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

OnePlus Nord CE 3 will be Powered by Snapdragon 782G

Over the past few months, there has been considerable focus on the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite due to numerous leaks. However, now we have more information regarding the standard variant, the Nord CE 3, courtesy of an official confirmation from OnePlus regarding the phone’s chipset.

OnePlus has created a dedicated landing page for the Nord CE 3, where it has revealed that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 782 chipset. This aligns with the specifications leak that occurred in March.

The Snapdragon 782 chipset was unveiled in November of the previous year and serves as a successor to the popular Snapdragon 778G+. While it offers a modest boost in CPU and GPU performance compared to its predecessor, it should still deliver satisfactory performance considering its price point. We can expect to learn more about the remaining specifications of the Nord CE 3 soon, which is when it will be officially announced.

Published on 07/9/23 12:12 | by Rawa John