OnePlus Nord CE 2 confirmed to feature Dimensity 900 chipset
What's the story
OnePlus is all set to launch its new mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 2 5G, in India on February 17. Now, the company has confirmed on its Twitter handle that the handset will come fitted with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor. The smartphone is also said to feature a 6.43-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, a triple rear camera unit, and will boot Android 12.
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Why does this story matter?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will arrive as an upgrade to the current Nord CE 5G model. The handset will be the latest addition to the company's Nord line-up offering premium features at a sub Rs. 30,000 price-tag. It will be pitted against other similar mid-segment smartphones from brands like Xiaomi, Vivo, Realme, and Samsung.
Design and display
The phone should offer 6.43-inch AMOLED display
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is expected to feature a punch-hole cut-out design with rounded corners, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The rear will be fitted with a triple camera module. It may bear a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, with a 90Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The handset may be available in Black and Green colors.
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A 16MP selfie camera is expected
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is rumored to sport a triple rear camera unit comprising a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP depth lens. For selfies and video calls, a 16MP front-facing camera is expected.
Internals
It will draw power from a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It will boot Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 and is said to pack a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast-charging support. For connectivity, it should offer support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, and 5G.
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: Pricing and availability
The official pricing and availability details of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will be announced at the time of its launch, which will happen on February 17. However, based on the specifications, the handset may carry a starting price-tag of Rs. 25,000.