OnePlus introduced two new Nord-series phones in India, the OnePlus Nord 3 and Nord CE 3. While the former is a premium mid-range offering, the latter is a budget mid-range offering. The price of the Nord CE 3 starts at Rs 26,999 for the 8GB+128GB version and Rs 28,999 for the 12GB+256GB option. The phone ships with premium hardware like the Snapdragon 782G SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and 80W fast charging. Ahead of the sale in August, here’s a look at some of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 alternatives and what they bring to the table.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 alternatives for around Rs 30,000
Motorola Edge 40
- Display: 6.55-inch FHD+ pOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC paired with Mali-G77 MC9 GPU.
- RAM and Storage: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
- OS: Android 13 OS out of the box
- Cameras: 50MP + 13MP ultra-wide lens. 32MP selfie snapper
- Battery: 4,400mAh battery, 68W fast charging, 15W wireless charging.
- Price: Motorola Edge 40 price in India is Rs 29,999 for the sole 8GB+256GB configuration.
| PROS | CONS |
- Excellent design
- Decent display
- Bloat-free UI
- IP68 certification
| - Can overheat at times
- Average Battery life
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POCO F5
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 SoC, Adreno GPU for graphics.
- RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- OS: Android 13-based MIUI 14 custom skin
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging support.
- Camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP macro sensor. 16MP selfie shooter
- Price: Rs 29,999 for the 8GB/256GB model and Rs 33,999 for the 12GB/256GB model.
| PROS | CONS |
- Impressive Performance
- Gorgeous display
- Impressive battery life
- Capable stereo speakers
| - Bloatware
- No microSD card slot
- The ultra-wide lens could have been better
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Realme 11 Pro+
- Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset paired with Mali-G68 GPU.
- RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM and 1TB storage
- OS: Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0.
- Realme 11 Pro+ Cameras: 200MP + 8MP + 2MP macro sensor. 32MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
- Price: The Realme 11 Pro+ is priced at Rs 27,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model and Rs 29,999 for the top-end 12GB + 256GB model.
| PROS | CONS |
- Elegant design
- Excellent primary camera
- Decent battery life
- Vibrant display
| - The ultra-wide camera could be better
- Bloatware
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Nothing Phone 1
- Display: 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+
- RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
- OS: Android 13 OS
- Cameras: 50MP + 50MP dual cameras. There is a 16MP selfie shooter.
- Battery: 4,500mAh battery, 33W fast charging
- Price: The Nothing Phone 1 is available at Rs 29,499 for the 8GB/128GB model, Rs 30,499 for the 12GB/256GB version, and Rs 42,999 for the 12GB/512GB model.
| PROS | CONS |
- Unique design
- Clean software
- Good primary camera
- Wireless charging support
| - No charger in the box
- The display’s peak brightness is not the best
- Facial recognition is finicky
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iQOO Neo 7
- Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 coupled with ARM Mali-G610 GPU.
- RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
- OS: Android 13-based OriginOS.
- Cameras: 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple cameras. 16MP selfie snapper
- Price: iQOO Neo 7 price in India is Rs 29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 33,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model
| PROS | CONS |
- Bright display
- Smooth performance
- Good stereo speakers
- Good battery life and fast charging
| - No ultra-wide camera
- Bloatware
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