OnePlus Nord CE 3 alternatives: Phones from Motorola, Realme, iQOO and more around Rs 30,000

Published On: 9 Jul, 2023

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

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

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

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

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