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Launch report · OnePlus

Nord CE 3 Lite: A 67 W-charging budget OnePlus for the US prepaid aisle.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2023·$299·Score 64/100

Nord CE 3 Lite's only real headline was 67 W charging — class-leading in 2023 at $299 — wrapped around the safe Snapdragon 695 and the legacy ports. For a fast-topping-up cheap daily it did its job; power users wanted the full Nord 3.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.72" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 695
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
108 MP
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
195 g
What stands out
  • 67 W charging at $299 — class-leading at launch.
  • 108 MP main, 120 Hz panel.
  • Slim, comfortable in-hand.
  • microSD + jack.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 695 is entry-class.
  • Single speaker, LCD.
  • Two filler 2 MP lenses.
  • Two OS updates.
The phone it has to beat
Moto G85
$299 · score 74/100