OnePlus has finally launched the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G in India. The new budget smartphone has been launched with a new boxy design and new vibrant color options compared to last year’s OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, while retaining the minimalistic aesthetics of the OnePlus brand. There are also significant upgrades to the hardware compared to the previous model, including an AMOLED display and a larger 5500 mAh battery.

The device comes in 2 storage variants including 128GB and 256GB with support for 8GB LPDDR4x RAM. The new budget Nord Lite also comes with a 50-megapixel main rear camera powered by Sony’s LYT-600. The phone will be available for sale at a starting price of ₹19,999. Let’s take a detailed look at the price, specs and everything about the new OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G price and availability

The new OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite has been launched in two variants. The base model includes 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB internal storage and is priced at Rs 19,999. The top-end or second model includes 8GB LPDDR4x RAM plus 256GB storage. This model is priced at Rs 22,999.

The Nord CE4 is available in three colours – Super Silver, Mega Blue, and Ultra Orange. The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite will be available for purchase in India starting Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12 noon in Super Silver and Mega Blue variants. The Ultra Orange variant will be available later. Interested buyers can purchase the device via the OnePlus Store app, OnePlus Experience Stores, Amazon.in, Reliance Digital, Croma, and other offline partner stores.

As part of the launch, OnePlus is also offering a special discount. Buyers can enjoy a discount of Rs 1000 when using ICICI Bank and OneCard credit cards for EMI purchases, as well as a 3-month no-cost EMI option on select bank cards. Students purchasing through oneplus.in and the OnePlus Store app can get an additional Rs 250 discount. New Jio postpaid customers can get benefits up to Rs 2250 on purchasing the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G. Additionally, customers can opt for a 6-month no-cost EMI plan through Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank Consumer Finance, and HDBFS Consumer Loans.

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G Specifications

The recently launched OnePlus CE4 Lite features a sleek boxy design with a height of 16.29 cm and a light weight of 191 grams. It features a 6.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080-2400 pixels and a pixel density of 394 ppi. The screen offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and supports high brightness mode at 1200 nits, with peak brightness reaching 2100 nits.

The OnePlus CE4 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and offers two storage options: 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, giving users the option to choose for storage. The device is running on OxygenOS 14.0 based on Android 14 and is likely to get 2 years of Android updates and three years of security updates following the updates given to other CE Lite phones.

In terms of camera capabilities, the OnePlus CE4 Lite features a 50-megapixel main camera with a Sony LYT-600 sensor and supports both CAF and PDAF autofocus systems, as well as optical image stabilisation (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS). The dual camera setup also includes a 2-megapixel depth-assist camera. On the front, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G sports a 16-megapixel camera with EIS support for high-quality selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G features a USB 2.0 Type-C port to power a 5,500mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging support that ensures long-lasting battery performance. The phone comes with an IP54 rating that offers resistance to dust and water splashes.

For security, the OnePlus CE4 Lite features both an in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock capabilities. For connectivity, the device includes Wi-Fi 5 for WLAN 2.4G, 5.1G, and Bluetooth 5.1.