OnePlus Nord 3 Gets Price Cut in India

The OnePlus Nord 3 (review) is now listed at Rs 20,999 for the 8GB/128GB storage variant. The e-commerce site is also offering an additional coupon discount of Rs 1,000, which brings the price down to Rs 19,999.

OnePlus Nord 3: Should You Buy or Wait for Nord 4?

The OnePlus Nord 3 has a triple-camera setup including a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP macro camera. Upfront, there is a 16MP selfie camera sensor. The phone features an IP54 rating, while the upcoming Nord 4 is expected to come with an IP65 rating. The latter will also likely support 100W fast charging as opposed to Nord 3's 80W charging.

Moreover, the next-gen OnePlus Nord 4 could include an aerospace-grade VC cooling system for heat dissipation, available on the flagship OnePlus 12 series. It will have a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak of 2150 nits, while the Nord 3 features a slightly smaller 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,450 nits.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC in the Nord 3 is capable of handling gaming and day-to-day tasks. However, the next-gen model is expected to come with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 and generative AI capabilities. Coming to the price, the OnePlus Nord 4 is expected to cost around Rs 35,000, the same launch price as the Nord 3.

However, Amazon's current offer on the OnePlus Nord 3 provides an excellent opportunity for those planning to buy a powerful mid-range phone and also don't want to spend a huge amount.