OnePlus produces its budget-friendly lineup under the Nord Series. Nord CE4 Lite was released on June 24. It is an upgrade of the Nord CE3 Lite. Let’s explore the specifications, pros, cons, and price of the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G. Key Features of OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G Design The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite has a sleek design with dimensions of 162.9 mm by 75.6 mm by 8.1 mm. It features a glass front, a plastic frame, and a plastic back. The rear panel is made of plastic and has a reflective finish that resists fingerprints. The phone weighs 191 grams, which gives it a solid feel without causing discomfort during use. The Nord CE 4 Lite comes with a vertically aligned rear camera setup within a new pill-shaped section that also includes a dual LED flash. The bottom edge of the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB Type-C port, and a speaker grille. There's another speaker on the top edge. The power and volume buttons are on the right side, while the SIM card tray is on the left. The phone has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. Read more: Top Home Electronics in Bangladesh for 2024: Simplify Your Life with These Smart Devices Display The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite features a 6.67-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 by 2400 pixels, giving it a pixel density of around 395 ppi. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. It can reach a peak brightness of up to 2,100 nits, which helps in bright lighting conditions, but it may still be difficult to view under direct sunlight. The display includes the Aqua Touch feature, allowing it to register touch inputs even when fingers are wet. However, the screen does not support HDR content, limiting the quality of streaming on OTT apps. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor, but it may have issues with accuracy, potentially needing a software update to improve performance. The screen-to-body ratio is approximately 87.2%, making for a large viewing area suitable for multimedia content, but primarily indoors. Cameras The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite features a dual rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 50-megapixel shooter with a Sony LYT-600 sensor and an f/1.8 aperture. It also includes a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. Its front camera features 16 megapixels (f/2.4) censor, suitable for daytime selfies, but less effective in low light.  Read more: Tecno Camon 30 Pro Review: Style Meets Substance The primary camera supports both optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS), capturing clear images during the day, though details may be lacking when zoomed in. The camera app offers a 2x in-sensor zoom mode for close subjects, but detail is still limited when zooming in. The phone includes a Night mode for low-light conditions, which needs to be manually enabled. Night mode improves visibility and detail but adds noticeable smoothening and can make the sky appear brighter than it is. Video recording is available up to 1080p at 30fps with both rear and front cameras, with OIS and EIS support on the rear camera. Performance The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite uses the Snapdragon 695 6nm chipset, offering performance comparable to competitors with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset. This phone handles everyday tasks well and can run popular games and apps that are not too demanding. Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Pro Review: A Competent Mid-Range Smartphone In gaming tests, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) ran well on default settings but experienced some lag when the phone warmed up. Asphalt 9 ran smoothly even after 30 minutes of gameplay. Benchmark tests show the Nord CE 4 Lite scored 904 in Geekbench 6 Single Core and 2015 in Geekbench 6 Multi Core. In AnTuTu v10, it scored 448,127, while in 3DMark Wild Life, it scored 1508. Running on OxygenOS 14, the phone is stable with smooth app switching, especially with navigation gestures. Pre-installed bloatware includes Agoda, Netflix, Facebook, and others, which can be uninstalled. The phone's overall performance is suitable for regular use and light gaming. Battery and Charging The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite features a 5,110mAh battery, offering solid battery backup. It supports 80W fast charging, with the charger and cable included in the box. Furthermore, it supports 5W reverse wired charging. In the PCMark battery test, the phone lasted 11.35 hours from 100% to 20% battery, which is decent but not as good as some competitors like the realme 12. Read more: Oukitel RT8 Review: Rugged Tablet with Long Battery Life For everyday use, the battery should last all day on high settings and even longer with adjustments. The Nord CE 4 Lite takes about 50 minutes to charge from 20% to 100%. Despite the quick charge, a dual-cell battery could have reduced this time further. Overall, the phone provides reliable battery performance suitable for most users. Pros and Cons of the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Pros - 5G and NFC-enabled- AMOLED screen- Huge battery with fast charging- Android 14 OS with OxygenOS 14 UI- Gyro-EIS support- Stereo speakers and an audio jack- An under-display fingerprint scanner- Comes with an IP54, dust, and splash resistant- Reverse wired charging. Read more: Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Review: A Camera-focused Smartphone with Flagship-level Specs Cons - No optical zoom and ultrawide cameras- A shared microSDXC card slot- No Corning Gorilla Glass protection- Not suitable for heavy gaming and multitasking- No wireless charging- No 4K video recording support- Available in single RAM and storage variants. Price of OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G in Bangladesh The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G is officially available in Bangladesh. The 8/256GB variant of the phone is available at BDT 27,999. Conclusion The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is a well-rounded smartphone with a sleek design, solid build, and a large AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It features a capable 50 MP primary camera with OIS and EIS, though it lacks an ultra-wide lens. Powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, it performs well for daily tasks and light gaming. The large battery supports 80W fast charging, ensuring long usage and quick recharges.  Read more: Top 10 Smartphones Coming in July 2024 While it includes useful features like 5G, NFC, and an in-display fingerprint scanner, it misses out on wireless charging, Gorilla Glass protection, and 4K video recording.  On the whole, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G is a good phone for people who are looking for a lower mid-budget phone with decent performance under the 30000 Taka price range.

