Nord CE 3 Lite
A 67 W-charging budget OnePlus for the US prepaid aisle.
The Nord CE 3 Lite is a budget OnePlus smartphone released Apr 2023, with a launch price of $299. It pairs the Snapdragon 695 with a 6.72" LCD 120 Hz display, a 108 MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — Fast charging, budget bones. Standout strengths: 67 w charging at $299 — class-leading at launch. and 108 mp main, 120 hz panel. Main trade-off: snapdragon 695 is entry-class.
Fast charging, budget bones.
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.
Read the full review- 67 W charging at $299 — class-leading at launch.
- 108 MP main, 120 Hz panel.
- Slim, comfortable in-hand.
- microSD + jack.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Nord CE 3 Lite released?
The Nord CE 3 Lite was released in Apr 2023.
How much does the Nord CE 3 Lite cost?
The Nord CE 3 Lite launched at $299 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Nord CE 3 Lite screen size and type?
The Nord CE 3 Lite has a 6.72" LCD 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Nord CE 3 Lite use?
The Nord CE 3 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Nord CE 3 Lite have?
The Nord CE 3 Lite ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nord CE 3 Lite battery capacity?
The Nord CE 3 Lite has a 5,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Nord CE 3 Lite charge?
The Nord CE 3 Lite supports 67 W SUPERVOOC wired charging.
What is the Nord CE 3 Lite main camera?
The Nord CE 3 Lite has a 108 MP main camera.
Does the Nord CE 3 Lite have a headphone jack?
The Nord CE 3 Lite has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Nord CE 3 Lite get software updates?
The Nord CE 3 Lite update policy: 2 OS + 3 yr security.
How much does the Nord CE 3 Lite weigh?
The Nord CE 3 Lite weighs 195 g.
What colours does the Nord CE 3 Lite come in?
The Nord CE 3 Lite is available in 2 colours: Chromatic Gray, Pastel Lime.
Is the Nord CE 3 Lite worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Nord CE 3 Lite an editorial score of 64/100.
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