Overview
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G delivered Core Essential upgrades, featuring flagship 65W SUPERVOOC fast charging, a 6.43-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED screen, MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G performance, a 64MP triple camera system, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated microSD slot.
A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and pricing details includes:
1. Design and Build
- Form Factor: Ultra-slim curved design with a seamless camera module integration and high-gloss rear finish.
- Dimensions & Weight: Profile measuring an ultra-thin 7.8 mm in thickness, weighing a light 173 grams.
- Materials: Polycarbonate chassis with reflective mirror / glass-like rear finish and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 display cover glass.
- SIM Configuration: Dedicated Triple Slot (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + microSD card).
2. Display Technology
- Main Display: A compact 6.43-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 resolution (~409 ppi).
- Key Display Features: Smooth 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, sRGB / Display P3 color gamut, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
3. Performance & Hardware
- Processor: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset built on a 6nm process.
- RAM: Configured with 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM.
- Storage Options: Base internal storage of 128GB (UFS 2.2) expandable up to 1TB via dedicated microSD slot.
- Connectivity: Equipped with 5G (8 Indian bands), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
4. Cameras
- Rear Triple Camera System: Versatile camera setup featuring:
- 64 MP Main (Wide) camera with ƒ/1.79 aperture, Omni-directional PDAF, and 0.7µm pixels.
- 8 MP Ultra Wide camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture and a 119° field of view.
- 2 MP Macro camera with ƒ/2.4 aperture.
Supports 4K video recording at 30 fps and Full HD video up to 60 fps. - Front Selfie Camera:
- 16 MP Wide camera with Sony IMX471 sensor, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 1080p video recording support.
5. Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: High-density dual-cell lithium-ion battery system rated at 4,500 mAh.
- Battery Life: All-day mixed usage battery endurance.
- Charging: Supports 65W SUPERVOOC fast wired charging (1 to 100% in ~32 minutes).
6. Software (OxygenOS 11.3 / Android 11)
- Software Ecosystem: Ships pre-installed with OxygenOS 11.3 (upgradable to OxygenOS 13) featuring Canvas AOD, Dark Mode 3.0, and guaranteed 2 years of Android OS upgrades.
- Biometrics: Secured via an in-display optical fingerprint scanner and face recognition.
7. Pricing and Availability
- 128GB Variant: Launch pricing started around ₹23,999 in India.
Technical Specifications
Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, display calibrations, sensor arrays, audio profiles, and environmental ratings of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.
1. Detailed Dimensions, Weight, and Build Quality
- Dimensions: 160.6 mm (Height) x 73.2 mm (Width) x 7.8 mm (Depth)
- Weight: 173 grams
- Chassis & Materials: Polycarbonate chassis frame with glass-like rear panel and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front panel.
2. Advanced Display Specifications
- Panel Type: Fluid AMOLED capacitive touch display with HDR10+
- Size: 6.43 inches (diagonal)
- Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels at 409 ppi
- Refresh Rate: Smooth 90Hz refresh rate
- Brightness: Up to 800 nits peak outdoor brightness
- Color & Features: sRGB / Display P3 color gamut, Always-on Display, and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification
3. Processor, Silicon Architecture, and Memory
- System on Chip (SoC): MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G
- Process Node: 6nm manufacturing architecture
- CPU: Octa-core CPU (2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz)
- GPU: Mali-G68 MC4
- NPU: MediaTek APU for camera AI operations
- Unified Memory (RAM): 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Internal Storage Options: 128GB UFS 2.2 flash storage (dedicated microSDXC card expansion slot up to 1TB)
- Thermal Management: Graphite thermal dissipation sheets.
4. Comprehensive Camera Architecture
- Rear Triple Camera System:
- 64 MP Main Camera: 26 mm equivalent, ƒ/1.79 aperture, Omni-directional PDAF, 0.7µm pixels.
- 8 MP Ultra Wide Camera: 16 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 119° field of view.
- 2 MP Macro Camera: ƒ/2.4 aperture.
- Front Selfie Camera:
- 16 MP Wide Camera: Sony IMX471 sensor, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 24 mm equivalent.
- Video Recording & Controls:
- 4K video recording at 30 fps
- Full HD 1080p video recording at 30/60 fps
- 720p slow-motion video recording at 120/240 fps
- EIS video stabilization
5. Battery, Power Management, and Charging
- Battery Configuration: High-density dual-cell lithium-ion battery rated at 4,500 mAh.
- Playback Ratings: Full day active battery performance.
- Wired Charging: 65W SUPERVOOC fast charging via USB Type-C.
6. Connectivity, Networking, and Sensors
- Cellular & Wireless Modems:
- 5G Sub-6GHz network support (8 Indian bands)
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Bluetooth 5.2 wireless technology
- NFC, 3.5mm Audio Jack, and Google Pay
- GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO positioning systems
- SIM Card Architecture: Dedicated Triple Card Slot (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + microSD card).
- Sensor Suite: In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor.
7. Audio, Multimedia, and Operating System
- Audio System: Bottom speaker with 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Microphone Array: Dual microphone noise suppression setup.
- Software Platform: Ships pre-installed with OxygenOS 11.3 featuring Canvas AOD (upgradable to OxygenOS 13) and guaranteed 2 years of OS upgrades.
- Accessibility: Full Android accessibility suite including TalkBack, Voice Access, Switch Access, and hearing aid compatibility.
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