OnePlus’s Nord series offers performance-oriented phones that are good for gaming and other regular tasks. The latest edition of this series, the Nord CE4 debuted this April. The phone has come with new updates like a better processor, more powerful battery, and faster charging capacity compared to its predecessor Nord CE3. Let’s dive deeper into the specifications, pros, cons, and price of the OnePlus Nord CE4 in Bangladesh. Key Features of the OnePlus Nord CE4 Design The OnePlus Nord CE4 introduces a unique design, previously expected from the higher-end Nord CE4. It maintains a 162.5 mm by 75.3 mm by 8.4 mm dimensional body with a distinctive marble-like texture and a glossy polycarbonate rear panel. Its 186g of weight places it within a not-so-light and not-so-heavy category.  Its rear cameras, housed in a transparent, capsule-shaped module, give the impression of being placed in a water droplet. The device features curved edges on the back and flat, beveled edges on the polycarbonate frame. It gives a blend of aesthetics and ergonomics.  The Nord CE4 also boasts an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, ensuring basic protection against splashes. Enhancing its usability, it includes AquaTouch technology for screen functionality with damp fingers. Despite its mid-range pricing, the Nord CE 4 feels premium with thoughtful design details and practical features. Read more: realme C65 5G Review: Is This Budget-friendly Phone Worth Buying? Display The OnePlus Nord CE4 boasts a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. It sports 1080 by 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio and 394 ppi density. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of 1100 nits. The brightness is enough to generate good-quality pictures.  Its minimal bezels contribute to an outstanding 93.4% screen-to-body ratio, enhancing the immersive experience for multimedia consumption. The display supports 10-bit color depth, HDR10+, and Amazon Prime Video HDR certifications.  The screen also includes RainTouch and AquaTouch technologies, allowing interaction with damp fingers. With TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and 2160Hz PWM dimming, the Nord CE4 provides a visually pleasing and eye-friendly experience, cementing its status as a top-tier display in the mid-range segment. Read more: Walton Walpad 10H Pro Review: Budget-friendly Tablet with Decent Performance Cameras The OnePlus Nord CE4 features a dual-camera system with a 50MP (f/1.8) Sony LYT600 primary sensor. It includes optical image stabilization (OIS), and an 8MP (f/2.2) Sony IMX355 ultra-wide-angle lens.  The primary camera captures vibrant, detailed shots in daylight and performs decently in low-light conditions, although it struggles with lens flare and exposure in bright scenes. The ultra-wide lens delivers pleasing images, though color consistency can vary compared to the primary sensor.  While the camera setup lacks a telephoto lens, it offers up to 20x digital zoom, with best results up to 2x zoom. The front camera is a 16MP (f/2.4) shooter, adequate for selfies.  Read more: Meizu 20 Review: A Solid Performer in the Mid-range Segment The rear shooter of the device supports a maximum of 4K video recording at 30fps. It can also capture 1080p footage at 30fps, 60fps, and 120fps. It features gyro-EIS and OIS. While the front shooter can capture 1080 pixels of video at 30FPS only. However, the camera app can be laggy, and focusing in Portrait mode is sometimes unreliable.  Performance The OnePlus Nord CE4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 4nm SoC, built on a 4nm process for enhanced power efficiency and performance. It runs on ColorOS 14 on top of Android 14. Paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS3.1 storage, it delivers smooth multitasking and handles demanding games like BGMI and Call of Duty without issues.  Read more: Symphony Innova 20 Review: An Affordable Phone with Smart Features The hybrid SIM slot allows for dual SIMs or a SIM and microSD card, supporting up to 1TB of additional storage.  The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, also found in the pricier Motorola Edge 50 Pro, ensures robust performance. Equipped with a Qualcomm AI engine, the Nord CE4 efficiently manages AI and machine learning tasks, providing a responsive and capable user experience across various applications. Battery and Charger The Nord CE4 has a 5500 mAh battery that lasts a long time, even with heavy use like streaming videos or playing graphic-intensive games. With moderate use, the phone can easily last all day without needing a recharge.  It also supports a 100W SuperVOOC charger that can charge the phone from 20% to full in just 20 minutes. Read more: Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Striking Balance Between Flagship Features and Price

