OnePlus Nord CE4 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G in Kenya

OnePlus Nord CE4 5G price in Kenya is Ksh 43,500. This mid-range smartphone, released in 2024, comes with impressive features. You get a large 6.7-inch, 120Hz, HDR0+ Fluid AMOLED with FHD and 1B colors for wonderful and interactive viewing, scrolling, and gaming experience embodied in a plastic body. The phone packs sufficient storage space with 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB internal storage supported by UFS 3.1, which is expandable via a sim-shared microSD card slot. The rear camera is a 50MP OIS Sony primary camera supported by 8MP 112⁰ ultrawide sensors for stunning and vivid photography and full HD videos at 4k. There is also a 16MP selfie camera for beautiful and natural-looking detailed selfies, which records videos up to 1080p.

The phone is 5G-enabled and runs on the impressive 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor with an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 720 GPU. The phone is embedded with OxygenOS 14, based on the latest Android 14, for a personalized user experience that gives you more control over your phone. Powering the Nord CE 4 is a long-lasting 5500mAh Li-Po non-removable battery charged using a 100W supercharger with smart charging capabilities to protect the battery. The phone supports dual nano sim on dual standby mode up to 5G. You also get dual-band Wi-Fi6, Bluetooth, an infrared blaster, a USB C port for charging, and OTG. The phone is available in beautiful Celadon Marble and Dark Chrome at PhonePrice Kenya.

OnePlus Nord CE4 5G Specifications

Feature	Specs
Brand	OnePlus
Model	Nord CE 4
Released	April, 2024
Price	Ksh. 43,500
RAM	8GB
Internal Storage	256GB UFS 3.1
SD Card Slot	Yes, Sim-shared
Weight	186g (6.56oz)
Dimensions	162.5×75.3×8.4mm (6.40×2.96×0.33 in)
Display	Type: Fluid AMOLED Size: 6.7-inches Refresh Rate: 120Hz Resolution: 1080 x 2412 pixels, 394 ppi density Brightness: 900nits (HBM), 1100 nits (Peak) Screen to Body Ratio: 87.9% Protection: No Features: HDR10+, 1B colors
Operating System	OxygenOS 14, Android 14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.4GHz Cortex-A715 & 3×1.8GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Adreno 720
Camera	Rear Camera ·       50MP of f/1.8, wide, PDAF, OIS ·       8MP f/2.2, 112 Ultrawide ·       Videos up to 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS,OIS ·       Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Selfie Camera ·       16MP, f/2.4 Wide ·        HDR, Panorama ·       Video recording up to1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS
Network	GSM, HPSA, LTE, 5G
SIM Card	Nano Dual sim, Hybrid
3.5mm jack	No, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
GPS	Yes. Equipped with GLONASS, GPS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Loudspeaker	Yes, Stereo
Wi-Fi & WLAN	·       Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band ·       Wi-Fi Direct ·       Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0 for data transfer, charging
Radio	No
Infrared	Yes
NFC	No
Sensor	Fingerprint (Under display, Optical), accelerometer, proximity, Gyro, compass
Battery	Li-Po 5500 mAh, non-removable
Charging	100W wired
IP Rating	IP54, Splash, and dust resistance
Color	Celadon Marble, Dark Chrome

Build and Display

OnePlus Nord CE 4 comes in the familiar elegant and premium OnePlus design, to enable you to impress and express yourself. The phone has a glass front, plastic back, and frames that protect it from shattering. The back has a glossy finish with oleophobic material to keep the fingerprint smudges off. It is generally slim with 8.4mm thickness and weighs 186g; hence, it is easy to pocket and comfortable to handle. The Nord CE 4 has an IP54 splash and dust resistance giving you peace of mind during splash moments. Choose from the amazing Celadon Marble and Dark Chrome color options to complement your personality.

Regarding display, the phone features a wide 6.7-inch 120Hz HDR10+ Fluid AMOLED for fast response, fluidity, and interactive experience while you scroll through or play games. The screen has a high 1080×2412 resolution and about 394ppi density for an even clearer viewing experience. Enjoy more screen space with the 88% screen-to-body ratio that offers you more space to explore and enjoy what the handset offers. If you love gaming, you get a 4D haptic vibration that immerses you in the fun. The phone boosts up to 1100nits brightness for strainless viewing and use especially when in daylight. Dive into a world of limitless possibilities with this beautiful gadget with a great display.

Performance

Peak Performance Processor

The Nord CE4 runs on the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. This is the latest Snapdragon 7 series processor that ensures high and smooth performance and efficiency at low power consumption. It comes with an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 720 GPU for real-time 3D graphic rendering. The hardware settings make the Nord CE 4 ideal for multitasking and gaming.

