OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G's sale starts today via Amazon
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OnePlus will start selling its Nord CE 2 5G handset in India today from 12pm onward via Amazon and the official website. The handset was launched last week.
It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 23,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant and features a 90Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, a 64MP primary camera, and 65W fast-charging.
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Why does this story matter?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G arrives as an upgrade over the Nord CE model and is the latest addition to the company's Nord series of handsets.
The Nord line-up is known for offering premium features at a competitive price. The Nord CE 2 aims to attract buyers with a new design, a high refresh rate screen, 5G connectivity, good performance, and fast-charging technology.
Design and display
The smartphone boasts a 90Hz AMOLED display
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G flaunts a left-aligned punch-hole design with slim bezels and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The rear panel is fitted with a triple camera setup.
It bears a 6.43-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 20:9.
The color options available are Gray Mirror and Bahama Blue.
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It features a 16MP selfie camera
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G sports a triple rear camera module, comprising a 64MP (f/1.7) main camera, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide snapper, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro shooter. Up front, the handset has a 16MP (f/2.4) selfie snapper.
Under the hood
The handset draws power from a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is fueled by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.
It boots Android 11-based OxygenOS 11.3 and packs a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast-charging support.
For connectivity, it offers support for 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and a Type-C port.
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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: Pricing and availability
In India, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G costs Rs. 23,999 for the 6GB/128GB model and Rs. 24,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant. It will be up for grabs from 12pm onward via Amazon and OnePlus e-store.