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Introduction:
OnePlus quickly gained popularity over time, and the brand slowly transitioned from producing “flagship killer” smartphones to simply making premium flagships. In order to keep its loyal fanbase happy, OnePlus launched the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G a couple of years ago with the aim of disrupting the mid-range smartphone segment again, and it more than succeeded.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G – Price in India:
The base variant of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at Rs. 19,999 in India, while the variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at Rs. 21,999. Both are available in either Blue Tide or Black Dusk.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G design:
The Blue Tide color makes the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G instantly recognizable as a Nord smartphone. OnePlus has used similar shades of blue for all its Nord models. In fact, even the original OnePlus Buds were available in a shade called “Nord Blue”. The Black Dusk variant of the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is said to have a sandstone finish; a throwback to the OnePlus One.
The back panel has a textured finish near the camera module, and the color in this area transitions from sky blue to yellow when seen at different angles under the light. The rest of the back panel is a static blue shade and bears the OnePlus logo.
Specifications and Software:
The Powering the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, which we’ve already seen in similarly priced phones such as the Vivo T1, Moto G71, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. OnePlus also offers a software RAM boost feature that can allocate up to 5GB of internal storage as virtual RAM (on the top-end variant).
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G supports Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi ac, 4G VoLTE, a total of five 5G bands in India, and six satellite navigation systems. It also has a hybrid SIM slot that can accommodate microSD cards of up to 1TB in place of a second SIM. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.
Performance and Battery life:
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G proved to be a capable budget smartphone and chugged along just fine during the review period. It handled casual usage with ease but heavy apps and games took a little longer than usual to load. Unlocking the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G using the fingerprint scanner as well as face recognition was quick. The speaker was also quite loud but a dual-speaker setup would have been better.
Battery life was also good. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G easily lasted beyond a day and a half with my typical usage. In our HD video loop test, the phone ran for 23 hours and 35 minutes, which was a very good time. The bundled 33W SuperVOOC charger managed to charge the phone from empty to 50 percent in 30 minutes and up to 93 percent in an hour.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G cameras:
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G sports three cameras on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary, a 2-megapixel depth, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The camera app is fairly easy to use and has multiple shooting modes to choose from.
The viewfinder offers toggles for HDR, AI scene enhancer, and the ability to capture images at the full 64-megapixel resolution of the main camera. It also has a ‘Pro’ mode that lets you manually adjust various exposure parameters.
FAQs about OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G:
How long does OnePlus Nord CE 5G battery last?
Our engineers measured 68 hours for the OnePlus Nord CE 5G in our TUS, which is an average result, outshining the Oppo A94 5G by 6 hours but falling behind the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro by 2.5 hours.
Does OnePlus Nord CE 5G have heating issue?
There are two primary reasons for a smartphone to heat up, one is the phone’s SoC (System On Chip), and the second one is the phone battery. If you are facing a heating problem in your OnePlus Nord CE 5G, then you can fix it with few changes.
What does the CE in OnePlus Nord CE 5G stand for?
OnePlus claims that the CE in the name stands for Core Edition since the device is capable of delivering a core smartphone experience. The OnePlus Nord covers all the basics in terms of specifications and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
How many cameras does the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G have answer?
As far as the cameras are concerned, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel (f/1.7) primary camera; an 8-megapixel (f/2.2) camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4) camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus.
Why is my OnePlus Nord CE 5G hanging?
Check if the handset has access to root or not, if yes, Please back up all the data, clear cache and flash to the latest OS version; 2. Check which APP that you used cause hang issue. Please clear cache(Enter into” Setting”-“Apps”), back up all the data and flash to the official latest OS version.
Is Oneplus Nord CE 5G worth buying?
If you just looking for a good all-rounder decent phone under 25000 Rs, then you can definitely go with the Nord CE 2 5G. The performance, camera, battery, and charging all impress for the price, and the design is slick enough to outgrow its humble plasticky origins. Another main advantage is OxygenOS.
Is OnePlus Nord CE fast charging?
The Nord CE 2 has passed 41 fast charging and device-usage test items. It also comes with the TÜV Rheinland certification for Safe Fast-Charge System. Read more |OnePlus to unleash new Nord, TVs – and you are invited!
Does Nord CE 2 Lite have Amoled display?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G replaces the AMOLED display technology that is available on all the other Nord series phones with LCD. In 2022, AMOLED and HDR support is a must.
Conclusion:
At the end of the day, the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is not only hard to remember as a name, it’s hard to understand its purpose in an already crowded market! The phone is merely £20 cheaper than the non-Lite version, should we really have that much segmentation in budget phones, OnePlus?
We can see those who value long battery life, 5G connectivity and the clean OnePlus approach to interface consider this phone, but with so many shortcomings, it would be a tough sell even for them.
