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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.72 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of smartphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

25%

4.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1,727 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 91% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

4.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

5.9
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1,727 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 8.7 points, which is higher than 83.5% of smartphones.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.2
Brand name
OnePlus
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor model which is slower than processors in 69.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 91% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 49.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
44.2 mm²
Main camera sensor area
44.2 mm²
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 44.2 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 60.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.92 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.72 inches
Screen size
6.72 inches
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.72 inches which is larger than the screens of 62.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
391 ppi
Pixel density
391 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 391 ppi which is lower than that of 65.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
67 W
Charging speed
67 W
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 67 W which is faster than in 72.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.5 mm
Height
165.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.5 mm which is taller than 70.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
76 mm
Width
76 mm
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76 mm which is narrower than 47.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm which is thinner than 44.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
195 g
Weight
195 g
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 195 g which is lighter than 52.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,320 cm³
Device volume
100,320 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,320 cm³ which is larger than 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    44.2 mm²
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.05 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.72 inches
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.72 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 11.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
    the average smartphone
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.94 vs 8.000).
    8.94 vs 8
  • 59.2% more popular
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.66 vs 5.4).
    8.66 vs 5.44
  • 11.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
    the average smartphone
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.94 vs 8.000).
    8.94 vs 8
  • 59.2% more popular
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.66 vs 5.4).
    8.66 vs 5.44
  • 52.9% cheaper
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£170 vs £260).
    £170 vs £260
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    44.2 mm²
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.05 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.72 inches
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.72 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 1.6% worse value for money
    OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.22 vs 7.3).
    7.22 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 20.8% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    8,544
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,544 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,544 vs 10,783
  • 61.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    1,212
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,212 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,212 vs 3,115
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 67.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    1,231
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,231 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,231 vs 3,825
  • 70.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    361
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (361 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    361 vs 1,226
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 4.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    897
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (897 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    897 vs 942
  • 16.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,111
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,111 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,111 vs 2,533
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.7 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 16.7% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    DxOMark Mobile score
    100
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <89 – >153
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (100 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    100 vs 120
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.92 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 260.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    633 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (633 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    633 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 320 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    680 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (680 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    680 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 16.7% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    550 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (550 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    550 nits vs 660 nits
  • 1% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    391 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (391 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    391 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No ultra power-saving mode
    Ultra power-saving mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not have an ultra power-saving mode, the average smartphone does. 93.8% of smartphones include ultra power-saving.
  • 1.9 mm taller
    Height
    165.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    April 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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19/04/2023
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01/09/2023
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09/05/2023
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09/11/2023
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thehindu.com
13/04/2023
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04/04/2023
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04/05/2023
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What we like about OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent battery life, easily lasting a full day, and potentially two days with light usage.
  • Very fast 67W wired charging (charger included in the box), reaching about 80% in 30 minutes.
  • Large 6.72-inch display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling and navigation.
  • Smooth performance for daily tasks, social media, and casual gaming, aided by 8GB of RAM and software optimization.
  • Clean software experience with OxygenOS 13.1 (based on Android 13), which is relatively bloatware-free.
  • The 108MP main camera captures detailed and vibrant photos in good lighting conditions.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot, features often missing in other phones.
  • Aesthetically pleasing design, available in unique colours like Pastel Lime, with a solid, premium in-hand feel despite the plastic build.
  • Dual stereo speakers that offer loud and immersive audio quality.

What we don't like about OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB + 128GB)

  • The display is an LCD panel, lacking the deep blacks and vibrant colours of competitors' AMOLED screens.
  • Camera performance is subpar in low-light conditions, with noticeable noise and a lack of detail.
  • Performance issues with graphically intensive games; the older Snapdragon 695 5G chipset struggles with high-end gaming.
  • Absence of an ultra-wide camera lens, which is a common feature on many rival budget smartphones.
  • Video recording is capped at 1080p at 30fps, with no 4K support or optical image stabilisation (OIS).
  • The 2MP macro and depth cameras are considered largely useless and do not add significant value to the photography experience.
  • The plastic back is prone to picking up fingerprints and scratches easily.
  • Lack of the signature OnePlus alert slider, a popular feature among brand loyalists.
  • Some users report inconsistent battery drain and network issues.

Verdict

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB+128GB) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone running OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13, featuring a large 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the capable, though aging, Snapdragon 695 5G processor and a substantial 5,000mAh battery that supports an impressive 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging, capable of a day's power in just 30 minutes. The main selling point is its 108MP primary camera, which utilizes 9-in-1 pixel binning for detailed photos and offers 3x "lossless" digital zoom, complemented by dual stereo speakers and a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. However, the phone uses an LCD panel instead of a more vibrant AMOLED display, lacks an ultrawide camera, and its 2MP macro and depth sensors are largely considered spec-fillers with underwhelming performance. The processor also limits video recording to a maximum of 1080p at 30fps, with no 4K option available.

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