OnePlus, a renowned global leader in smartphone technology, has officially launched its operations in Bangladesh with a grand event at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka on May 14.  The launch highlighted the introduction of the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G, the brand’s first smartphone produced in Bangladesh, signaling a significant expansion in the country. During the event attended by tech influencers, media professionals, and various corporate representatives, OnePlus not only unveiled its new smartphone but also detailed its production and comprehensive after-sales services in Bangladesh.  YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city The company has quickly built a robust consumer base in the region, bolstered by its promise of exceptional and dedicated support for all users.

After an exciting March release schedule, smartphone enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in April as well. March saw most of the releases at MWC. The story would be more or less the same in April as well as Chinese releases in the previous months will have their global debut in April. With that said, here’s a list of the most anticipated smartphones to be released in April 2024.  Most Hyped Smartphones Releasing This April  OnePlus Nord CE4  The Nord CE from OnePlus has been the budget lineup of the brand for several years now. The Nord CE phones bring exceptional value for money like an ode to OnePlus’s early days.  We already have official renders of the new Nord CE4 on OnePlus India’s official website. The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.74-inch AMOLED panel with 1240 by 2772 resolution, 451 ppi density, 120 Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10+ support.  The processor will be an octa-core Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 based on the 4 Nm architecture coupled with Adreno 732 GPU. Users will be getting micro SDXC support along with 8/256 GB and 12/256 GB RAM configurations.  Read more: iQOO Neo7 SE Review: Competent Mid-range Gaming Phone The back will feature two cameras with the main one being a 50 MP f/1.8 shooter. The second camera is rumored to be an 8 MP ultrawide shooter. The front will feature a usual 16 MP sensor.  We don’t have an exact release date as of yet, but based on rumors, it is expected to be sometime in mid-April.  OnePlus Nord 4  Another smartphone from OnePlus that’s expected to hit the international market is the OnePlus Nord 4. The Nord 4 will be the global variant of the already announced OnePlus Ace 3V.  By all accounts, the Nord 4 will share a lot of similarities with the CE4. But the former will have certain features to justify its higher price.  Read more: ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G Review: Surprising Features on a Budget-friendly Phone Unlike the CE4, the Nord 4 will come with a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor. It will also have IP65 water and dust resistance. The Nord 4 will unfortunately miss out on the extendable storage option. The rest of the configuration is expected to be the same as of now.  Samsung Galaxy M15  Samsung is gearing up with their budget and mid-range lineup in April. The first of the M series smartphones to hit the market would be the budget Galaxy M15.  The M15 will feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, 800 nits HBM, and 1080 by 2340 resolutions. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio will boast 396 ppi density.  On the processor end, users will be getting the entry-level MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ based on a 6 Nm architecture. The octa-core processor has a chip design of 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. The smartphone will come in 4/128 GB, 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB, and 8/256 GB storage configurations. Read more: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus Review with Pros and Cons There’s a triple camera setup on the M15 with the main sensor being a 50 MP f/1.8 shooter. The additional sensors are a 5 MP f/2.2 ultrawide and a 2 MP f/2.4 macro lens. The front will feature a 13 MP f/2.0 selfie shooter.  