OnePlus Nord 3 was launched in June 2023 to succeed last year’s OnePlus Nord 2T and OnePlus Nord 2. It debuts alongside the more affordable OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G. The OnePlus Nord 3 features capable camera capabilities and quality display, massive battery capacity with fast charging speeds and powered by a flagship-level powerful MediaTek chipset.

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OnePlus Nord 3 Key Specs and Features

6.74 inches Fluid AMOLED Display, 1240 x 2772 pixels (~451 ppi density), ~89.8% screen-to-body ratio
Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1
Mediatek MT6983 Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) Octa Core Processor
8GB, 16GB RAM
50 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Triple Rear Camera
16 MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (under display, optical)
128GB, 256GB Built-in Storage
4G LTE Support
5G Support
80W Fast Charging Capacity
5000 mAh Non removable Li-Po Battery

Design

The OnePlus Nord 3 takes inspiration from the OnePlus Ace 2V, a device previously released in China. It shares some similarities with the OnePlus Nord 2T from the previous year. The 5g phone is available in two shades – Misty Green and Tempest Gray.

The OnePlus Nord 3 offers an elegant design with a premium feel, utilizing luxurious materials and a stylish yet practical shape. The 6.74-inch screen size, with thin edges and a flat-sided aluminum frame, strikes a good balance between being substantial and still comfortable to hold.

Additionally, the front features Dragontrail Glass from AGC, offering good protection against drops, while the back is made of Gorilla Glass 5 with a curved design towards the edges.

OnePlus has brought back its iconic alert slider for this mid-range device, which is located alongside the power button on the right edge, while the left edge houses the volume rockers. The curved edges contribute to a better hand grip, enhancing comfort during extended use.

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The rear panel also features two large circular cutouts, one housing the primary sensor and the other accommodating two additional camera sensors. Likewise, the OnePlus branding sits in the center of the rear panel. The bottom edge includes a speaker grille, a Type-C port, a microphone, and the SIM tray, while the top edge houses a secondary microphone and an IR blaster.

The front display is flat with minimal bezels, with a punch-hole camera inside the the top water-drop bezel The touch response of the display is quick, enhancing overall usability and navigation.

The One Plus Nord 3 also has a premium and glossy appearance. However, OnePlus provides a good-quality rubber case that not only protects the body but also safeguards the screen against scratches when placed face down on a surface.

Display

The OnePlus Nord 3 features a remarkable display that elevates the viewing experience to new heights. It has a flat 6.74-inch Super Fluid AMOLED panel and 1.5K resolution (2772 x 1240 pixels), hence, the visuals are crisp, vibrant, and captivating.

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Furthermore, it features 20:9 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate, which can dynamically adjust between 40Hz and 120Hz using innovative software algorithms, thus, ensuring an incredibly smooth and responsive display performance.

The display has a peak brightness of 1,450 nits which ensures excellent visibility even under direct sunlight, allowing you to enjoy your favorite content outdoors without any hindrance. Moreover, the display support for 10-bit color depth and HDR10+ ensures that the colors are vivid, with deep blacks and dynamic contrasts.

OnePlus has also taken care of audio quality, equipping the Nord 3 with dual-stereo speakers featuring Dolby Atmos enhancement. The speakers deliver rich and immersive sound, ensuring a satisfying audio experience while watching videos, playing games, or listening to music. Even at maximum volumes, there’s no distortion, making the audio output pleasant and enjoyable.

The OnePlus Nord 3 display also includes 1440Hz High-Frequency PWM dimming to reduce eye strain during prolonged usage, making it comfortable for extended periods of screen time.

Camera

The OnePlus Nord 3 boasts an improved triple-camera setup that delivers impressive results in various lighting conditions. At its core, the phone features a flagship-grade 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with all-pixel omnidirectional autofocus (Octa-PD AF) and OIS, offering sharp and detailed images.

The 24mm f/1.8 lens further enhances the camera’s capabilities, producing vibrant colors and well-saturated images. The 2x optical zoom performs decently for regular use, although finer details may be slightly compromised. Furthermore, the 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor on OnePlus Nord 3 5G is the same as the one on the heavy-hitting flagships OnePlus 11 and 11R.

Furthermore, the 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide camera captures good results, although colors appear slightly muted compared to the primary sensor. OnePlus has reduced the ultra-wide angle to 112° from the Nord 2’s 120° to minimize lens distortion.

On the flip side, the 2MP macro sensor disappoints with significant noise and a lack of detail. The color reproduction can be inconsistent, and the macro shots may not be usable for most users.

Additionally, the OnePlus Nord 3 excels in video recording capabilities, with its rear camera capturing impressive 4K videos at 60 frames per second. The dynamic range performance and natural color reproduction add to the appeal of the recorded videos, making them stand out with professional-like quality. While the front camera’s video recording is limited to 1080p at 30 frames per second, it still delivers pleasing results with accurate colors and passable dynamic range, making it suitable for everyday video needs.

The front-facing 16MP Sony IMX471 camera captures decent selfies in proper lighting conditions, producing accurate skin tones and facial details. However, the lack of autofocus.

Hardware and Software

The OnePlus Nord 3 impresses with its fluid and smooth performance, making multitasking and gaming a breeze. It is equipped with an Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset based on a 4nm manufacturing process, which offers significant performance improvements over its predecessor.

This is the same chipset found in Tecno’s flagships: Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom X2, and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro.

This android phone has two storage variant, including the 16GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant and 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. For impressive gaming experience, the phone is coupled with Mali-G710 MC10 graphics card.

Additionally, the 5000 mAh battery life is respectable, lasting a full day on a single charge with medium usage, providing an average screen-on time of around eight hours and 30 minutes. It can also last a 40-minute charging time from 1 to 100 percent using the bundled adapter is impressive, thus, ensuring quick top-ups for on-the-go users.

The OnePlus Nord 3 runs on OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13, offering a smooth and user-friendly experience with minimal bloatware. The software features like split screen, flexible windows, quick launch, and quick return add to the convenience of multitasking. Additional features such as O-Relax, O-Haptics, and Omoji-like features enhance the overall user experience, allowing for silent notifications, customizable haptics, and personalized emojis.

For connectivity, this Oppo phone comes with 5G connectivity for fast internet speeds, as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC. It also sports a USB Type-C Port (USB 2.0) for fast charging and wired communications.

OnePlus Nord 3 Price and Availability

OnePlus Nord 3 price starts at $ 429.00 / € 488.54 / ₹ 33,999 at leading online stores. The OnePlus Nord 3 price in Nigeria starts at around ₦337,500.

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