OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – Impressive Display, Fast Charging, and Good Performance

Review: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G – Impressive Display, Fast Charging, and Good Performance

Pros:

1. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has an impressive design that makes a great impression with its Chromatic Gray color.
2. The phone features fast charging capabilities, with a full charge taking approximately 1 hour, and the 5000 mAh battery lasting more than a day with regular use (excluding gaming).
3. The 6.72-inch display with a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate provides a smooth experience without any lag or stuttering.
4. The rear camera system, featuring a 108 MP main camera with EIS, 2 MP depth-assist lens, and 2 MP macro lens, captures good quality pictures once you get used to it. The front camera is also capable of taking decent selfies.
5. Despite not having an AMOLED display, the quality of the IPS display is highly appreciable and comparable to other phones with AMOLED screens.
6. The back portion of the phone, although not made of glass, has a premium look and feel that may deceive you into thinking it’s glass.
7. The sound quality of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is beyond awesome, thanks to the dual speakers that create a surround sound-like experience.

Cons:

1. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor used in the phone is common in its budget segment, and while it provides good performance, it may not match the capabilities of higher-end processors.
2. While gaming performance is satisfactory for the price segment, more demanding games like Call of Duty Mobile, Apex Legends, and Genshin Impact may need to be played on lower settings.
3. The 8 GB RAM included in the phone is sufficient for normal usage, but it’s worth noting that it also supports expandable RAM.
4. The camera quality initially received negative feedback, but an update released in the second week of May improved the camera performance significantly, especially in daylight conditions with better HDR and color reproduction. However, punchy colors may not be to everyone’s liking.
5. Nighttime camera performance could still be further improved to capture better low-light shots.

In conclusion, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G impresses with its fantastic design, fast charging capabilities, smooth display, and satisfactory performance. While the camera quality has been improved with software updates, there is still room for enhancement, particularly in low-light conditions. Overall, this phone offers a good balance of features and performance in its price segment.