The expected release date of the Galaxy M15 is sometime in mid-April.  Samsung Galaxy M55  There’s a hard rumor going around about the new Galaxy M55. The initial idea that the M55 would mirror the A55 has been quelled thanks to a series of new leaks.  The M55 will feature a 6.7-inch screen with Super AMOLED tech onboard. That means a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 1000 nits HBM is on the cards.  Read more: Symphony Z70 Review: 52MP Camera under BDT 10000 The Exynos 1480 found on the A55 would be replaced by a rather old Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 on the M55. The storage options will be either 128 GB or 256 GB with an extension of up to 1 TB.  The camera remains more or less the same with reduced ultrawide and macro capabilities and an enhanced selfie camera compared to the A55. The Galaxy M55 will go live sometime in late April.  Motorola Edge 50 Pro  Motorola is gearing up with its flagship release of the year, the Edge 50 Pro.  The smartphone is expected to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 processor. It’s an underclocked version of this year’s flagship 8 Gen 3. The smartphone is absolutely stacked in terms of storage as users will be getting options of up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. Read more: Best and Worst Android OS Considering Bloatware in 2024 The display on the Edge 50 Pro is rumored to be a 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will also feature a triple camera setup with the main camera tipped to be a 50 MP one.  The official India launch date of the Edge 50 Pro is set on 3rd April.  realme GT 5 Pro  Even though the realme GT5 Pro had its official launch last December, it didn’t make its global debut. Words coming from China indicate that things are about to change as the GT5 Pro may make its global debut sometime in April. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 4nm processor with storage options going up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB internal.  Read more: Pros & Cons of Flagship Smartphones As for the display, the GT5 Pro has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 1B colors, 144 Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support with 1264 by 2780 resolutions.  The triple camera setup features a 50 MP f/1.7 main shooter, a 50 MP f/2.6 periscope lens, and an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens. The front camera is a 32 MP f/2.5 selfie shooter. For more on the GT5 Pro, check out the in-depth review. Infinix Note 40 Pro+  Infinix Note 40 Pro+ will make its global debut sometime in late April. The news comes after the smartphone had its official Chinese release on 18th March 2024.  The Note 40 Pro+ will be powered by the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 7020 based on a 6 Nm architecture. The storage configuration comes in a single 12/256 GB option.  Read more: Infinix Hot 40 Review: Is It A Good Deal Under BDT 18000? The display on the Note 40 Pro+ is a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1080 by 2436 resolution.  The camera on the Note 40 Pro+ is its key selling point. The main sensor is a 108 MP f/1.8 sensor with both PDAF and OIS. The additional sensors are two 2 MP depth and a macro shooter. The front features a 32 MP f/2.2 sensor.  Tecno Pova 6 Pro  And the last one on the list is the Tecno Pova 6 Pro slated to launch in mid-April. The news comes after the device was officially announced in February this year.  Tecno Pova 6 Pro is expected to be powered by Mediatek Dimensity 6080 based on 6 nm architecture. The storage option on the device will go up to 256 GB internal and 12 GB of RAM.  Read more: Tecno Spark 20 Pro Plus Review: Budget-friendly Phone with Premium Camera The display on the Pova 6 Pro will be a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution featuring 1080 by 2436 pixels, and 1300 nits of peak brightness. Pova 6 Pro will feature a triple camera setup. However, users will have the 108 MP f/1.9 main sensor only to work with, in principle. The additional rear sensors are a 2 MP depth sensor and a 0.08 MP auxiliary sensor. It also has a 32 f/2.2 MP selfie shooter.  Final Words  April 2024 is lined up with a lot of exciting smartphone releases ranging from flagships to mid-range to budget-friendly segments. Most of the releases have already been launched in the Chinese market as it always gets the exclusive first release from most local brands. Nonetheless, users will be getting a lot of choices in terms of price and performance match. Read more: Most Anticipated Smartphones Coming in March 2024

