Earlier in April, handset maker OnePlus introduced the Nord CE4 and the company is now preparing to launch a Lite version in the Nord lineup. E-commerce platform Amazon India has now revealed that a new "all-day entertainment companion" (OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite) will be launched in India on June 18.
Key details of the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite has been indicated by the page title and the image file name on Amazon India.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Features, Specifications, More
To recall, the Nord CE4 was unveiled in India, featuring the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. Now, the handset maker seems to be preparing to release another model in its Nord series of phones: the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite. These upcoming Nord model has been recently spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website along with another Nord model. (Read our OnePlus Nord CE4 Review In 5 Points: Is This The Most Meaningful Smartphone Under Rs 25,000?)
Some reports suggested that one of them will be released in July, but now, the Amazon India listing suggests that the Nord CE4 Lite will be launched in June.
The Nord CE4 Lite could be a rebranded variant of the Oppo K12x model, which is available in China. The primary difference is the replacement of the Snapdragon 695 chipset with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. In terms of performance, the impact of this change is expected to be minimal, GSMArena reported.
The OnePlus Nord 4 is expected to bear the model number CPH2619 for the Indian market, as indicated by its presence on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The recent sighting on Bluetooth SIG further hints at an imminent launch in India. According to the listing, the Nord 4 will support Bluetooth 5.3. Meanwhile, another OnePlus device with the model number CPH2621 is speculated to be launched as the Nord CE 4 Lite. This model has been previously spotted on Geekbench as well as the Camera FV5 database.
The first OnePlus Nord, released in 2020, debuted at a price of Rs 24,999. Subsequently, the second-generation Nord experienced a price hike and was released at Rs 29,999, while the third-generation model is presently priced at Rs 33,999.
To recall, OnePlus Nord targets consumers who are willing to spend up to Rs 35,000 for premium features and an improved user experience - the series has a competitive niche. For those with a budget of around Rs 40,000, OnePlus offers the R series. The OnePlus number series is the flaship lineup from the brand.
In response to the rising prices of the primary Nord series, OnePlus has strategically introduced more budget-friendly alternatives like the Nord CE and CE Lite. These affordable models aim to provide consumers with options across various price ranges. The Nord CE Lite models are priced below Rs 25,000 while the Nord CE models remain under Rs 30,000.