OnePlus Nord 3 5G 256GB
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Design15
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos5
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Key Specs
Performance
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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 -
Octa core (3.05 GHz, Single Core + 2.85 GHz, Tri core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB / 16 GB RAM
Display
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6.74 inches (17.12 cm); Super Fluid AMOLED -
1240x2772 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
AGC Dragontrail Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 20x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 8 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 2 MP Macro Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Screen flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh -
80W Super VOOC Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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OnePlus Nord 3 5G 256GB Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G excels in almost every aspect, from its captivating display and smooth performance to its capable cameras, long-lasting battery life, and rapid charging speeds. While its design may not be as visually striking as some other contemporary smartphones, the handset remains ergonomic and comfortable to grip, ensuring a pleasant user experience.
Pros
- Stellar display
- Good cameras
- Smooth performance
- Impressive battery life and charging speeds
Cons
- No microSD card slot
- Conservative design
Design
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OnePlus has kept things simple with the Nord 3 design. Unlike some of its competitors, the phone sports a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection at the back with flat edges, instead of a curved frame and leather back. While this choice gives the device a premium and glossy appearance, it also makes it prone to fingerprints. However, fret not, you get a good-quality rubber case with the device that not only safeguards the body but also provides protection to the screen against scratches while lying face down on a surface.
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Display and audio
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Speaking of the display, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G features a 6.74-inch Super Fluid AMOLED panel that bears a dynamic 40Hz-120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colour depth, and HDR10+ support. This combination results in an incredibly smooth and responsive display experience. The animations are buttery smooth, making interactions enjoyable, and scrolling feels effortless. The colours on the screen appear sharp and crisp, while the viewing angles are outstanding.
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Cameras
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In the optics department, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G packs a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS, which is the same sensor as the OnePlus 11 5G. This is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro unit, along with an autofocus (PDAF) sensor, which is quite reliable. Images shot from the primary camera were quite good in the daytime. The colours appeared vivid, although slightly oversaturated, while still retaining enough dynamic range and capturing finer details. This resulted in sharp and well-defined images. Moving on, in low-light situations, the Nord 3 5G employs long exposure shots automatically to capture acceptable details, albeit with some noise. The colours may not be quite accurate, but it gets the job done.
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Software
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On the software front, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G comes pre-installed with Oxygen OS 13.1 based on Android 13 right out of the box. While the latest iteration of Oxygen OS 13 may not have undergone significant visual changes, the company has addressed minor bugs and introduced improvements. Notably, the Zen mode has been enhanced to further minimise distractions from notifications. A new O-Relax app has been introduced, featuring a collection of soothing sounds, calming white noise, and mini games to aid relaxation.
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Performance
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The OnePlus Nord 3 5G rocks MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC under the hood. This brings significant improvement to the phone's performance compared to its predecessor. In synthetic benchmark tests, the handset achieves a score of 8,45,270 points on AnTuTu, which is approximately 19 percent higher than the AnTuTu score of the Nord 2T. Furthermore, the Nord 3 5G excels on Geekbench, topping the charts with 984 points in the single-core test and 3,284 points in the multi-core test. In the CPU Throttle test, the handset demonstrates minimal throttling, with performance dropping down to 80 percent from its peak level while running 50 threads for half an hour.
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Battery life and charging speeds
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The battery life of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is truly remarkable. With its 5,000mAh battery capacity, I experienced a full 9 hours of screen-on-time while using apps and features like Always-on-display, navigation, WhatsApp, social media scrolling, and even indulging in some light gaming. Additionally, the phone received a commendable score of 13 hours and 50 minutes on the PCMark 3.0 battery test, indicating its exceptional power efficiency.
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Verdict
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G excels in almost every aspect, from its captivating display and smooth performance to its capable cameras, long-lasting battery life, and rapid charging speeds. While its design may not be as visually striking as some other contemporary smartphones, the handset remains ergonomic and comfortable to grip, ensuring a pleasant user experience.
