OnePlus Nord CE 2 tipped to start at Rs. 24,000
OnePlus is ready to unveil its new mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 2 5G, in India on February 17. In the latest development, tipster Yogesh Brar has leaked the pricing details and color variants of the handset. As per the tip-off, the Nord CE 2 5G will start at Rs. 23,999 and will be offered in Bahama Blue and Gray Mirror color options.
Why does this story matter?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will replace the Nord CE 5G model in India. It will be the latest addition to the company's Nord line-up, which aims to offer premium features at a competitive price. The handset will aim to attract customers with a refreshed design, a 90Hz AMOLED screen, 65W fast-charging technology, and 5G connectivity.
The handset will have an in-display fingerprint reader
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will flaunt a punch-hole design with rounded corners, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The rear panel will sport a triple camera setup. The handset will bear a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is said to be offered in Bahama Blue and Gray Mirror colors.
A 16MP selfie camera is expected
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will sport with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth lens. For selfies, it will pack a 16MP front-facing camera.
It will boot Android 11
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will draw power from a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, it will boot Android 11-based OxygenOS 12 and house a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the handset will offer support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G, GPS, and a Type-C port.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: Pricing and availability
In India, the official pricing and availability details of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will be announced at the time of its launch on February 17. However, as per the latest tip-off, the 6GB/128GB model will cost Rs. 23,999 and the 8GB/128GB variant will be priced at Rs. 25,999.