The OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is now official in India, bringing a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera, a large 5,000mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC charging, and a smooth 120Hz AMOLED display — all at a starting price of Rs 26,999.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Price and Availability in India
OnePlus has priced the Nord CE 3 5G in two configurations. The base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is available at Rs 26,999, while the top-end 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs Rs 28,999. The phone will go on open sale in August, though OnePlus is yet to announce the exact date. The device is available in Gray Shimmer and Aqua Surge colour options.
OnePlus launched the Nord CE 3 5G alongside the OnePlus Nord 3 5G and OnePlus Buds 2R in the Indian market as part of a broad Nord series update.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Full Specifications
Here is a complete look at what the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G offers under the hood.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 950 nits peak brightness, punch-hole cutout |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Sony IMX890 (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (112-degree FoV) + 2MP macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh with 80W SuperVOOC charging |
| Operating System | OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13 |
| Colours | Gray Shimmer, Aqua Surge |
Camera and Display: What to Expect
The headline camera feature on the OnePlus Nord CE 3 is the 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, which comes with optical image stabilization (OIS) for steadier shots. Alongside it sits an 8MP ultrawide lens with a wide 112-degree field of view, and a 2MP macro camera for close-up photography. On the front, a 16MP selfie camera handles video calls and selfies from the punch-hole cutout.
The 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel delivers a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling and a peak brightness of 950 nits, making it readable in bright outdoor conditions.
Battery Life and Charging Speed
A 5,000mAh battery keeps the Nord CE 3 5G running through a full day of use. OnePlus has paired it with its 80W SuperVOOC fast charging technology, which can top up the large cell in a fraction of the time typical chargers require. The phone runs on OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13, OnePlus's clean, feature-rich software layer.
Performance and Connectivity
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G chipset powers the Nord CE 3 5G. This octa-core chip is built on a 6nm process and supports 5G connectivity, making the device future-ready for faster networks across India.