OnePlus has long since passed its prime from being the “flagship killer” in the Android space. It slowly shifted from offering value-for-money smartphones to full-on flagships with secondary mid-range iterations. OnePlus launched the OnePlus 12 on December 11, 2023, making it the last big release of 2023. But with all that it has under the belt, OnePlus is aiming for the fastest Android experience in 2024.  Key Specifications of OnePlus 12   Design and Build Quality: Same Old Design with a Dash of Character  By all means, the OnePlus 12 looks exactly the same as its predecessor, the OnePlus 11. The merging round camera housing and all sides curved front reminisce the somewhat iconic design introduced with the OnePlus 10. The front glass features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with the rear featuring standard Gorilla Glass. The back now has a marble-like finish with a glossy inlay on the camera housing.  The device comes in at 164.3 mm by 75.8 mm by 9.2 mm and has a hefty weight of 220g. Ports and buttons are all standard as usual. The power button, volume rockers, sim slot, and alert slider are all placed in their desired position. The phone comes with IP65 water and dustproofing rather than the standard IP68 seen on most flagship smartphones. In a sense, the design of the OnePlus 12 adds a minor refinement over their proven strategy.  Read more: iQoo 12 Pro Review: Flagship phone for gamers The Display: A New Standard for Brightness  OnePlus has recently been marred with green line controversies on its panel. And it seems like OnePlus has decided to completely overhaul the display tech with the OnePlus 12. The 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR panel comes with 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ support. OnePlus has used a diamond pixel layout compared to the traditional square layout. It has a 1440 by 3168 pixels resolution with 510 ppi density and a 19.8:9 aspect ratio. The all-around curve gives the panel about 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. The display also supports 100% Display P3 and 10-bit color depth.  What’s interesting here is the brightness of the panel. The typical brightness holds at 600 nits and up to 1600 nits at HBM. But the panel can crank up to 4500 nits in peak mode. That’s more than any smartphone out there in the market by a long mile. And its something that won’t be exercised even in the harshest sunlight. On the flip side, the panel supports 2160 Hz PWM dimming for ultra-low brightness for nighttime use. All things considered, the display is definitely a highlight for the OnePlus 12.  Read more: vivo X100 Pro Review: A New Standard for Camera The Camera: Same Old OnePlus  The camera has consistently been a point of contention with OnePlus smartphones. And unfortunately, things haven’t really changed much. There’s a triple camera setup on the OnePlus 12 with the main camera being an updated 50 MP sensor. It has an f/1.6 aperture and a 23mm wide-angle opening. The additional sensors are a 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm periscope lens with up to 3x zoom and a 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ ultrawide shooter. The front camera is a 32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm wide-angle shooter. All the sensors are stacked with features like multidirectional PDAF, OIS, and gyro-EIS. OnePlus has been partnering with Hasselblad for a customized color calibration. The pictures on the OnePlus 12 can be best described as slightly better than that of the 11 with somewhat similar flaws. Images have slight exposure issues with an average dynamic range. The camera is also post-processing heavy to the point that what you see on the screen grossly differs from what’s processed after the shutter click.  The videography of the rear cameras stay the same at 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240/480fps. The selfie shooter can capture a maximum of 4K footage at 30fps. However, the exposure issue and low light videography leaves much to be desired from the Oneplus 12.  Read more: Google Pixel 8 Pro Review: Is this the best Android phone of 2023?

