The OnePlus Nord series is known for its affordable prices, high-end features, and clean software experience, and the upcoming Nord 3 5G is expected to be no exception. The phone is sure to shake up the mid-range market, and it is poised to be the best OnePlus Nord phone yet.
OnePlus Nord series
The OnePlus Nord series brought the OnePlus flagship experience to an affordable smartphone product line and has been praised by critics and consumers alike. It has helped to make OnePlus one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world.
The OnePlus Nord series was a huge success in 2022. After the Nord and the Nord 2 launch in 2020 and 2021, in 2022, the line-up expanded to include hearables and wearables for the first time, with the launch of the OnePlus Nord Buds, OnePlus Nord Buds CE, and the OnePlus Nord Watch.
This further strengthened the Nord ecosystem and made the signature OnePlus experience more accessible to the community and the masses.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G was a major driver of this success, and led by this success, OnePlus became the fastest-growing brand in the INR 20K – 30K price segment in H1 2022, and it also emerged as the top-selling 5G smartphone model in H1 2022.
The momentum continued into Q1 2023. OnePlus’ Nord CE 2 Lite 5G was the best-selling model in the quarter, capturing the second spot in the premium segment (INR 30,000-INR 45,000) with a 30% share. Overall, the OnePlus Nord Series registered 40% YoY growth in Q1 2023 in terms of shipments.
These results are a testament to the strength of the OnePlus Nord brand. The series offers a great balance of performance, features, and value, and it has resonated with consumers around the world.
OnePlus Nord 3 5G
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G aims to deliver exceptional power and features a sleek and minimalist design. The device will come in two distinct color options: Tempest Gray and Misty Green. The Tempest Gray variant boasts a textured matte finish, exuding strength and durability, while the Misty Green variant offers a glossy and visually appealing appearance.
One is its display. It will feature a flat, 6.74-inch 120Hz Super Fluid display with thin bezels. With a 1000Hz Touch Sampling rate, the screen provides instant responsiveness to touch inputs, ensuring a smooth user experience whether you’re browsing a website or playing games.
The camera capabilities of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G will also noteworthy. It incorporates the same 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 sensor found in the flagship OnePlus 11 5G, along with optical image stabilization technology.
Additionally, the device incorporates OnePlus’s proprietary photography algorithms from the OnePlus 11, allowing users to capture stunning images regardless of the lighting conditions. OnePlus emphasizes that the OnePlus Nord 3 5G offers a premium photography experience, rivaling that of flagship devices.
In terms of performance, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is equipped with a powerful chipset, expected to be the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. This chipset is anticipated to deliver significant improvements compared to the Dimensity 1300 featured in the previous Nord 2T 5G model.
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G also comes with the handy Alert Slider that makes it easy to switch between sound profiles and notifications without unlocking the phone.
More detailed information about the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is expected to be revealed during the OnePlus Nord Summer Launch event on July 5th, 2023.
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