Introduction
The Nord CE4 Lite is the latest entry-level model in the OnePlus lineup. The new model brings a lot of improvements on paper over its predecessor, which we found lacking in several areas.
For starters, the CE4 Lite now has an AMOLED display, a first for devices in this series. The new model also features an updated main rear camera, a bigger battery, as well as a faster charger in the box.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite (India) specifications at a glance:
- Body: 162.9×75.6×8.1mm, 191 grams; Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back; IP54, dust and splash resistant.
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (normal), 1200 nits (HBM), 2100 nits (top), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm): Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver); Adreno 619.
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot).
- OS/Software: Android 14, OxygenOS 14.
- rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm, 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; depth: 2 MP, f/2.4.
- front camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide).
- Record video: rear camera: 1080p@30fps, Gyro-EIS; front camera: 1080p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
- Battery: 5500mAh (India); 5110mAh (international); 80W wired charging, 1-100% in 52 mins (advertised), 5W reverse wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; Hybrid dual SIM; Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.1, aptX HD; 3.5mm jack.
- various: Fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); stereo speakers.
On the other hand, OnePlus has decided to retain the same Snapdragon 695 chipset as the previous model. This means that some aspects of the device will not look different. Will this be a big problem or are the new features enough to justify this update? Let’s find out.
Unboxing
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite comes in a typical black Nord box with the blue and white lettering that is common to all Nord phones. Inside, you’ll find the phone, an 80W fast charger, a USB-A to C cable, a soft clear silicone case, and the usual paperwork.
The case that comes with the phone is pretty basic. It has a clear back and frosted edges. The headphone jack and USB port have flaps that always get in the way when you try to plug something in. It’s about time that OnePlus removed these flaps on their phone cases, as the phone has basic water and dust resistance.
