OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite price in India reduced permanently by Rs 2,000: should you buy?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite new price in India

• After the latest price cut, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is cheaper by Rs 2,000 in India. So the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, which was priced originally at Rs 19,999, is now available at Rs 17,999. 
• OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is now available at Rs 19,999. It was originally launched at Rs 21,999. You can purchase the phone from Amazon India and the OnePlus India website at the new price. 
• The smartphone comes in Chromatic Gray and a peppy Pastel Lime colour. 

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite specs

• Display: The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite features a 6.73-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and up to 680nits peak brightness.
• Processor: The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC.
• RAM and storage: It comes in two variants with 8GB of RAM + 128GB and 256GB storage options. 
  
• Cameras: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a triple camera setup with a 108MP Samsung HM6 primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. There's a 16MP front camera for selfies. 
• Software: On the software front, the smartphone runs Android 13 out-of-the-box but it has started receiving the latest Android 14-based OxygenOS update. 
• Battery, charging: It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging support.

Should you buy OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite stands out for a couple of things including its design, display, and software. Based on our review, the smartphone offers good cameras, decent performance, and good battery life as well. You also get a clean UI, capable stereo speakers, and fast charging with the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.

There have been mid-range phones launched after the Nord CE 3 Lite but you can still go for it especially at its reduced price as you would be getting a well-packaged deal. 

Here's what we said in our verdict for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite:

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is largely similar to its predecessor but offers some improvements in the audio setup, charging capabilities, and the primary camera's resolution. While its photography and processing power could leave you wanting, the Nord CE 3 Lite passes the litmus test for being able to provide a decent overall experience in its segment.