| 120Hz | 50 | 6.67-inch Super AMOLED | 16MP Front Camera |
| 5,500mAh | 80W Fast Charging | 50MP Sony LYT 600 | Android 14 |
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite marks a welcome return to the popular Nord CE series. We've spent the last week diving deep into every feature and putting the phone through its paces.
Keep reading this OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite review to find out if it's the perfect smartphone for you.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite price in India starts Rs.19,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option. If you need more storage space, the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant is available for Rs. 22,999. The phone is available in three colours: Mega Blue, Super Silver, and Ultra Orange.
Opening the box, we find stuff like stickers, user guides, a Red Cable club membership card, a protective cover, and a SIM ejector tool.
There's the phone of course and 80W SuperVOOC charger with a USB Type-A to Type-C cable for super-fast charging.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite in Super Silver is a real head-turner! It gleams with a reflective surface, though keep in mind that this finish does show fingerprints easily.
The back is crafted from sturdy plastic but it feels sturdy in the hand thanks to its boxy design and reassuringly solid build quality.
The clicky and tactile volume buttons add a nice touch, and the dual-camera setup with a dual LED flash on the back keeps things clean and simple.
For audio, the stereo speakers are perfectly suitable for casual listening, offering plenty of volume to crank things up 300% if needed. While they may not be the most bass-heavy or detail-rich on the market, they'll get the job done.
In terms of connectivity, you've got the flexibility of dual Nano-SIM slots, expandable storage via microSD card up to a whopping 2TB, and a beloved feature for many - a 3.5mm headphone jack!
One area where the Nord CE4 Lite might not compete with absolute top-tier phones is the haptic feedback. It's still functional, but some users might prefer a crisper response.
On the bright side, the phone boasts an IP54 rating, meaning it can shrug off dust and light splashes with ease.
A feature many OnePlus fans have come to appreciate is the signature alert slider, and unfortunately, it's missing on the Nord CE4 Lite. Hopefully, we'll see it make a comeback in future budget models!
The display is one area where OnePlus has improved significantly. The device has a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and a vibrant visual experience.
The display supports an 8-bit color depth and achieves a peak brightness of 2100 nits, making it easy to read even under direct sunlight.
The bezels, especially at the chin, are slightly more visible than one might expect, but they don't significantly affect the overall viewing experience. The fingerprint sensor is responsive and quick too.
While the display offers a crisp and colorful viewing experience, it does not support 4K video playback and HDR content, which is disappointing as some competitors in the same price range offer these features.
Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, which has not been upgraded from the previous model, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite.
This processor choice leads to occasional lags, especially when multitasking or running demanding apps. The phone is equipped with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS2.2 storage, which should be enough for most users.
Benchmark testing shows that the phone's performance is not outstanding, with scores showing its mid-range results.
In Antutu benchmarks, the phone scored 480049, while Geekbench results showed 905 in single-core and 2056 in multi-core tests. CPU throttling was observed at up to 83% but the graph was almost green.
Gaming capabilities are okay for casual games, but the device struggles with more graphically demanding games. This makes it clear that the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is more suited to everyday tasks rather than performance-heavy applications.
One of the standout features of this device is its large 5,500mAh battery, which supports 80W Supervooc fast charging, a notable improvement that is not commonly seen in this price segment.
The fast charger, included in the box, powers the phone from 1% to 100% in just over an hour. In real-world usage, the battery provides around 8 hours of screen-on time, making it ideal for heavy users.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite runs on Android 14 with OxygenOS 14.0, providing a user-friendly interface known for its simplicity. Despite some pre-installed bloatware, most unwanted apps can be uninstalled, allowing for a more personalized and smooth user experience.
OnePlus's commitment to providing two years of Android updates and three years of security updates.
The camera setup on the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite features a main 50MP Sony LYT 600 sensor along with a 2MP depth sensor and a 16MP front camera for selfies.
While the main camera captures, its performance suffers significantly in low-light conditions, where images might lack detail and clarity.
It also lacks an ultrawide camera for wider shots. The front camera offers a more positive experience, particularly in portrait mode.
In the video department, the device supports up to 1080p at 30fps recording. However, a significant drawback is the noticeable lack of stabilization, resulting in shaky videos that reduce the overall quality.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite offers good battery life and display for the price, but performance and cameras could be better.
For brand enthusiasts with a budget of around ₹20,000, this device might be appealing. However, for those prioritizing performance and gaming, the iQOO Z9 could be a solid pick in this price segment.