- Stellar display
- Good cameras
- Smooth performance
- Impressive battery life and charging speeds
Pros
- No microSD card slot
- Conservative design
Cons
OnePlus has kept things simple with the Nord 3 design. Unlike some of its competitors, the phone sports a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection at the back with flat edges, instead of a curved frame and leather back. While this choice gives the device a premium and glossy appearance, it also makes it prone to fingerprints. However, fret not, you get a good-quality rubber case with the device that not only safeguards the body but also provides protection to the screen against scratches while lying face down on a surface.
Read MoreSpeaking of the display, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G features a 6.74-inch Super Fluid AMOLED panel that bears a dynamic 40Hz-120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colour depth, and HDR10+ support. This combination results in an incredibly smooth and responsive display experience. The animations are buttery smooth, making interactions enjoyable, and scrolling feels effortless. The colours on the screen appear sharp and crisp, while the viewing angles are outstanding.
Read MoreIn the optics department, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G packs a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS, which is the same sensor as the OnePlus 11 5G. This is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro unit, along with an autofocus (PDAF) sensor, which is quite reliable. Images shot from the primary camera were quite good in the daytime. The colours appeared vivid, although slightly oversaturated, while still retaining enough dynamic range and capturing finer details. This resulted in sharp and well-defined images. Moving on, in low-light situations, the Nord 3 5G employs long exposure shots automatically to capture acceptable details, albeit with some noise. The colours may not be quite accurate, but it gets the job done.
Read MoreOn the software front, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G comes pre-installed with Oxygen OS 13.1 based on Android 13 right out of the box. While the latest iteration of Oxygen OS 13 may not have undergone significant visual changes, the company has addressed minor bugs and introduced improvements. Notably, the Zen mode has been enhanced to further minimise distractions from notifications. A new O-Relax app has been introduced, featuring a collection of soothing sounds, calming white noise, and mini games to aid relaxation.
Read MoreThe OnePlus Nord 3 5G rocks MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC under the hood. This brings significant improvement to the phone's performance compared to its predecessor. In synthetic benchmark tests, the handset achieves a score of 8,45,270 points on AnTuTu, which is approximately 19 percent higher than the AnTuTu score of the Nord 2T. Furthermore, the Nord 3 5G excels on Geekbench, topping the charts with 984 points in the single-core test and 3,284 points in the multi-core test. In the CPU Throttle test, the handset demonstrates minimal throttling, with performance dropping down to 80 percent from its peak level while running 50 threads for half an hour.
Read MoreThe battery life of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is truly remarkable. With its 5,000mAh battery capacity, I experienced a full 9 hours of screen-on-time while using apps and features like Always-on-display, navigation, WhatsApp, social media scrolling, and even indulging in some light gaming. Additionally, the phone received a commendable score of 13 hours and 50 minutes on the PCMark 3.0 battery test, indicating its exceptional power efficiency.
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OnePlus Nord 3 5G 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | July 15, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| OS Updates | 3 Years |
| Security Updates | 4 Years |
| Custom UI | Oxygen OS |
Performance
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| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 MT6893 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (3.05 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.85 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G710 MC10 | |||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super Fluid AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.74 inches (17.12 cm) |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1450 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 |
| Pixel Density | 451 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.82 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 93.5 % |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 162.6 mm |
| Width | 75.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP54 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Contrast Detection Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
20 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Filters Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @120 fps HD @240 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Dual Video Recording Slow Motion Ultra Steady Video Extra HD Bokeh portrait video |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 20x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||||||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||||||
| Video Recording |
Full HD @30 fps HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 80W Super VOOC Charging, 100% in 32 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.13 W/kg, Body: 0.872 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
OnePlus Nord 3 5G 256GB User Reviews
OnePlus Nord 3 5G 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 MT6893 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 16 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.74", 1240 x 2772 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
OnePlus Nord 3 5G Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| OnePlus Nord 3 5G (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹19,250 |
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16 GB + 256 GB) | ₹27,990 |
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