The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is a mid-range smartphone developed and manufactured by OnePlus as part of the Nord CE series, serving as a low-end version of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G. It was announced on April 4, 2023.
| Developer | OnePlus OPPO Electronics |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | OPPO Electronics |
| Type | Phablet |
| Series | OnePlus Nord / Oppo K |
| First released | Nord CE 3 Lite: April 4, 2023 Oppo K11x: May 25, 2023 Nord N30: June 6, 2023 |
| Availability by region | Nord CE 3 Lite: Worldwide Oppo K11x:  ChinaNord N30:  United States |
| Predecessor | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G OnePlus Nord N20 5G |
| Successor | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite |
| Related | OnePlus Nord 3 5G OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G OnePlus Nord N300 5G |
| Compatible networks | GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE), 5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Nord CE 3 Lite: Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray Nord N30: Chromatic Gray Oppo K11x: Jade Black, Pearl |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76×8.3 mm (6.52×2.99×0.33 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (7 oz) |
| Operating system | Nord CE 3 Lite/N30: Initial: Android 13 + OxygenOS 13.1 Current: Android 14 + OxygenOS 14.1 Oppo K11x: Initial: Android 13 + ColorOS 13.1 Current: Android 14 + ColorOS 14.1 |
| System-on-chip | Snapdragon 695 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Memory | Nord CE 3 Lite/N30: 8 GB Oppo K11x: 8/12 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Nord CE 3 Lite/Oppo K11x: 128/256 GB Nord N30: 128 GB UFS 2.2 |
| Removable storage | MicroSDXC up to 1 TB |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Battery | Non-removable, Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | Nord CE 3 Lite/Oppo K11x: 67W fast charging Nord N30: 50W fast charging |
| Rear camera | |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide), 1.0 µm HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Display | IPS LCD, 6.72", 2400 × 1080 (1080p), 391 ppi, 20:9, 120 Hz |
| Sound | Stereo speakers 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Connectivity | USB-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.1 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD), NFC (except Oppo K11x), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot), GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Other | Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted), proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass |
| Website | Official website for OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Official website for OnePlus Nord N30 5G Official Chinese website for Oppo K11x |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Variants
editIn the United States, the smartphone is sold as the OnePlus Nord N30 5G, featuring lower charging speeds and limited color and memory options.[4][5][6]
In China, the device is marketed as the Oppo K11x, which is identical to the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G but with different color variants and the omission of the macro camera.[7]
Design
editThe display is made of glass, while the back panel and side frames are constructed from plastic.[8]
The bottom of the device houses a USB-C port, speaker, microphone, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The top features a secondary microphone. The volume buttons and a hybrid slot for two SIM cards (or one SIM card and a microSD card up to 1 TB) are located on the left side. The right side contains the power button, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner.
The color options may differ for the following models:
- The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is available in Pastel Lime and Chromatic Gray.[9]
- The OnePlus Nord N30 5G is sold exclusively in Chromatic Gray.
- The Oppo K11x is available in Jade Black and Pearl.
Technical specifications
editHardware
editThe smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor[10] and the Adreno 619 GPU.
Battery
editThe devices feature a 5000 mAh battery. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and Oppo K11x support 67W fast charging,[11] while the OnePlus Nord N30 5G supports 50W.
Camera
editThe OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and Nord N30 5G feature a triple rear camera setup with a 108 MP (f/1.8 on Nord CE 3 Lite; f/1.7 on Nord N30) wide with PDAF, a 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) and 2 MP f/2.4 (depth sensor).
The Oppo K11x features a dual camera setup with 108 MP f/1.8 (wide) with PDAF and a 2 MP f/2.4 (depth sensor).
All models are equipped with a 16 MP f/2.4 (wide) front camera. Both the rear and front cameras are capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps.
Display
editThe display is a 6.72" IPS LCD with FullHD+ resolution (2400 × 1080), a pixel density of 391 ppi, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It features a centered punch-hole cutout for the front camera.
Audio
editThe smartphones feature stereo speakers, with the earpiece doubling as the second speaker.
Memory
edit- The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is available in 8/128 GB and 8/256 GB configurations.
- The OnePlus Nord N30 5G is available in an 8/128 GB configuration.[12]
- The Oppo K11x is available in 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, and 12/256 GB configurations.
Software
editThe OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and Nord N30 5G were launched with OxygenOS 13.1,[13] while the Oppo K11x launched with ColorOS 13.1, both based on Android 13. They were later updated to OxygenOS 14.1 and ColorOS 14.1 respectively, based on Android 14.
References
edit- ↑ "OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "OnePlus Nord N30 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Oppo K11x - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ Sagar. "OnePlus Nord N30 5G unveiled: Snapdragon 695 SoC, 108MP camera, and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ Sattelberg, Will (2023-06-15). "The OnePlus Nord N30 5G is here to prove that newer isn't always better". Android Police. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite could release in the US as the OnePlus Nord N30". Android Authority. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ Sagar. "Oppo K11x announced: Snapdragon 695 SoC, 108MP camera, and 120Hz screen". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G review: Mid-range or just plain middling?". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ Reyes, Nathan (2023-04-21). "OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Review: An Incremental Upgrade". UNBOX PH. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "Leaked OnePlus Nord CE 3 renders show a sleek phone". Android Authority. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ Technews, M. B. (2023-04-14). "The New OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are coming soon". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ "The OnePlus Nord N30 5G is official, goes on pre-order in the US and Canada". Android Authority. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2026-03-25.
- ↑ Pandey, Rajesh (2023-04-04). "The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite improves almost everything about the Nord CE 2 Lite". Android Police. Retrieved 2026-03-25.