OnePlus Nord 3 Testing Begins in India, Expected to Launch Around June: Report

OnePlus Nord 3 is believed to be codenamed Larry.

Written by Siddhant Chandra, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 10 January 2023 12:57 IST

OnePlus Nord 3 Testing Begins in India, Expected to Launch Around June: Report

The OnePlus Nord 3 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display

Highlights

OnePlus Nord 3 may get a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC
It could feature 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage
The OnePlus Nord 3 may pack 4,500mAh battery, 150W Super Flash Charging

OnePlus Nord 3 was expected to arrive last year with several rumours surrounding the handset hinting at its various aspects. However, the handset seemingly fell off the rumour mill in the latter half of 2022. A new report now mentions that OnePlus is testing a handset codenamed Larry, which could be the OnePlus Nord 3. It is speculated that the Shenzhen company could launch this smartphone sometime around June. This smartphone is rumoured to feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

As per a MySmartPrice report, the OnePlus Nord 3 is being tested in India. The company's last numbered Nord series was the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G, which was launched in India in July 2022. The publication speculates that since the OnePlus Nord 3 is in the testing phase, it might also launch in the country around June or July this year.

OnePlus Nord 3 specifications (rumoured)

A past report suggested that the OnePlus Nord 3 may get a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,412 pixels) AMOLED display from BOE with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to carry a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, along with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

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In terms of cameras, this OnePlus smartphone is said to get a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens. There could also be 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel secondary sensors. It is expected to house a 4,500mAh battery with support for 150W Super Flash Charging support.

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The OnePlus Nord 3 could be equipped with an X-axis motor for providing haptic feedback. It is also tipped to feature an under-display fingerprint sensor. This smartphone is believed to be based on the Realme GT Neo 3, which also offers proprietary 150W fast charging support.

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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Good software performance
Good for gaming
Excellent battery life, 80W fast charging
Primary camera has good low-light performance

Bad
No macro camera
No IP rating

Read detailed OnePlus Nord 2T 5G review

Display 6.43-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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