Earlier this week, OnePlus launched the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G phone. The Nord CE 2 Lite starts at $262, making it the cheapest device in the company’s current portfolio. The phone will be available for purchase for the first time today in the country. The latest device in the Nord series offers a display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a 64MP camera.
Nord CE 2 Lite is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor which provides 5G connectivity. Other highlights of the latest Nord series device include a 5,000mAh battery, 33W SuperVOOC charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Let’s take a closer look at the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G price, launch deals, availability, specs and features.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G: price, launch offers and availability
The Nord CE 2 Lite comes in two configurations – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB, priced at $262 and $288 respectively.
OnePlus has partnered with SBI to provide an instant $19 discount on credit card transactions. The phone will be available for purchase from 12:00 pm exclusively through Amazon and the OnePlus Store.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G specifications and features
The Nord CE 2 Lite offers a 6.59-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels, a pixel density of 401 ppi and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood of the all-new Nord series device is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. The system on a chip includes an integrated Adreno 619 GPU, up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
Nord CE 2 Lite is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. The latest Nord phone features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64MP main camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. For selfies and video calls, it uses a 16-megapixel front camera.
The Nord CE 2 Lite offers a Type-C charging port, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a (hybrid) micro-SD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone comes preloaded with OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12. The company also offers 2 years of Android platform updates and 3 years of security patch updates for the Nord CE 2 Lite.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G: the best competitor
Poco X4 Pro 5G
The recently launched Poco X4 Pro features a 120Hz AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a maximum brightness of 1200 nits. The Poco phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. The 5000mAh battery supports 67W fast charging.
The Poco X4 Pro offers a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. It also offers a 16MP front camera. The phone boots MIUI 13 based on Android 11.
Price and availability
The Poco X3 Pro is available in three configurations – 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB, priced at $249, $262, and $288 respectively. It can be purchased through Flipkart.
Realme 9 Speed Edition
Realme Realme 9 Speed Edition is also a serious competitor to Nord CE 2 Lite. The phone has a 144Hz LCD display with Full HD+ resolution and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The Realme 9 SE is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging.
The Realme 9 SE is equipped with a triple rear camera including a 48MP main sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP black and white sensor. There is also a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Realme 9 SE is currently booting Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11.
Price and availability
Realme 9 SE comes in two configurations – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. It costs $262 and $301 respectively and is available for purchase through Flipkart.
Redmi Note 11 Pro
The Redmi Note 11 Pro offers a Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood of the phone is a MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core processor coupled with 8GB of RAM. The phone is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 67W fast charging.
In terms of optics, the Redmi Note 11 Pro offers a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108MP main camera. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 16MP front camera. The phone comes pre-installed with MIUI 13 based on Android 11.
Price and availability
The Note 11 Pro costs $249 and $275 for the 6GB + 128 and 8GB + 128GB options, respectively. It is available for purchase through Amazon and Mi.com.
Infinix Zero 5G
The Infinix Zero 5G features a 120Hz LCD display with Full HD+ resolution and 500 nits of peak brightness. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor and 8 GB of RAM. It is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 30W fast charging.
The Infinix Zero 5G offers a triple rear camera setup including a 48MP main camera, a 13MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, it offers a 16-megapixel front camera. The phone boots XOS 10 based on Android 11.
Price and availability
The Infinix Zero 5G is sold in 8GB + 128GB configurations for $262. It can be purchased through Flipkart.
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