OnePlus has initiated the rollout of significant updates for two of its smartphones in India, improving user experience with a host of new features, improvements, and security patches. The devices in question are the OnePlus Nord 3 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.

The OxygenOS 14.0.0.500 update is now available for the OnePlus Nord 3 5G, catering specifically to Indian users and including the February 2024 Android security patch. This update brings incremental yet crucial improvements to the device’s firmware. Notable features include the ability to use the fingerprint scanner without waking the screen, a new option for displaying the screen recording indicator, improved weather details viewing, and a customizable date view in settings.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G CPH2491_14.0.0.500 Changelog

System

• You can now use fingerprint unlock without waking up the screen.
• You can now choose to show the screen recording indicator in a floating window or in the status bar.
• Integrates the February 2024 Android security patch to enhance system security.

Apps

• Improves the experience of viewing weather details.
• Adds a switch for year/month/day views in Settings.

As for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, it is getting the OxygenOS 14.0.0.301 update, gradually rolling out to users in India. This update focuses on improving system stability and performance, refining the gaming experience, and addressing issues related to display lag, app-specific refresh rates, and conference call management. It also improves the camera’s stability and resolves a specific problem with video recording in time-lapse mode when a watermark is enabled.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite CPH2381_14.0.0.301(EX01)

System

• Improves system stability and performance.
• Improves gaming experience.
• Fixes a display or lag issue that might occur when an app is closed.
• Fixes an issue where app-specific refresh rates might not take effect.

Communication

• Fixes an issue where you might be unable to end conference calls.
• Fixes an issue where call forwarding might not work properly.

Camera

• Improves the stability of Camera.
• Fixes an issue where you might be unable to record a video in Time-lapse mode when the watermark is enabled.

Users in India can expect these updates to reach their OnePlus Nord 3 5G and Nord CE 2 Lite 5G devices soon, with broader rollouts planned for those yet to receive them in the coming days.

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OnePlus has officially launched its cheapest 5G smartphone in India dubbed the Nord CE 2 Lite. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a 120Hz high refresh rate display, triple cameras, and a 33W fast charging support. With the phone’s release, it will compete with the likes of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Realme 9 Pro.

Display and Design

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a similar design as the Nord CE 2. However, it is actually a rebranded version of the Realme 9 Pro that launched earlier this year in India. The device sports a patterned design on the back around the camera island and has a plain surface in the lower half.

It sports a punch-hole display with thin bezels on all three sides except for the bottom. It has a noticeable chin at the bottom. The smartphone features a 6.59-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Specifications 

Since it comes in the budget segment and will compete with the other similar priced phones, OnePlus has used the popular Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC in the Nord CE 2 Lite. It is an octa-core chipset that has Adreno 619 GPU and is based on a 6nm process. It comes in two RAM options, where users get to choose between 6GB or 8GB of RAM that is paired with 128GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 1TB.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging technology. With this, the phone can go up to 50% in just 30 minutes of charging. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.

The smartphone boots on OxygenOS 12.1 and has the Android 12 OS underneath. OnePlus has promised 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

Cameras 

Coming to the cameras, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with an AI triple camera system at the rear. The phone has two former sensors placed vertically one after another, and has the third lens slightly shifted to the right-center. It also has an LED flash beside the third lens.

The rear setup goes by a 64MP main lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 4CM macro shooter. On the front, it has a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Pricing, Colors, and Sale details 

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is priced at Rs. 19,999(~$261) for the base variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and Rs. 21,999(~$286) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone comes in two color options – Blue Tide and Black Dusk.

It will go in an open sale starting April 30 at 12 PM local time in India. It can be purchased from Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, Reliance digital, and Croma stores.

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