OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
Overview
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a 2022 smartphone from Oneplus. It features a 6.59" LCD display with 1080 x 2412 px resolution (400 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6 nm process), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.7 aperture, accompanied by 2MP Portrait mode (depth) and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Lithium battery with 33W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Black Dusk, Blue Tide.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Review
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Review
Design
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G measures 164.3 mm in height, 75.6 mm in width, and 8.5 mm in depth, weighing 195 grams. It features a standard, non-foldable design. Color options include Black Dusk and Blue Tide. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is integrated into the design for security.
Display
The device sports a 6.59-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 401 ppi. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a contrast ratio of 1500:1. It supports DCI-P3 and sRGB color standards, uses a capacitive multi-touch frameless design with a hole-punch notch and is protected by a 2.5D curved glass screen. There is no HDR support mentioned.
Performance
The Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (SM6375) chipset, built on a 6nm process. The octa-core CPU consists of 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold cores and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 619 GPU. The review unit has 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It achieved an AnTuTu v9 score of 406,221. The device is equipped with a cooling system. There is no SD card slot for storage expansion.
Camera
The rear camera system comprises a 64MP main lens with an Omnivision OV64B sensor, f/1.7 aperture, 0.70µm pixel size (1-4 binning) and a 1/2" sensor size, a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2MP macro lens, also with an f/2.4 aperture. The main camera provides features including digital zoom, digital image stabilization, autofocus, and touch focus. There is contrast detection autofocus, continuous shooting, geotagging, panorama, HDR, face detection, and various settings. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps, though slow-motion at 120fps is supported. The front-facing selfie camera has a 16MP sensor and an f/2.0 aperture. A LED flash is present on the rear.
Battery Life
The device incorporates a 5000mAh non-removable lithium battery. It supports 33W fast charging. Wireless charging is not available.
Software
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G launched with Android 12 and is upgradable to Android 13.
Pricing
The 8GB/128GB variant is priced around $193.85 to $260.05, placing it in the medium price range.
Overall Verdict
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G offers a decent mid-range experience with a 120Hz display, 5G connectivity, and a large battery. Its performance is handled by the Snapdragon 695, which provides adequate power for daily use. The camera system, while versatile, may not be the most impressive in its class. The lack of HDR support on the display might be a drawback for some users. Overall, it provides good value for its price point, particularly for those prioritizing battery life and smooth scrolling.
Emily Harper
Basic Information
| Brand | Oneplus |
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| Model | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G |
| Launch Date | Saturday, April 30, 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g |
| Volume | 105.58 cm³ |
| Available Colors |
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G was released on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The phone measures 164.3 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm with a volume of 105.58 cm³ and weighs 195g. It features a 6.59" LCD display with 1080 x 2412 px resolution (400 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Black Dusk, Blue Tide.
Display
| Size | 6.59" |
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| Type | LCD |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 px |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 |
| HDR Support | No |
| Protection | N/A |
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The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G features a 6.59" LCD display with 1080 x 2412 px resolution (400 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive 1500:1 contrast ratio. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include dci-p3, srgb standard, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless.
Sensors
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| Motion Sensors |
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| Environmental Sensors |
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| Health Sensors | N/A |
For security, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
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| Type | Lithium |
| Fast Charging | 33W |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Features |
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| Additional Info | N/A |
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh Lithium battery. It features fast charging at 33W. The battery system includes non-removable.
Hardware
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) |
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| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.2OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Versions:
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| AnTuTu Score | 406,221 (v9) |
| Additional Features | Cooling System |
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| Audio Features |
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| SD Card Slot | No |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) built on 6 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 619. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). In AnTuTu benchmark v9, it achieves 406,221 points. Audio capabilities include Noise cancellation microphone. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.
Connectivity
| WiFi | WiFi Standards
Other WiFi Features
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth Features
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| GPS |
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| Network Bands | 5G
4G LTE
3G
2G
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| SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| USB |
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| NFC | Yes |
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.
Camera Features
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| Video Features | N/A |
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G features a 3-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.7) of 1/2" size and 0.70 µm pixel size. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G also includes a 2MP Portrait mode (depth) (f/2.4) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization.
DxOMark Scores
No DxOMark scores available for this device.
Camera details
Rear Camera
Selfie Camera
Additional Features
- LED
- No
- Yes, 120 fps
- Digital zoom
- Triple camera
- Digital image stabilization
- Autofocus
- Touch focus
- Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
- Continuous shooting
- Geotagging
- Panorama
- HDR
- Face detection
- White balance settings
- ISO settings
- Exposure compensation
- Scene mode
- Self-timer
Software
| OS | Android |
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| OS Version | 12 |
| Max OS Version | 13 |
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G runs on Android 12 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) chipset .
Prices
| Store | Price | Storage | RAM |
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| Amazon DE |
EUR 239.99
USD 260.05 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon UK |
GBP 149.00
USD 193.85 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon DE |
EUR 239.99
USD 260.05 |
128 GB | 8 GB |
| Amazon UK |
GBP 149.00
USD 193.85 |
128 GB | 8 GB |