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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:5.9 / 10

2100-Nit AMOLED Display, 80W SuperVOOC, and 50MP Sony LYTIA Camera Under $300

Replacing the LCD panel of its predecessor with a blindingly bright 2100-nit 120Hz AMOLED display elevates the Nord CE 4 Lite significantly. The primary 50MP Sony LYT-600 camera includes optical image stabilization (OIS) for sharper low-light photos and steady video clips, while 80W SuperVOOC charging ensures quick turnarounds. It even retains enthusiast favorites like a 3.5mm audio jack and microSD card expansion.

Key Strengths

  • Massive screen upgrade to 120Hz AMOLED with 2100 nits peak brightness
  • 50MP Sony LYT-600 camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
  • Fast 80W SuperVOOC wired charging and 5W reverse wired charging support
  • Includes 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD card storage
  • Eye-catching Mega Blue mirror finish makes a bold visual statement

Points to Consider

  • Aging Snapdragon 695 chipset limits video recording to 1080p 30fps
  • Secondary 2MP depth sensor adds minimal real-world photography utility
  • Lacks an ultrawide secondary camera
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity5,110 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging80WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:•Everyday smartphone users wanting a bright, colorful OLED screen for streaming videos•Consumers who still rely on wired 3.5mm headphones and expandable SD storage•Budget-minded buyers wanting 80W rapid charging speeds under \$300

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite full specifications

139 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-06-24
Released
2024-07-01
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
162.9 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm
Weight
191 g
Volume
99.8 cm³
Build
Polycarbonate frame, glossy mirror-finish composite back
Frame
Polycarbonate
Back
Glossy Composite
Front glass
Asahi Dragontrail Star 2
Water resistance
IP54
Certifications
IP54 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Mega Blue, Super Silver

Display

20
Type
AMOLED 120Hz
Size
6.67 inches
Screen-to-body
87.2%
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel density
395 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
71.6 mm
Panel height
156.9 mm
Active area
129.2 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
60 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
2100 nits
Typical brightness
600 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Dragontrail Glass
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
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5GSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
6 nm
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.2 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 619
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 14
User interface
OxygenOS 14
OS updates
2 years
Security updates
2 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB
RAM type
LPDDR4X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2See Its Deep Breakdown
Card slot
Yes
Card slot type
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Wide camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony LYT-600See Its Deep Breakdown
Aperture
f/1.8
35mm equivalent
26 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Depth Sensor camera

6
Resolution
2 MP
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1B
Aperture
f/2.4
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None

Camera features

4
Video
1080p at 30fps
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
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
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
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5110 mAh
Rated capacity
5010 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Wired charging
80 W
Charge time
50 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
25 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

4
AnTuTu
460,000
Geekbench single-core
890
Geekbench multi-core
2020
DXOMARK
98

Gaming

2
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-NORDCE4LITE-01, ON-NORDCE4LITE-Global

How we rated the Nord CE 4 Lite

How we score

The overall 5.9 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.0
7 reflecting the 6.67" 120Hz AMOLED (395 ppi) peaking at 2100 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
4.8
4.8 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G with 8GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
5.9
5.9 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
7.2
7.2 recognizing the 5110mAh capacity and 80W wired charging.
Software
6.2
6.2 recognizing the 2-year OS update commitment and 3 years of security patches.
Gaming
5.8
5.8 powered by the adreno 619, but constrained by the 120Hz display and visual panel limitations.
Durability
5.1
5.1 based on IP54 with polycarbonate frame, glossy mirror-finish composite back and dragontrail glass.
Connectivity
4.9
4.9 reflecting wi-fi 5 (802.11ac) with usb type-c 2.0, 5G.
Features
6.4
6.4 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.2
6.2 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $279 launch price.

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OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite: common questions

Does the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite have an AMOLED screen?

Yes, it upgrades to a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with up to 2100 nits peak brightness and Aqua Touch support.

Does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Yes, the Nord CE 4 Lite includes a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack on the top frame.

Can the Nord CE 4 Lite charge other devices?

