OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite India Launch Confirmed: SD695 SoC, 8GB RAM Packed In Mid-Range Android Smartphone

OnePlus officially announced the launch date of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. Some reports suggest the brand may position it as an affordable 5G-enabled Android smartphone.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will launch in India on April 4, 2023. OnePlus has revealed key specifications of the smartphone including chipset, display, camera, design, and more. Let's look at all the available details of the mid-range Android smartphone from OnePlus.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite Launch, Expected Price, Launch Offers In India

OnePlus has only confirmed the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will launch in India this month and mentioned some key specifications. The brand has been silent on the launch price.

A leak about the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite claims OnePlus will price the smartphone at ₹21,999 for the base variant, which may have 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The top-end variant of the smartphone is expected to pack 8GB RAM, but the storage offered will remain at 128 GB.

Incidentally, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite launched at an inaugural price of ₹18,999. Presumably to justify the higher price buyers will get a free, as-yet-undisclosed, OnePlus product on the purchase of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.

The brand is also offering an extended warranty plan and an exclusive discount offer. There should also be some offers from participating banks, which could help reduce the asking price. OnePlus has indicated that pre-orders of the smartphone will begin right after the launch.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite Specifications, Features

According to a microsite of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite on the brand's website, the smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, which will be paired with up to 8GB RAM along with an additional 8GB of virtual RAM. Buyers will get 128GB of internal storage irrespective of the RAM size.

OnePlus has also announced the camera details of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. The smartphone will have a 108MP primary sensor that will support "3x Lossless Zoom". The device will feature a triple rear camera setup.

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite smartphone is confirmed to feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. OnePlus is should offer an improved UI to make its OxygenOS 13.1 experience better.

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. OnePlus confirmed the smartphone will be available in light green and black color options.