OnePlus Announces Nord CE3 and Buds 2R

Accompanying the recently announced OnePlus Nord 3 is the more budget-friendly OnePlus Nord CE 3, equipped with the Snapdragon 782G chipset. Additionally, OnePlus has introduced the latest addition to its wireless earbuds lineup, called OnePlus Nord Buds 2R. Both of these new products are currently exclusive to the Indian market.

OnePlus Nord CE 3:

The Nord CE 3 features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. On the back, you’ll find a camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera (IMX890) with a 24mm equivalent lens and 1.0µm pixels, an 8MP ultrawide module (IMX 355), and a 2MP macro lens.

Under the hood, the Nord CE 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 782G chipset, paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. It runs on OxygenOS 13.1, based on Android 13. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 comes in Aqua Surge and Grey Shimmer color options. The base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage starts at INR 26,999, while the top configuration with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at INR 28,999. Open sales in India are scheduled to begin in August.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2R:

Joining the Nord series, the Nord Buds 2R are a more affordable version of the Nord Buds 2, featuring a similar design but without active noise cancellation. These earbuds include 12.4mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and dual microphones with AI call noise cancellation. They support the AAC and SBC codecs and feature an IP55 splash-resistant design.

OnePlus claims the buds provide 8 hours of playback time, with a total battery life of 38 hours when combined with the charging case. The Nord Buds 2R are available in Deep Grey and Triple Blue color options and are priced at INR 2,199.

Published on 07/13/23 5:33 | by Rawa John