India-first OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite's renders leaked: Check here
What's the story
OnePlus is gearing up to launch a new Nord series handset, the Nord CE 2 Lite, in India. In the latest development, renders of the phone have surfaced online, courtesy of 91mobiles. As per the leak, it will have a metal frame, a glossy rear panel, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, curved sides, a hybrid SIM tray, a Type-C port, and no Alert Slider.
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Why does this story matter?
OnePlus is gearing up to strengthen its portfolio of feature-packed affordable smartphones with the Nord CE 2 Lite. An India-first handset, the Nord CE 2 Lite will be the first Nord series phone to boot Android-12'>Android 12. Although it is a step down from the Nord CE 2, the phone will have a bigger screen and a lower price point than its older sibling.
Display
The handset will feature a glossy rear panel
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will feature a left-aligned punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, a metal frame, rounded edges, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will sport a rectangular camera unit on a glossy rear panel. The handset will bear a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ Fluid display with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
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It will flaunt a 64MP main camera
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be equipped with a triple rear camera unit, including a 64MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP mono sensor. Up front, it will sport a 16MP selfie snapper.
Internals
It will run on Android 12
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be fueled by a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, likely paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it will boot Android 12 and house a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the handset will offer support for 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a Type-C port.
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: Pricing and availability
The official pricing and availability details of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be announced at the time of its launch. However, we expect it to be priced around Rs. 20,000.