The OnePlus Nord CE three Lite is the following inexpensive entry within the OnePlus’ lineup, with the corporate already confirming that it’s touchdown on April 4. However forward of launch, president and COO Kinder Liu has completely confirmed a few of the telephone’s remaining key options and specs with TechRadar.

Kicking issues off, Liu advised us that the CE three Lite would certainly pack a “120Hz 6.72-inch massive display screen;” that is notably larger than the 6.59-inch panel on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and renders this the most important Nord system up to now; suggesting a powerful viewing expertise (though we’re not crossing our fingers on OLED tech, contemplating the telephone’s anticipated worth level). Paired with the Lite’s one-two punch of a big battery and promisingly-rapid quick charging, the corporate president continued, “[these are] options normally seen in our premium fashions.”

The Nord CE three Lite will once more run on a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset; which is identical as its predecessor, offering mid-range energy, together with 5G assist. As as to whether this SoC has sufficient grunt one technology later, Liu advised us, “customers can look ahead to prolonged gaming instances, further energy, picture-perfect playback and lag-free streaming on a number of platforms.”

The third main morsel of newly-confirmed info comes within the type of software program. Constructing on the expertise already accessible to the corporate’s newest and best smartphones, the Nord CE three Lite, “debuts with the hyper-intuitive OxygenOS 13.1 for quick and clean experiences.” This implies OnePlus has chosen to showcase the newest revision of its range-wide consumer expertise, not on a flagship, however what’s assumed to be its most inexpensive and modest system of 2023.

Whereas particulars are scant proper now, the bounce from OxygenOS 13 to OxygenOS 13.1 ought to embrace enhancements to privateness and safety, with Liu additionally highlighting the discharge’s concentrate on gaming on the CE three Lite, “Fast Startup offers customers a fast entry into the sport, Sport Focus Mode mechanically blocks undesirable notifications and defeats mistouches and the GPA Body Stabilizer reduces system lag and enhances body charge stability.”

That appears to be it for unique particulars, however Liu additionally affirmed different previously-detailed specs, together with the presence of a 108MP major digicam (one other OnePlus first), twin SIM performance and 8GB of digital RAM (on prime of the telephone’s devoted RAM). This digital RAM concept is one thing we’ve seen in a variety of telephones just lately, and it means the system can briefly convert 8GB of inner storage into RAM, to spice up efficiency.

As for worth, Liu advised us, “with the highly effective and excellent specs, the worth of OnePlus Nord CE three Lite 5G will even be satisfying.” Mysterious, positive, however for context, its predecessor price £279 within the UK (roughly $345 / AU$515) , that means we’re hoping for a similar or much less to ensure that our expectations to be actually satiated.

One facet some OnePlus followers may be dissatisfied with is predicted regional availability, as a result of OnePlus at present would not promote its CE telephones within the US, or any telephones in any respect in Australia. As such, that is possible largely one for UK consumers (together with different key markets throughout Europe and probably India).

What we already knew

This isn’t the primary time OnePlus has teased the OnePlus Nord CE three Lite although, as we already knew that it packs a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging – a pleasant velocity bump in comparison with its predecessor’s 33W charging speeds. In reality, we’ve even seen the telephone from the again in each Pastel Lime and Chromatic Grey shades; as you may see on this article.

So, there may not be too many surprises on April 4, however from what we’ve heard out within the wild – and from what Liu advised us immediately – this seems like a promising low-cost handset; with not only a larger display screen than the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite but in addition much more megapixels on its major digicam, a lot quicker charging, and the addition of digital RAM.

Concurrently spilling the beans to TechRadar, Liu additionally simply launched his official Twitter account (opens in new tab), which is able to little doubt function a fount of information, close to forthcoming OnePlus product particulars and launches going ahead.

As for the remaining, we’ll carry you all the main points about this upcoming telephone on April 4, and maybe some earlier than then, if OnePlus chooses to share extra upfront.