OnePlus is all set to unveil the much-anticipated Nord 3 and the Nord CE 3 in the country. The OnePlus Nord 3 will be launched as a successor to the Nord 2, and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 will come as a successor to the Nord CE 2. Let us take a look at the launch date, time, expected specifications, designs and prices of both phones.
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OnePlus Nord 3, Nord CE 3 launch date, time
The Chinese smartphone maker has confirmed that it will launch the OnePlus Nord 3, Nord CE 3 5G and the Nord Buds 2r at its Summer Launch Event on July 5th at 7 pm IST. The company will reveal the official prices and specifications at the launch event.
OnePlus Nord 3, Nord CE 3 expected specifications
| Specifications | OnePlus Nord 3 | OnePlus Nord CE 3 |
| Display | 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz |
| Rear cameras | 50MP+8MP+2MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP |
| Selfie camera | 16MP | 16MP |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| RAM and storage | Up to 16GB+256GB | Up to 12GB+256GB |
| OS | Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh (80W) | 5,000mAh (80W) |
| Colours | Misty Green and Tempest Gray | Grey Shimmer and Aqua Surge |
- As per the rumoured specifications, both smartphones are expected to have similar features such as displays, cameras, battery capacity, and support for fast charging.
- The primary distinction between the two models lies in their performance capabilities.
- The Nord 3 is anticipated to deliver a faster and smoother experience, courtesy of its Dimensity 9000 SoC and the option of up to 16GB of RAM.
OnePlus Nord 3, Nord CE 3 expected designs
OnePlus Nord 3
- The upcoming OnePlus Nord 3 is anticipated to feature a centrally positioned punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera, along with slim bezels.
- The design of the phone seems to be boxy in shape, featuring rounded edges.
- The back of the device features two prominent circular rings, housing triple camera sensors and dual LED flash.
- You will find the volume rocker on the left side of the device, while the right edge is home to the power button and alert slider.
- Recently, an image that has surfaced appears to depict an IR blaster and a secondary microphone designed for noise cancellation.
OnePlus Nord CE 3
- The OnePlus Nord CE 3 will feature a triple camera setup on its rear, which will be housed in two circular modules along with an LED flash.
- The OnePlus Nord CE 3 has been confirmed to feature an IR blaster on its top edge, as indicated by a recently released teaser image.
- The OnePlus Nord CE 3 is expected to feature a curved display, similar to the design of the recently released Realme 11 Pro smartphone.
- The upcoming smartphone will have a selfie camera with a centred punch-hole notch.
OnePlus Nord 3 expected price
As per reports, the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3 is rumoured to have a starting price of Rs 32,999 for the model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 is expected to offer enhanced performance compared to the Nord CE 3 Lite, although details regarding its pricing have not been revealed yet.
