India-first OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite's specifications tipped: 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, key specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online courtesy of tipster Yogesh Brar. As per the leak, it will neither have the company's signature alert slider nor an in-display fingerprint sensor. The company is yet to reveal the phone's official launch date.
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Why does this story matter?
We first caught wind of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite earlier this month. If the present leak is to be believed, it will be the first Nord series handset in India to not have an in-display fingerprint reader. Also, this Lite version of the Nord CE 2 will be an "India-first model," meaning it will arrive in India before any other market.
Display
The handset will feature a 90Hz display
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will sport a punch-hole design, slim bezels, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will have a triple camera unit on the rear. The handset should bear a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It will not feature the brand's signature alert slider.
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It will boast a 64MP main camera
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will flaunt a triple rear camera setup, including a 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth snapper, and a 2MP macro lens. Up front, it will sport a 16MP selfie shooter.
Internals
A Snapdragon 695 chip will power the device
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be fueled by an octa-core Snapdragon 695 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it would boot Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 and pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the device will offer support for 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a Type-C port.
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: Pricing and availability
The official pricing and availability of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be announced at the time of its launch. However, going by the leaked specifications and features, we expect it to be priced below Rs. 20,000.