OnePlus is also familiar with the midrange smartphone world and its latest release, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G, has tongues wagging once more.
Coming to India soon, this phone is powerhouse without burning a hole in your pocket, to put it simply, you would get the classic OnePlus performance and premium but minimalist look.
But with no shortage of competition in the marketplace, does the Nord CE 4 Lite cut the mustard — or is it simply a bottom-rung product compared to its more capable bloodline?
So let’s dissect it—the good, the bad and the meh.
Design: Sleek, Familiar, and Comfortably Minimal The Sonos Beam is the size of a soundbar, but it’s actually designed to be used under a TV like a speaker.
OnePlus hasn’t done anything truly radical here, but at this point, that’s not a bad place to be.
The Nord CE 4 Lite is tipped to come with a slim polycarbonate construction, curved edges and smudge-resistant matte finish that feels comfortably light. It won’t scream luxury, but it will look and feel sophisticated, especially at the price.
The phone is rumored to arrive in muted pastel colors — blues and greens, and a classic black — that give it a true hint of personality without being super loud.
Display: A Step Up With AMOLED
The 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate is also one of the biggest upgrades over its predecessor. And there are no more LCD panels at all on the Lite series, finally!
That means richer colors, deeper blacks and smoother scrolling —’: and it makes daily use, streaming and gaming all far more enjoyable.
With peak brightness rated at around 2100 nits, one should not have trouble viewing it in bright sunlight either.
Performance: Decent without Being a Workhorse
Inside, we expect the CE 4 Lite to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, memored up along with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Now, let’s get one thing straight—this isn’t a gaming beast. But for everyday activities like social media, browsing, video calls, and even light gaming, it’ll do just fine.
What’s missing? Not a huge upgrade from the CE 3 Lite so for some this will be disappointing.
Cameras: Good, But Not RevolutionaryDepending on who you ask, the cameras are either dumb, unjustified, or wishfully thinking of a thing not-yet-released.
In terms of camera, the phone will reportedly pack a 50MP Sony main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor and ditch all unnecessary macro gimmicks that have plagued so many recent mid-range phones.
The main lens has always performed well in daylight, managing to take detailed, sharp photos with a decent dynamic range.
However, miracles in low light? Keep dreaming. The absence of OIS (optical image stabilization) and minimal software optimization could mean softer shots and some grain in low light conditions.
Selfie lovers will be stuck with a relatively fine 16MP front camera, which ought to be just find for those video calls and Instagram stories.
Battery & Charging: A No-Brainer This is a no-brainer
The thing this phone has going for it is that it is equipped with a huge 5000mAh battery, powered with 67W SuperVOOC fast charging. That’s plenty for a full day of use and then some, even if you are on 5G or doing a lot of streaming.
And the best part? You can be from 0 to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes. It’s a total time-saver for anyone who is constantly busy.
Pros: What You’ll Stand to Gain… if it Works in Your Favor
✅ AMOLED 120Hz display – the first on the Lite series
✅ Sleek and stylish with a nod to the OnePlus branding
✅ Great battery with super fast charging
✅ Trustworthy daily performance
✅ OxygenOS continues to be slick and bloat-free
Cons: What Wasn’t So Great bsfsfdf uusxfOutside of little charges like these, Safe Auto didn’t have many drawbacks.
❌ Just another boring old Snapdragon 695 – no step change in performance.
❌ Mediocre low-light shots
❌ No stereo speakers (probably mono setup again)
❌ No official IP rating or Gorilla Glass protection.
❌ Still no ultrawide camera
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G is the slimest smartphone
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G isn’t a flagship. And that’s fine. It gets the basics right: a nice AMOLED screen, reliable battery life, fast charging and clean software.
For the more casual user, the student or anyone else who doesn’t require the horsepower of flagship handsets, it makes a solid case.
With that said, power users or camera nerds might want to look elsewhere –– or push their budget to get the regular Nord CE 4 instead.
With an anticipated price range of about ₹18,999-₹20,999, the CE 4 Lite appears to live up to OnePlus’s original motto of “Never Settle,” only, not at an exorbitant level.