Back in the day, Carl Pei challenged the status quo of flagship smartphones with his revolutionary OnePlus One. Fast forward 9 years and Carl has moved on from OnePlus and founded Nothing, no pun intended. With Nothing too, Carl wanted to disrupt the existing smartphone ideas. To that end, the company just announced the Nothing Phone 2, a successor to their Nothing Phone 1 released last year. So how is it as a device? What new features does it bring? Or is it just “nothing”? Let’s find out.  Key Specifications of Nothing Phone 2   Design and Build Quality  Those who are familiar with the Nothing Phone 1 would feel comfortable with the Phone 2. For a brand that brought a completely fresh design element with the Nothing Phone 1 has remarkably stayed true to the original design language.  Experts claim that this could be due to brand establishment needs. Nothing is a completely new player in the smartphone industry. So going for a drastically different design in just the second iteration would negate the brand establishment prospects.  Read more: Oppo Reno10 Pro+ 5G: Premium mid-ranger on the go Regardless, there are a few new things on the Phone 2. The most striking change is in the colour. The black variant of the Phone 1 has been replaced with a light grey colour which pops the clear back design more prominently. The clear back design has also been subtly tweaked to give a more polished and minimal look.  Dimension-wise, the Phone 2 is a tad bigger and heavier at 162.1mm by 76.4mm by 8.6mm and 201.2 gm respectively. The front and back of the device are glass with Corning Gorilla Glass protection with an aluminium frame in between.  The front camera has been moved from the side to the centre now. The uniform front bezel has also been reduced a bit to allow for an 87.2% screen-to-body ratio. It's not the best in the market, but the uniform distribution makes it look much slicker than most other smartphones at this price point. The usual ports and buttons are all in the same place as Phone 1 with no headphone or card slot, unfortunately.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy A54 vs realme 11 Pro+: Who wins the battle? Nothing has also upgraded the dust and water resistance from IP53 to IP54. Overall, the design element of the Phone 2 has slightly changed from the Phone 1. This has split the opinion of many. But as a brand, the choice of Nothing to stay with a similar design will only help to solidify their brand.   The Glyph Interface  The glyph interface has been one of the highlights of Phone 1. Simply because no phone before has incorporated such design elements. You can read more about the glyph interface in our original Phone 1 review. Not much has changed since then except for a few additional tweaks here and there.  The two most noticeable changes are in the red LED indicator and the centre strip. The video recording indicator has now been stretched to the edge instead of being a blinking dot. The centre strip has also been broken down into six separate pieces.  Read more: Infinix Note 30 Pro 5G Review: Powerful camera at an affordable price Nothing has brought some new functionalities to the glyph interface. The glyph on the top left will work as a priority notification indicator. It can also work as an indicator for car or food delivery ETA (available for Uber and Zomato on an experimental basis).  Users can now compose their own notification sound complete with glyph animations which is like another gimmick. In essence, barring a few useful additions, the glyph interface still remains a novelty trinket to have on a smartphone.  The Display  The display on the Phone 2 is a 6.7 inches LTPO OLED display with an 1080 by 2412 Pixels of resolution, 1 B colours, HDR10+ support, and a bumped-up 120 Hz refresh rate. The display has a 394 ppi density because of the uniform panel alignment. It was expected that the Phone 1 would feature a higher resolution panel but that didn’t turn out to be the case.  Read more: Walton NEXG N70 Review: Unlocking the Budget-Friendly Phone Regardless, the FHD+ panel still looks excellent as ever with 1600 nits HBM and a higher refresh rate. The uniform flat display alleviates the overall design aesthetic of the Phone 2. It almost feels like using an iPhone with Android OS.  The panel has excellent viewing angles and good color calibration. Overall, the display is easily one of the key strong points of the Phone 2. 

