OnePlus Nord
CE4 Lite
review in 10 Points
design
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite has a plastic build but the back has a glass-like smooth finish which feels premium but is prone to attract smudges. The vertically stacked camera rims sport the same colour as the back panel for uniformity.
display
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite features a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. As it is an OLED panel, the colours are punchy with deep blacks. Even the outdoor legibility of the Nord CE4 Lite is better than some of its competitors.
rear camera
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite boasts a 50MP+2MP dual rear camera setup. Despite the camera featuring OIS, the sharpness levels are inconsistent and photos have high saturation and average dynamic range. Nonetheless, it performs well against other devices in the segment.
front camera
The selfies captured using the 16MP front camera of the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite have warmer tones due to which the skin tones might not be accurate but it doesn't compromise on capturing details.
performance
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC. The benchmark scores are lower than most devices in the segment, but it performs just fine in day to day usage. However, if you're a heavy gamer, there are other devices that offer better performance.
software
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite runs on OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14. It comes with several pre-installed apps that can be uninstalled and is packed with popular OnePlus features like Shelf that has for a glance at the weather, step count, live scores, etc.
battery
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite houses a 5,500mAh battery. While its benchmark scores aren't impressive, you can expect it to last an entire day of moderate usage even with the highest settings enabled.
charging
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite supports 80W fast charging and the charger is provided in the box. Surprisingly, it takes 50 minutes to charge from 20% to 100% which is on the higher side.
verdict
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite has a sleek design, OLED display, strong battery life, and decent speakers. The cameras perform well in good light and the overall performance of the device is quite reliable too. If gaming isn't a priority, the Nord CE4 Lite is certainly worth considering.
Editor's rating: 7.5/10
Cons
> Average low-light photography
> Old processor
> Stylish design
> Good daylight photos
> Solid battery
> Vivid display
Pros