OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G Review: 120Hz AMOLED, 5500mAh Battery & 50MP OIS Camera

⭐ Overview & Value

The Nord CE4 Lite 5G is OnePlus’s latest budget-friendly offering, starting around ₹19,999 in India (~₹20 k for 8 GB/128 GB) and £299 in the UK

It's pitched as a phone offering “flagship‑level experience” without the flagship price tag

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📱 Design & Display

1)   The handset features a 6.67‑inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and up to ~1,200 nits peak brightness.

2)   Aqua Touch lets the screen handle rain or splashes better

3)   Sleek plastic finish in Super Silver with minimal fingerprint drag; weighs ~191 g at 8.1 mm thickness

🔋 Battery & Charging

1)  Equipped with a large 5,500 mAh battery (Indian variant; international has 5,110 mAh)

2) Supports blazing-fast 80 W SUPERVOOC charging—claims a day's charge in just ~20 minutes, with reverse charging capability

3)  In real-world tests, it delivers up to two days of moderate usage, ~13–14 h in PCMark, or ~22 h continuous video

📸 Camera

1)  Main sensor: 50 MP Sony LYT‑600 with OIS—a solid upgrade over the previous 108 MP setup

2)  Still lacks ultra-wide or telephoto lenses; only a 2 MP depth sensor accompanies the main shooter

3)  Average to decent daylight shots; night photography shows noise, though OIS helps with stability. Video capped at 1080p/30fps

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⚙️ Performance & Software

1)  Powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset (6 nm), paired with 8 GB RAM and microSD support up to 2 TB

2)  The chipset is dated—common stutters in UI, slow app loading, poor gaming performance when compared to rivals

3)  Runs OxygenOS 14 (Android 14), with light pre-installed apps that are removable

👍 Pros & 👎 Cons

Pros	Cons
✅ Gorgeous 120 Hz AMOLED display with high brightness	⚠️ Snapdragon 695 struggles with smoothness and gaming
✅ Huge battery and ultra-fast 80 W charging with reverse charging	⚠️ No ultra-wide camera; only 1080p video
✅ OIS on main camera	⚠️ Reflective finish prone to fingerprints
✅ microSD slot up to 2 TB, 3.5 mm jack, stereo speakers	⚠️ Only respectable, not exceptional camera output

🧭 Bottom Line

The Nord CE4 Lite offers a compelling mix of display quality, battery life, and price—a killer combo for media-heavy users on a budget. The selfie camera, large storage potential, and splash-resistant design round it off nicely.

However, its underwhelming performance and average camera capabilities may disappoint power users. If you’re after a snappier experience, rivalry models like the Pixel 7a, Galaxy A35 5G, or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro might offer better value, albeit at a slightly higher price

📝 Suggested Blog Summary

“OnePlus nails the basics: stunning 120 Hz AMOLED display, massive battery with 80 W charging, and a slick, compact design. But the sluggish Snapdragon 695 and so-so camera that only shoots 1080p video hold it back. A solid mid-range pick—for everyday users, not heavy gamers or mobile videographers.”

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