The OnePlus Nord 3 is OnePlus’ hero midrange for 2023 after months of leaks. It features a bigger and better screen, a more powerful chipset, and a bigger battery than its predecessor, the Nord 2T. Along with that OnePlus also introduced the cheaper but powerful OnePlus Nord CE 3 in India.
OnePlus Nord 3:
The design of the OnePlus Nord 3 is similar to that of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, with its boxy form factor and metal frame.
Two camera protrusions on the device’s back house three camera sensors and two LED flash modules. Power and alert sliders are located on the right side, while the volume rocker is located on the left side. A punch-hole display is surrounded by slim and symmetrical bezels on the front of the device.
Specs:
The new OnePlus Nord 3 will sport a larger 6.74 inches 1.5K (2772 x 1240p) AMOLED display. It will sport a 120Hz refresh rate with a 10-bit screen & HDR10+ support. The device is now powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC coupled with 12GB/16GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage options.
The device will stick to a similar camera setup as the original with a 50MP main Sony IMX890 sensor coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide Sony IMX355 & 2MP monochrome sensor. It will support a 16MP selfie camera under the punch-hole display. IOnePlus Nord 3 comes with a 5000 mAh battery and comes with faster 80W wired charging support. It also gets the popular alert slider back.
The OnePlus Nord 3 will run on Android 13 OS with OxygenOS 13 out of the box.
Pricing:
OnePlus Nord 3 comes in Misty Green and Tempest Gray. For the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version, it costs Rs. 33,999, and for the 16GB RAM + 256GB version, it costs Rs. 37,999. Starting July 15th, Amazon.in, OnePlus online stores, and offline stores will sell it.
Customers of select banks can avail of a bank discount of INR 1,000 with credit cards, debit cards, and credit card EMI between 15th July and 25th July.
Also, Nord 3 5G customers can earn 2X Redcoins with a 1-year warranty plan for just INR 99. Oneplus.in is offering a Redcoin discount of up to INR 1000 when purchased between the 15th and 25th of July. From 16th – 25th July, Android and iOS users can take advantage of a special exchange offer of INR 2,000/-.
Customers purchasing the Nord 3 5G on Amazon.in, oneplus.in, OnePlus experience stores, and select partner stores will receive free Nord Buds (while supplies last).
OnePlus Nord CE 3:
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G will now sport the larger 6.72 inches FHD+ AMOLED display. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint scanner. OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G will be powered by SD782G SoC coupled with 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage option. It also comes with HyperTouch and HyperBoost Engine support.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G will feature a 50MP main Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a 2MP depth sensor with an LED flash. Yet again the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G comes with the same 16MP selfie sensor found on major OnePlus phones in the past. The device will also TurboRAW feature with 4K 30fps video support.
The device gets Dual SIM with 4G LTE and 5G support, A-GPS, GLONASS, GPS, Dual Band Wifi, and USB Type-C Port. It also comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack, IR Blaster, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and Linear Motor Vibrator. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery with 80W fast charge support. OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G will run on Android 13 OS.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 will again get a plastic frame & will not have an alert slider. It comes in two colors Aqua Surge and Grey Shimmer.
Pricing:
There are two colors available for the OnePlus Nord CE3: Aqua Surge and Gray Shimmer. For the 8/128GB model, the price starts at INR 26,999, while the 12/256GB model costs INR 28,999. August is the planned date for India’s open sales.
