OnePlus is starting off the year with the launch of the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11R in the country on February 7th.
The brand is expected to introduce a range of Nord series models in India down the lane. China as well as other regions will see the launch of the OnePlus Ace 2/OnePlus 11R on that day.
We also got a report stating that internal testing of the OnePlus Nord 3 has begun under the codename “Larry”. And now, more information has surfaced regarding this upcoming mid-ranger.
These probably include the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Nord CE 3. Now, ahead of the launch, the OnePlus Nord 3 schematics have surfaced on the web, courtesy of DigitalChatStation.
Alongside, the specifications of the OnePlus Nord 3 have also been leaked. The handset will arrive as a successor to the OnePlus Nord 2T.
OnePlus Nord 3 is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor and has 100W fast charging support.
It appears the design of the phone will have a close resemblance to the Nord 2T, with two circular rings and a punch-hole cutout.
The OnePlus Nord 3 design schematics show the phone will have a centre-positioned punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter on the front.
The power button and what appear to be an alert slider are present on the right, while the volume rocker is on the left. Moving to the back, we see two circular rings.
With the primary camera sensor placed on the right above and two other lenses in the below circular ring. We have LED flash as well. The phone colours are kept under wraps, for now.
OnePlus Nord 3 Specifications
The OnePlus Nord 3 is tipped to sport a 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and flat side frame.
The phone could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU, which means the performance should be superior. The SoC is fabricated on TSMC’s 4m manufacturing process. The handset could run on Android 13 based OxygenOS 13.1 custom skin.
Moving on, the OnePlus Nord 3 is said to feature triple camera sensors on the back but the optic details are currently under wraps. The tipster says the phone could either use a 64MP Omnivision sensor or a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor.
The main lens could be paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP namesake lens.
The OnePlus Nord 3 could pack a 4,500/5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.
OnePlus Nord 3 Key Specifications
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 21, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Oxygen OS |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 MT6896Z |
| CPU | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex A78 + 3 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | Fluid AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 444 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.25, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera |
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| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Warp, 100W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
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| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s on OnePlus Nord 3
1) How much will OnePlus Nord 3 cost ?
Ans) Considering the aggressive marketing for the OnePlus 11 series, we could expect the same with the Nord series too. Hence, we could expect the base model of the OnePlus Nord 3 to cost around Rs 30,000, similar to the OnePlus Nord 2T. At that price range, OnePlus Nord 3 has to compete against the phones like the Realme 10 Pro+, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and the iQOO Neo 7. Again, the primary selling point of the Nord 3 will not be the hardware, instead, it will be the OnePlus brand and the bloatware-free OxygenOS.
2) What are OnePlus Nord Leaks?
Ans) According to leaks, the OnePlus Nord 3 will be based on the Dimensity 8200 SoC, the same chipset is also seen on the upcoming iQ00 Neo 7. In terms of performance, the Dimensity 8200 is said to sit between the Snapdragon 888 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. More than the performance, the processor will focus on efficiency, which could lead to better battery life on the Nord 3 and other Dimensity 8200 SoC-powered smartphones.
When compared to Nord 2T, the Nord 3 is also said to get a specs bump in the display department, and the phone is likely to come with an FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. This will help OnePlus position the Nord 3 against phones like the Nothing Phone (1), Redmi Note 12 Prot, and even the Realme 10 Pro.
3) What is the camera for OnePlus Nord 3?
Ans) OnePlus Nord 3 is said to have a triple camera array at the rear, with a high-resolution wide-angle lens with features like OIS and 4K video recording.
The primary camera will be accompanied by an ultra-wide angle lens and a macro or depth sensor.
4) How is the battery life of One Plus Nord 3?
Ans) OnePlus Nord 3 phone is also expected to get a 4,500 or even a 5,000 mAh battery with support for fast charging and we could even get see an 80W or even a 100W fast charger in the box, given the fact that the Nord 2T already supports 80W fast charging.
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