OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G Review: A Solid Mid-Ranger with Some Compromises (Grey Shimmer, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G Review: A Solid Mid-Ranger with Some Compromises

OnePlus has been expanding its Nord series of smartphones to offer more affordable options to its fans. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is the latest addition to the lineup, which stands for Core Edition. The idea is to provide the core features of the OnePlus experience without breaking the bank. But does the Nord CE 3 5G live up to its name, or does it cut too many corners? Let's find out in this review.

 Design and Display

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G looks very similar to the other Nord phones, with a rectangular camera module on the back and a hole-punch cutout on the front. The phone has a plastic frame and a glossy polycarbonate back, which makes it feel less premium than some of its competitors. The phone also lacks an alert slider, which is a signature feature of OnePlus devices. On the bright side, the phone is quite lightweight and comfortable to hold, thanks to its curved edges and slim profile.

The phone sports a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The display is one of the highlights of the phone, as it offers vibrant colors, smooth animations, and good brightness levels. The bezels are also fairly thin, except for the chin, which is slightly thicker. The display also has a 2,160Hz PWM dimming feature, which reduces flickering and eye strain.

Performance and Software

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G chipset, which is a mid-range processor that supports 5G connectivity. The phone comes with  8/128GB & 12/256GB of internal storage. The performance of the phone is decent for most tasks, such as browsing, gaming, multitasking, and streaming. The phone runs on OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13, which is one of the best custom skins in the market. OxygenOS offers a clean and minimalist interface, with useful features such as Dark Mode, Zen Mode, Always-on Display, Game Space, and more. The software also has minimal bloatware and ads, which is a refreshing change from some other brands. OnePlus also promises two years of major Android updates and three years of security patches for the phone.

 Camera and Battery

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The primary camera takes good photos in daylight, with accurate colors, sharp details, and balanced exposure. The ultra-wide-angle lens also captures decent shots but with some distortion and noise around the edges. The depth sensor helps in creating portrait shots with natural bokeh effects. However, the low-light performance of the cameras is not very impressive, as the images tend to lose detail and clarity.

The phone also has a 16MP selfie camera on the front, which takes good selfies in good lighting conditions. The selfies have good skin tones, facial details, and dynamic range. The selfie camera also supports portrait mode and night mode, which enhance the quality of the selfies in different scenarios.

The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery, which can easily last for a full day of moderate to heavy usage. The battery also supports Charge 80W fast charging technology, which can charge the phone from zero to 100 percent in just about an hour. Phone cannot allow wireless charging or reverse charging.

 Verdict

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is a well-balanced mid-range smartphone that offers a good combination of design, display, performance, software, camera, and battery life. However, it does not have any standout feature that makes it stand out from the crowd. It also faces tough competition from other brands that offer more features or better performance at similar or lower prices. Therefore, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is a good choice for those who want a reliable and consistent smartphone experience without spending too much money. However, if you are looking for something more exciting or extraordinary in this segment, you might want to look elsewhere

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