OnePlus launches OnePlus Nord CE 5G, the brand’s second phone in the Nord series in India. It’s a mid-range 5G smartphone that sports a 6.43-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and also has a screen refresh rate of 90Hz. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 750 5G chipset with an upgraded 4,500mAh battery with an improved Warp Charge 30T Plus. According to OnePlus the battery goes from 0 to 70% in just half an hour.

OnePlus has a made some significant changes in the Nord CE 5G’s camera. The device gets a triple camera setup on the rear compared to the quad-camera setup on the OnePlus Nord. The setup includes an upgraded 64MP primary camera supported by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. Similarly, the device gets a 16MP punch-hole camera on the front compared to Dual front cameras on the OnePlus Nord.

For security, you’ll get an in-display fingerprint reader alongside enhanced face unlock. The device is offered in three configurations – 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 12/256GB. Another major change is the absence of Alert Slider but the device comes with a 3.5mm audio jack. Just like OnePlus Nord, the Nord CE also comes with a pre-applied screen protector along with a protective case. OnePlus has also confirmed that Nord CE will receive two years of software updates and three years of security updates.

OnePlus Nord CE pricing and Availability
OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be available on Amazon.in and OnePlus.in beginning 16th June 2021 at 12 noon. Pre-order OnePlus Nord CE 5G on oneplus.in or OnePlus Store App to get Gifts worth ₹2,699, which includes OnePlus Nord Handy Fanny Pack and OnePlus product discount vouchers. Red Cable First pre-order starts at 12 PM, 11th June 2021.
RAM | ROM | Colors | Price |
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6GB | 128GB | Charcoal Ink | ₹22,999 |
8GB | 128GB | Blue Void Charcoal Ink | ₹24,999 |
12GB | 256GB | Blue Void Charcoal Ink Silver Ray | ₹27,999 |
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Silver Ray will be available for sale from 23rd June 2021 onwards on Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, OnePlus stores and select offline partners. Buyers can also avail of the following launch offers for their purchase of OnePlus Nord CE 5G:
- Amazon Pay cashback worth ₹500 on Amazon.in
- Coupon worth ₹1,000 to purchase other OnePlus products on OnePlus.in
- Instant discount of ₹1,000 and up to 6 months No Cost EMI using HDFC Bank Credit Cards, Credit Card EMI & Debit Card EMI on Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, OnePlus stores and select offline partners
- 5% cashback up to ₹2,500 on select American Express cards only on OnePlus.in
- Jio prepaid users can recharge their Nord CE 5G for ₹999 to receive cashback benefits worth ₹150 up to 40 months. Offer valid till August 2021
OnePlus Nord CE Red Cable Club Offers:
- Additional 1Tb Cloud Storage with Red Cable Care plan (under Red Cable Pro).
- Uber Executive access for Red Cable Pro users – Zero cancellation fees, Priority support on the Uber app, Top-rated drivers, and Peak price protection.
OnePlus Nord CE v/s OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord | |
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Display | 6.43-inch AMOLED 2400×1080 Pixels 90Hz Display 20:9 Aspect Ratio 410 ppi | 6.44-inch AMOLED 2400×1080 Pixels 90Hz Display 20:9 Aspect Ratio 408 ppi Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor | Snapdragon 750 5G Adreno 619 | Snapdragon 765 5G Adreno 620 |
Security | In-Display Fingerprint Reader Face Unlock | In-Display Fingerprint Reader Face Unlock |
RAM/Storage | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X 128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X 64GB/128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 |
OS | OxygenOS 11 Android 11 | OxygenOS 11 Android 11 |
Battery | 4,500mAh Warp Charge 30T Plus | 4,115mAh Warp Charge 30T |
Rear Camera | Triple Camera 64MP, f/1.79 8MP Ultra-wide 2MP f/2.4 Mono – LED Flash 4K @ 30fps Super Slow-motion Time-lapse | Quad Camera 48MP, f/1.75 8MP Ultra-wide 5MP f/2.4 Depth 2MP f/2.4 Macro LED Flash 4K @ 30fps Super Slow-motion Time-lapse |
Front Camera | Single Camera 16MP, f/2.45 – 1080p Recording | Dual Camera 32MP, f/2.45 8MP Ultra-wide 1080p Recording |
Connectivity | WiFi ac (2.4/5GHz) 4×4 MIMO 2G/3G/4G/5G Bluetooth 5.1 NFC GPS (Dual-band) USB Type-C Port 3.5mm Audio Jack | WiFi ac (2.4/5GHz) 4×4 MIMO 2G/3G/4G/5G Bluetooth 5.1 NFC GPS (Dual-band) USB Type-C Port – |
Sensors | Accelerometer E-Compass Gyroscope Ambient Light Proximity Sensor Core | Accelerometer E-Compass Gyroscope Ambient Light Proximity Sensor Core |
Others | Super Linear Speaker Volume key Power key – | Dual Stereo Speakers Volume key Power key Alert Slider |
Dimensions | Height – 15.92cm Width – 7.35cm Thickness – 0.79cm Weight – 170g | Height – 15.83cm Width – 7.33cm Thickness – 0.82cm Weight – 184g |