Yes, it supports 5W reverse wired charging via USB-C to power earbuds or accessory devices in emergencies.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

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 IMX858 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony LYTIA LYT-600

Silicon Score:8.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.1) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony LYTIA LYT-600 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built in a 1/1.95-inch optical format with 0.8µm pixels, the Sony LYTIA LYT-600 provides 50MP quad-bayer output, 2x in-sensor lossless zoom, and full-pixel phase detection autofocus.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Back-illuminated pixel architecture optimized for maximum light gathering in a sub-2-inch module footprint.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Camera Benchmark84.5
AF Lock Speed0.08

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

Read Full Sony LYTIA LYT-600 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 CE 4 Lite 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 Flash Storage (UFS)

Samsung UFS 2.2 V-NAND Flash

Silicon Score:7.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.4) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung UFS 2.2 V-NAND Flash platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with Samsung's proven V-NAND flash and WriteBooster acceleration technology, Samsung UFS 2.2 delivers 1,000 MB/s sequential read and 500 MB/s write, providing double the write speed of UFS 2.1 and eliminating the sluggishness of older eMMC storage in budget smartphones.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Configures dynamic SLC write acceleration pools to write camera bursts and app installs at double the raw TLC speed.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sequential Read1,020
Sequential Write510

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

Read Full Samsung UFS 2.2 V-NAND Flash Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Snapdragon 695 5G

Silicon Score:8.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.2) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 695 5G platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on a TSMC 6nm N6 process node, Snapdragon 695 5G features 2x Kryo 660 Gold cores @ 2.2GHz (Cortex-A78) and 6x Kryo 660 Silver cores @ 1.7GHz, combined with an Adreno 619 GPU and Snapdragon X51 5G modem delivering 2.5 Gbps downlink.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced TSMC 6nm (N6) semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10442,500
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core2,120

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

Read Full Snapdragon 695 5G Breakdown
Mobile DRAM Architecture

Micron 1Z LPDDR4X-4266

Silicon Score:8.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.4) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Micron 1Z LPDDR4X-4266 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Micron's 1z-nm generation LPDDR4X DRAM is manufactured on an advanced sub-15nm process node that maximizes silicon area efficiency and reduces power consumption. Supplying 4,266 Mbps per pin, it ensures high reliability, smooth multitasking, and long battery life in mass-market mobile devices.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated using state-of-the-art DRAM lithography to maximize capacitance per cell and minimize parasitics.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Memory Read Throughput32.1 GB/s
Access Latency66.0 ns
Active Energy Efficiency3.2 pJ/bit

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

Read Full Micron 1Z LPDDR4X-4266 Breakdown
Flash Storage Architecture

SanDisk iNAND eMMC 5.1

Silicon Score:8.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this SanDisk iNAND eMMC 5.1 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Western Digital's SanDisk iNAND 7250 eMMC 5.1 is an enterprise-grade embedded flash drive engineered for mass-market mobile devices. Featuring SanDisk's SmartSLC acceleration technology and fourth-generation LDPC ECC engine, it delivers up to 300 MB/s sequential read speeds and robust endurance across years of continuous daily use.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Constructed utilizing vertical 3D charge-trap NAND flash cells interconnected with high-speed multi-channel controllers.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AndroBench Read Rate295 MB/s
Random Write IOPS12,000 IOPS
Endurance Level150+ TBW

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

Read Full SanDisk iNAND eMMC 5.1 Breakdown

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United Statesyour market$2798GB/256GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£2698GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$3798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$2798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€2998GB/256GB European launch price
France€2998GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€2998GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 2698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 3,2908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 3,3908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 2,2998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€2898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$4698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$3798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,0198GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,0498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥43,2008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€2898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€2898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€2898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€2898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€2898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
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Greece€2898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,1598GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 6,7908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,0498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩385,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$2,1798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$9,1008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,0198GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 868GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹19,9998GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 77,9998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳33,9998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 4,519,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱16,2908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 1,2998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫7,090,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$1,5998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$5,3998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦432,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 5,1998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£13,7998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺10,1998GB/256GB official launch MSRP