The Indian smartphone market has been given a boost with the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, which is also being tagged along by the equally exciting Nord Buds 2. The two new products had been generating a lot of buzz even before their unveiling and the hype has only continued to grow since they were showcased to the world on April 4th. You might be aware of the amazing prices that these devices will sell at but there are some awesome offers to take advantage of as well. Before we tell you all about the launch offers, let’s take a look at what these two new devices bring to the table.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
The Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is a visually striking smartphone that benefits from a new two-circle camera layout on its rear. Plus, there’s a refreshing new Pastel Lime colour option in addition to the Chromatic Gray. As attractive as the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is, it’s equally powerful on the inside thanks to its adoption of the 6nm Snapdragon 695 chipset that promises blazing fast speeds for your everyday tasks as well as gaming.
This apparatus, furthermore, is assisted by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. This storage is expandable via a microSD card slot and the same can also be said about the RAM. This is all thanks to the Virtual RAM Expansion technology onboard the phone. It allows users to extract an additional 8GB of RAM by taking advantage of vacant storage. This means a total of 16GB worth of RAM will be accessible to users of the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, which should do wonders for its multitasking experience.
These aren’t the only aspects of this OnePlus handset that make it an absolute beast though. The phone ships with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging. This technology can take the device’s battery from 0 to 80 percent in the space of just 30 minutes. This combination of massive battery life and fast charging is sure to be a huge contributor to its users’ delight. Plus, it’s also the beneficiary of SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition charging that’s usually reserved for OnePlus’ flagship phones. This is an adaptive charging technology, which can extend a battery’s lifespan by up to 4 years by observing and acting on your charging habits.
Photography enthusiasts will be extremely delighted with what’s on offer with the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. It’s home to a 108MP triple camera setup that excels at offering a versatile photography experience. The 108MP main camera uses 9-in-1 pixel binning for delivering brighter, clearer and more natural photos. Moreover, it’s also equipped with EIS, which further aids its low-light performance. One can expect flagship-grade camera performance from such a high-quality camera setup. What’s more, users will also be able to take advantage of 3x lossless zoom, an upgraded portrait mode, and diverse video mods like Slow Motion Video and Dual View Video.
The display of choice for this device is a 6.72-inch panel with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The visual capabilities of this high-end display are further enhanced by its adoption of 680 nits of brightness. Those who consume a lot of movies and TV shows on their phones will be truly impressed by this panel and also by the phone’s 200% Ultra Volume Mode, which uses dual stereo speakers to dish out next-level volumes so you can leave your Bluetooth speakers at home. And yes, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G does come with a 3.5mm jack, just like its predecessor.
This is the first phone from OnePlus to run Oxygen OS 13.1. The refreshed software brings with it plenty of improvements targeted towards enhancing the user experience. Apart from that, it also offers power-saving and performance benefits. Among them is stuff like 15 percent faster app installation, 30 percent less app lag, and a 40 percent improvement in app power efficiency. There’s something for gamers as well. OnePlus’ GPA Frame Stabilizer for reducing system lag and screen tearing is onboard this software, apart from Quick Startup, which lets you jump right into your last saved game state by skipping opening animations and ads.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2
These updated Nord Buds from OnePlus are miles ahead of the competition. One of the main highlights here is Active Noise Cancellation, which is hard to believe at this price point. Yes, these earbuds offer Active Noise Cancellation that can radically suppress background noise to make users feel at peace. These earphones also offer a Transparency Mode for those who still want to hear sounds and outside voices while their audio plays.
The Nord Buds 2 are the beneficiaries of large 12.4mm drivers that can increase the bass quality by allowing more air inflow. These excel at delivering high-quality sound no matter what it is you’re listening to. And they also feature an added layer of titanium in the vibrating diaphragm to enhance the audio stiffness and provide bolder and crystal-clear audio. These earbuds have also been blessed with an Advanced Clear Call feature that takes the help of an AI algorithm to amplify human voices while on an audio or video call. At the same time, it also blurs outside noises to deliver an utterly clean calling experience.
Another major highlight of the Nord Buds 2 is their adoption of the BassWave algorithm. This is a dynamic bass enhancement technology that looks to compensate for weak or extremely strong bass pitches to elevate the quality of the music you’re listening to. Moving on, when used with the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, these OnePlus earbuds take full advantage of the phone’s Dirac Audio Tuner. This feature creates a more immersive audio profile and elevates the experience of whatever it is you’re listening to.
The IP55-rated Nord Buds 2 have been crafted with eco-friendly materials and their exteriors have been designed keeping cosmic elements in mind. More importantly, they feature big enhancements in the battery department. In total, up to 7 hours of life can be harnessed from a single charge; while the total battery backup is upto 36 hours when you consider the case. As for the battery life of the earbuds, these can last up to 5 hours before needing to be rested in their case. That’s a tremendous battery performance for a set of earbuds in this price range.
Price, availability, and offers
We now come to the all-important question of when you’ll be able to buy these two devices and with what kind of offers. Let us start with the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. Its 128GB storage option has been priced at Rs 19,999, while its 256GB storage option is priced at Rs 21,999. April 11th is when it will go on sale via OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores, authorised stores and select partner stores. Those buying it on day one will be able to grab a set of OnePlus Nord Buds CE earbuds worth Rs 2,299 for free with their purchases. This offer, however, will only be available till stocks last.Those buying the phone between April 12th and April 15th will have the opportunity to get a Rs 1,000 discount on the OnePlus Nord Watch via Oneplus.in and OnePlus Store App. And those buying it between April 16th and April 30th will get a Rs 500 discount on the purchase. As for the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, these have also been priced very attractively. Those wishing to buy them will be able to grab them from April 11th onwards at a price of Rs. 2,999. These will be available via the OnePlus online store, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, OnePlus Experience stores, and select partner stores.
