OnePlus Nord CE4: Everything you need to know A new budget yet flagship-level phone on the cards. Continue reading.The Nord CE 5G continues OnePlus’ lineage of delivering “flagship killer” experiences at a more affordable price point.
As part of OnePlus’ mid-range series, the Nord CE4 is the perfect mix of power, support, performance and value that will cater to budget-conscious consumers who seek a premium smartphone experience without breaking the bank.
Design and Build Quality
Design The Nord CE4 has a stylish design inspired by more expensive devices in OnePlus’s lineup.
The device still feels premium despite its glass back panel and plastic frame, helping to keep costs low.
Weighing in at 182g, the device is not too heavy on the hand and slim at 8.1mm, so it is comfortable to use for long periods.
Though it doesn’t have the premium build of other high-end devices, the Nord CE4 packs in some useful features like an IP54 rating for splash resistance
and the much-loved Alert Slider – a feature that has simply become synonymous with OnePlus.
This hardware switch, found only on high-end models until now, provides great convenience in the way you use the phone.
Display Technology
The 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display makes for a great visual experience with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Colors are punchy with good contrast ratios and the high refresh rate helps to keep scrolling and animations smooth in motion.
The screen can display HDR10+ content, so the compatible media content will look great.
The optical in-display fingerprint sensor is reliable but not as snappy as the ultrasonic types in more expensive flagships.
Performance and Software
It’s powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, which is a good one for day to day tasks and some gaming, and comes with 8GB or 12GB RAM options.
It isn’t as powerful as top tier chipsets, but for the majority of potential users, performance will be more than sufficient.
OxygenOS 14 (which is based on Android 14) from OnePlus brings a clean and fast user experience with some thoughtful features and as little bloatware as the company can manage these days.
The company markets a two-year guarantee to get “major” Android updates and three years of security patches, although that’s not quite as generous
as it sounds; still, it’s reasonable longevity for a midrange product.
Camera Capabilities
The camera system consists of a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization and an 8MP ultrawide lens.
In bright lights, the main camera takes sharp and vivid pictures.
The ultrawide lens is good enough, although there’s a visible quality dropoff from the main sensor.
The place where the camera still struggles is in low light, where you’ll notice noise and some fine details are lost.
The selfie camera is 16MP and it gives decent output for social media sharing.
Battery Life and Charging
The 5,500mAh battery is more than enough to get through a day of heavy use, and it comes with 80W SUPERVOOC charging, which can take the phone from 0-100 in roughly 35 minutes.
That super-fast charging is one of the Nord CE4’s standout features, but there’s no wireless charging.
Pros:
Unparalleled quick charge functionality
Good performance for the tasks of the day.
Clean, bloatware free software experience.
Excellent battery life
Integration of the OnePlus Alert Slider
Competitive pricing
Cons:
The camera falters in low light
Plastic body not that premium in feeling
Limited update promise against the competition
No wireless charging support
Only rated to IP54 – not fully waterproof
OnePlus Nord CE4: Conclusion
Conclusion The OnePlus Nord CE4 does exactly what it sets out to, providing a near-flagship experience for less money.
It cares more about the features that are important to use on a typical day: fast charging, good battery life, smooth performance,
and clean software, while strategically compromising when it comes to camera quality and construction materials.
Value win For users who value a balanced experience without ripping a hole in their bank account, the Nord CE4 is great value
and testament to OnePlus’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the mid-range smartphone category.