Updates OS

The power to create and navigate the system is assured, thanks to OxygenOS 14, based on Android 14, which combines value and improved personalization to ensure you are in control of your device. The OS is user-friendly and easy to navigate giving you the power to access the rich Android 13 ecosystem and customize settings thus giving you a personalized user experience. The OS provides more security, privacy, and control features for enhanced creativity and a differentiated experience.

Battery and Charging

Powering the Nord CE43 is a massive storage 5500mAh Li-Po built-in battery for your daily phone use. For charging, you get a 100W wired flash charger that ensures your phone is charged within the shortest time, and you can bounce back and enjoy your phone. It has a battery health engine that doubles charging cycles for a healthier battery that will last longer. This makes the Nord CE 4 one of the most reliable midrange smartphones today.

Memory

The Nord CE 4 packs a large memory capacity to support smooth operation while enabling you to save all you need from memories to important documents, installing apps and games. You get 8GB RAM (extendable to 16GB via memory fusion) with either 128GB or 256GB ROM. The memory is supported by UFS 3.1, enabling faster data sharing, memory allocation, and overall optimal phone performance. Amazingly, the phone has a sim-shared microSD card slot that allows you to expand the memory externally up to 1TB.

Camera

Every moment in life is worth capturing and the Nord CE 4 provides you with this great opportunity. The phone has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP OIS, PDAF primary camera with f/1.8 wide, and an 8MP f/2.2 112⁰  Ultrawide camera for wide-angle photos. The rear camera has a Sony IMX890 lens with LED flash, panorama, HDR, PDAF, and OIS features, which enhance the quality of pictures under any setting and lighting. The rear camera records Full HD videos of up to 4k@30/60fps and 1080p@30fps, which assures you of professional-looking videos. With this, every tiny detail in your video is captured to give you sharp, clear, and stable videos enhanced by gyro-EIS.

You also get a 16MP front camera with an f/2.0 wide aperture and HDR for vivid selfies. You can take dazzling and shiny selfies using the front camera that captures your whole beauty in its natural element. Regarding videos, the front camera records up to 1080p@30fps videos and allows dual portrait video that enhances your video experience with gyro-EIS for stable videos.

Network, Communication, and Connectivity

The handset supports a hybrid dual sim standby network up to 5G. With 5G, you stay connected to your family and friends even when in poor network areas and surfing the internet, downloading and uploading content online is faster. You can connect to the internet using the dual-band Wi-Fi6 or create a hotspot for your other devices. For connecting to other devices and sharing data, you get a USB C 2.0 port for wired connection, like sharing files or Wi-Fi tethering, and Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD codec for wireless connections. There is an IR blaster for remote control of smart devices in your home.

Sound

The phone supports double stereo speakers for quality and immersive calls, music, gaming, and video experiences. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack port but supports Hi-Res audio and Bluetooth connectivity allowing wireless connection to speakers and other audio devices for a rich listening experience.

Satellite Navigation

When trying to find your way around, your phone has satellite positioning features like GPS, GNSS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, and BeiDou that allow you to navigate easily.

Biometrics and Sensors

OnePlus Nord CE 4 ensures your data remains safe and private thanks to the under-display optical fingerprint sensors that unlock your phone with a touch. The phone also has an accelerometer, compass, proximity, temperature, and gyro sensors that inform you of its status and improve its functionality.

Pros and Cons of the OnePlus Nord CE 3

Hits

• Affordable 5G smartphone
• Beautiful modern design
• FHD Fluid AMOLED with HDR10+
• 120Hz refresh rate with capacitive multitouch.
• Reliable 5500mAh battery
• 100W wired supercharge.
• Massive memory space
• microSD card slot present
• High-performance processor
• User-friendly and customizable OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14
• High-quality camera with PDAF, HDR, Panorama, and OIS
• 4k@30fps videos with gyro-EIS
• Has stereo speakers and an infrared port.
• Has an IP54 rating

Misses

• No screen protection
• The microSD card shares a SIM slot
• No wireless or reverse charging
• Lacks audio jack and FM Radio
• No NFC support

Unboxing

• OnePlus Nord CE 4
• USB C Cable
• 10W Power Adapter
• Sim ejector tool
• Phone case
• OnePlus stickers
• Documentations

Verdict

OnePlus seems to understand exactly what the market needs. They have developed pretty nice affordable midrange smartphones, and the Nord CE 4 is a 2024 5G model. Despite its status, the phone is reliable from its performance thanks to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and Android 14. The cameras are awesome, the battery reliable, and it’s overall a beautiful gadget with an immersive AMOLED. You can live with the limitations as they do not affect the phone’s capabilities. It is an ideal phone for the young generation, especially students, content creators, vloggers, and a person looking to upgrade to a 202 smartphone or a first smartphone.

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• OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
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