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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:8.8 / 10

Mid-range champion with MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 1.5K 120Hz display, and Sony IMX890.

The OnePlus Nord 3 set the gold standard for mid-range performance upon launch. Sourcing the flagship 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset and pairing it with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM gave the Nord 3 processing power that easily outclassed mid-range competitors. Its flat 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED display features paper-thin 1.46mm side bezels, while the 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS was lifted straight from the flagship OnePlus 11. Complete with 80W fast charging and the physical Alert Slider, it is a formidable everyday phone.

Key Strengths

  • Flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor provides immense speed and gaming fluidity
  • Immersive 1.5K 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED screen with razor-thin bezels
  • Flagship 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS captures sharp detail
  • Rapid 80W SuperVOOC wired charging hits full capacity in just 32 minutes
  • Beloved physical 3-stage Alert Slider retained

Points to Consider

  • Plastic frame instead of premium aluminum alloy
  • Secondary 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro cameras are basic
  • No wireless charging support
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity5,000 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging80WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:•Budget gamers•Students•Everyday multitaskers•Value-conscious smartphone buyers

OnePlus Nord 3 full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-07-05
Released
2023-07-11
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
162.6 x 75.1 x 8.15 mm
Weight
193 g
Volume
99.5 cm³
Build
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back, plastic frame, Dragontrail front glass
Frame
Polycarbonate with Matte Finish
Back
Gorilla Glass 5
Front glass
Dragontrail Glass
Water resistance
IP54
Certifications
IP54 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Misty Green, Tempest Gray

Display

20
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
Size
6.74 inches
Screen-to-body
90%
Resolution
1240 x 2772 pixels
Pixel density
451 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
71.1 mm
Panel height
156.6 mm
Active area
131.1 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
40 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1450 nits
Typical brightness
500 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Dragontrail
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3.05 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Mali-G710 MC10
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15)
User interface
OxygenOS 14
OS updates
3 years
Security updates
3 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB, 16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX890See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF
Video
4K at 60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
8 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX355See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/4.0"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
16 mm
35mm equivalent
16 mm
Field of view
112°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
1080p at 30fps

Macro camera

12
Resolution
2 MP
Sensor
Galaxy Macro
Sensor format
1/5.0"
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length
22 mm
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
80°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
1080p

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
16 MP
Sensor
Samsung S5K3P9
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
1080p at 30fps
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5000 mAh
Rated capacity
4900 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
80 W
Charge time
32 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
26 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
ON-NORD3-01, ON-NORD3-Global

How we rated the Nord 3

How we score

The overall 8.8 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
9.0
1.5K 120Hz AMOLED with ultra-thin bezels provides exceptional visual fidelity.
Performance
9.1
Dimensity 9000 4nm flagship processor breezes through gaming and multi-window apps.
Camera
8.5
Sony IMX890 50MP main sensor delivers true flagship photo and 4K60 video quality.
Battery
8.9
5000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging provides effortless all-day battery reliability.
Software
9.2
Fluid OxygenOS experience with multi-year update support.
Gaming
9.0
Dimensity 9000 handles demanding titles like PUBG and Genshin Impact with steady framerates.
Durability
8.1
Gorilla Glass 5 back with IP54 splash resistance.
Connectivity
8.8
Includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and IR blaster.
Features
8.7
Alert Slider, stereo speakers, and in-display optical fingerprint.
Value
9.4
Tremendous bang-for-buck with flagship processor and camera under $450.

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OnePlus Nord 3: common questions

How fast does the OnePlus Nord 3 charge?

Using the included 80W SuperVOOC charger, the 5000 mAh battery charges from 1% to 100% in approximately 32 minutes.

Does the OnePlus Nord 3 have an Alert Slider?

Yes, the physical three-position Alert Slider is included on the right side of the device.

What resolution is the Nord 3 display?

It features a 1.5K resolution (1240 x 2772 pixels) with a crisp 450 ppi density and 120Hz dynamic refresh rate.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 3 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX890

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 3 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX890 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Widely praised for high-speed readout, Dolby Vision video capture support, and consistent color rendition.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX890 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 3 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Dimensity 9000

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 3 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Dimensity 9000 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Dimensity 9000 made history as the world's first smartphone processor built on TSMC 4nm process technology, debuting the ARM Cortex-X2 prime core @ 3.05GHz, ARM Mali-G710 MC10 GPU, 8MB L3 cache, and LPDDR5X support.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced First TSMC 4nm Mobile SoC semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v101,065,000
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core4,520

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Dimensity 9000 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide

Silicon Score:8.0 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.9) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 3 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX355 is an 8MP 1/4.0-inch backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor featuring 1.12µm pixels, wide 120-degree field of view support, and exceptional lens integration versatility, powering the secondary ultra-wide cameras on hundreds of millions of Android smartphones worldwide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Field of View120°+
Power Consumption85 mW
Video Frame Rate1080p@60fps

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Silicon Score:8.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.5) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 3 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass 5 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is the legendary benchmark that powered hundreds of millions of smartphones globally. Designed specifically to protect against drops from waist height (1.2 meters) onto rough, unyielding surfaces, it survives up to 80% of drops from that height and remains a durable staple in mid-range devices.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Waist-Height Drop1.2 Meters
Surface Flaw Tolerance4x vs Competitor Soda-Lime
Optical Transmission92.0%

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Breakdown

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OnePlus Nord 3 price by country

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CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$449Base Storage
United Kingdom£44916GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$61916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$44916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€49916GB/256GB European launch price
France€49916GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€49916GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 42916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 5,29016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 5,49016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 3,69916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$74916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$60916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,64916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,67916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥69,60016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€46916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,85916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 10,99016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,67916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩620,00016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$3,50916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$14,60016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,62916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 13816GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹33,99916GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 125,99916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳54,99916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 7,269,00016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱26,29016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 2,08916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫11,400,00016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$2,59916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$8,79916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦696,00016GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 8,39916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£22,19916GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺16,39916GB/256GB official launch MSRP