OnePlus Nord 3 Review | Upgrading the Nord series 

OnePlus Nord 3, priced at ₹33,999, comes with a 6.74-inch AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC. Read more on The Hindu.

Crossing Nord 2 and its T and CE variants, OnePlus has finally revealed Nord 3. The phone carries the true essence of a successor, with a bigger AMOLED display, an enhanced primary camera and a big processor upgrade with the latest Dimensity 9000 5G chipset.

Design

The OnePlus Nord 3 retains the familiar design elements of its predecessors, such as the alert slider and dual-glass construction with a plastic frame. However, it introduces some thoughtful improvements. The screen protection is now a flat Dragontrail glass, and the plastic frame has a matte finish that offers a premium feel. It also has a comfortable grip. The screen bezels, especially the chin, have been significantly reduced, resulting in a sleeker appearance.

The device features a glossy Gorilla Glass 5 back panel with a 2.5D edge. The Nord 3 also boasts an official IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. The earpiece serves as a stereo speaker, and a top-facing sound outlet on the frame ensures audio balance. The fingerprint sensor is located below the screen and offers reliable performance. 

The top of the phone features an IR blaster, a secondary microphone, and a speaker outlet. At the bottom, you’ll find the USB-C port, dual-SIM tray, primary microphone, and a second stereo speaker. The left side houses the volume key, while the right side features the 3-position alert slider and power key, both offering excellent feedback and texture.

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The camera housing has been redesigned, featuring two black circles (sans additional rectangular housing) for all the cameras. The primary camera with optical image stabilisation is housed in the top black circle, accompanied by a single-LED flash. The lower black circle houses the ultrawide and macro cameras, while a sensor, potentially for colour temperature, is located outside.