This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G features a slightly larger 6.72-inch display, 108MP main camera and 67W fast charging.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite features a 6.59-inch display and 33W fast charging. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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★★★★★ 3.6/5 stars (56)
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 391 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 550 nits typ. brightness, 680 nits (peak), and punch-hole | 6.59-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2412 Pixels, 401 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
| Size | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Chromatic Gray and Pastel Lime | Black Dusk and Blue Tide |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has a larger display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 660 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 660 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 660 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 660 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1 |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
16 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has a slight camera advantage with a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has NFC support. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers with up to 200% volume | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 80% in 30 minutes) | 33W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 30 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱14,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱14,590.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 21, 2023 | June 30, 2022 |
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