OnePlus Technology, the subsidiary of OPPO, has steadily expanded to include midrange and budget devices in its product line. The Nord CE series were the perfect mid-range with the Lite being their budget offering. This year, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G was released on April 11 2023 in China with a subsequent global release. The CE 3 Lite successes the CE 2 Lite with some interesting developments. Let’s have a look.  Key Features of OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite  Design and Build Quality  The OnePlus Nord CE 3 is a through-and-through budget device. The build material may reflect on that but rest assured, the CE 3 Lite is a well-built hefty device at 195 gm. The phone has a glass front, plastic frame, and back with a glossy finish to emulate the glass-back design. The front glass is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.  The Nord CE 3 Lite moves away from the design elements of its predecessor, the CE 2 Lite. Instead of dual tone back with a separate camera housing, users will be getting a flush glossy back with two protruding camera sensors, much like the iPhone 12.  Read more: Redmi Note 12 Turbo Harry Potter Edition: Enter the Magical Wizarding World However, the quirk is somewhere else. Users would be surprised to see that even though there are two camera cutouts on the back, the official spec sheet mentions triple camera setup. That is because one of the camera cutouts, specifically the bottom one, houses two camera sensors. It’s a unique design choice that helps to keep things minimal at the back.  Coming to ports and buttons, the volume rocker and the sim tray are situated on the left of the device with the power button being on the right. The power button also doubles as the fingerprint scanner on the Nord CE 3 Lite.  Being a budget device, the headphone jack is also present on the CE 3 Lite, right beside the Type C charging port. A single-firing speaker also finds its place at the bottom. The top of the device is flush with just the secondary noise cancellation mic for better call clarity.  Read More: Best MacBooks in Bangladesh: Which Apple Laptop Should You Buy? Overall, the design is a slight move towards minimalism from the CE 2 Lite. Whether that is a good thing or bad remains subjective.  Display  The display on the Nord CE 3 Lite is an IPS LCD one. The choice of LCD panel is understandable given the budget it comes at. However, the lack of an AMOLED panel is somewhat made up by the 120 Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The panel boasts around 550 nits of typical brightness with 680 nits of HBM. Though these aren’t industry-leading stats in any way, it's still decent for its price.  Speaking of quality, the panel is exactly as you’d expect LCDs to be. The blacks aren’t deep black and there are some color shifts in extreme angles. Other than that, the smooth scrolling and accurate color recreation make for a compelling and interactive experience.  Read More: May 2023 New Releases: Top 7 Upcoming Smartphones Camera  The Nord CE 3 Lite features three cameras on the back. The main camera is a whooping 108 MP one with the complementing two sensors being a 2 MP macro and depth sensor. It’s clear that the 108 MP sensor is the key player here as it will be doing all the heavy lifting. 

OnePlus is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer renowned for its flagship devices that offer flagship-level specs at an affordable price. Their latest offering, the OnePlus 11 was released in China on January 4, 2023. It is going to be launched on February 7 in the global market. Let’s see the specs, and price of the OnePlus 11. Key Features of OnePlus 11 Design and Display For its newest flagship phone, OnePlus has taken a different approach to the design. This time, the phone has a circular camera block in the top left corner, giving it a fresh, modern look. The front of the device resembles the OnePlus 10 Pro with a left-corner punch-hole camera and curved display edges. Compared to the OnePlus 10T, which had a flat display and centered punch-hole, the OnePlus 11 has a sleeker and more modern design. Published images from OnePlus, as well as unofficial renders from OnLeaks confirm this new design. The official photos indicate that the phone will come in two different colors: green and black. This is sure to be a great addition to the OnePlus lineup! Read More: realme 10 Pro Plus: Massive Return of the Classic The OnePlus 11 has a unique design that is said to be inspired by black holes. It has a circular stainless steel camera module and a glass back in either black or green, as well as a metal frame with a punch-hole camera on the screen. Measuring 163.1mm x 74.1mm x 8.53mm and weighing 205g, the OnePlus 11 sports a 6.7-inch, 120Hz 1440 x 3216 fluid AMOLED display with 525 pixels per inch and a 20.1:9 aspect ratio. This display is similar to the one its predecessor had. Not to mention, the phone is equipped with the company’s signature alert slider. This display has adjustable refresh rate capabilities, ranging between 1Hz to 120Hz. This is especially useful when using the always-on display feature, which does not require a high refresh rate. It is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, making it incredibly resilient. Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus Review: Camera King with 200 MP Cameras OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 11 will feature Hasselblad-tuned cameras, with four sensors in total. On the rear, there is a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP 2x telephoto lens. The front camera is a 16MP selfie snapper. Three out of four of the sensors are the same as what we saw on the OnePlus 10 Pro, but OnePlus 11 have been upgraded to the newest Sony models. The telephoto lens, or portrait lens as OnePlus calls it, is a totally new addition. It is unfortunate that the new zoom camera has dropped its zoom level from 3.3x to 2x. Nevertheless, its 32MP resolution should deliver a much higher quality image. Unlike the OnePlus 10 Pro, there is no indication of a fourth miscellaneous rear camera, which is a relief considering that these sensors failed to capture our attention on earlier OnePlus models. Read More: Vivo Y16 Review: Redefining The Essentials with a New Design The OnePlus 8 Pro had a photochromic mode camera that allowed users to take photos with an unusual filter, while the OnePlus 9 Pro included a specific monochrome camera to capture black-and-white shots. Now you can capture your most stunning moments with the incredible video and photo resolution capabilities of this device. The rear camera can record videos in up to 8K resolution at 24 frames per second or in up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Additionally, the selfie camera features 16 megapixels and a maximum aperture of f/2.4. Hardware and Performance The highly anticipated OnePlus 11 is set to be a powerhouse, equipped with the 2nd generation Snapdragon 8 chipset that provides an impressive 35% CPU performance boost and a 25% GPU boost. This is coupled with energy efficiency improvements, allowing users to get more out of the battery life. Read More: OPPO A77s Review: Is it worth buying? On top of that, the device features a generous 12GB or 16GB of RAM, accompanied by an advanced RAM management system to ensure optimal performance even when multitasking or gaming. The OnePlus 11 offers two storage options: 256GB or 512GB. It runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 (International) and ColorOS 13 (China) and also features a fingerprint sensor. In addition, OnePlus has pledged to support this device for a long time, as they have declared to provide four major Android updates and five years of security patches for “select devices launched in 2023 and beyond”. Although the OnePlus 11 has yet to be officially named, it is likely to be one of the devices eligible for the abovementioned support. Read More: Top 8 Flagship Smartphones Launched in 2022 Battery and Charging The OnePlus 11 boasts a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging, allowing for a full charge in just 25 minutes. Compared to the OnePlus 10 Pro, this is an upgrade from the 80W charging speed in the US and 65W elsewhere. Leaks indicate that the US version of the OnePlus 11 will probably have a slower 80W charging speed. OnePlus 11’s Official Price in China OnePlus 11 has three different versions, 12GB + 256GB which will cost 3,999 Chinese Yen or Tk. 62,5592 (1 Chinese Yen= Tk. 15.64); 16GB + 256 GB for 4,399 Chinese Yen or Tk. 68,801 (1 Chinese Yen= Tk. 15.64) and 16GB + 512 GB for 4,899 Chinese Yen or Tk. 76,621.38 (1 Chinese Yen= Tk. 15.64). Verdict With a powerful Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen processor and up to 16 GB of RAM, this device delivers smooth performance and lightning-fast speeds. The OnePlus 11 also boasts a stunning 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an improved triple-camera system, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a high-end device. Read More: January 2023 New Release: Top 10 Upcoming Smartphones in Bangladesh It won't be overwhelming to say that the OnePlus 11 is designed for power and speed, making it a great choice for gaming and other demanding tasks. It also features a range of improvements to the camera, though it does not have a long-range zoom lens. Despite this, it has shown to be very capable in a variety of conditions, especially for portrait shots. In 2023, it looks set to be one of the best choices for users who value speed and performance.

On December 16, 2013, Pete Lau and Carl Pei launched OnePlus. It is a Shenzhen, Guangdong-based manufacturer of consumer electronics. It is fully owned by Oppo, which is a division of BBK Electronics. Besides its Flagship 'Oneplus series' and budget-oriented 'Nord series', the OnePlus company has launched the 'Ace' series. OnePlus Ace Pro is the latest edition of this series. It was launched in August 2022 in India. Let’s take a look at the key specs, pros, and cons of the OnePlus Ace Pro. Key features of the OnePlus Ace Pro Design and Style OnePlus’s latest Ace Pro phone comes in two color variants, Jade Green and Moonstone Black. The phone has a curved glass back, while the middle frame is made of plastic. Among these two variations, the jade green uses a “Drilling and Double AG Process,” which is considered the world’s first smartphone to use this feature. The other variant’s surface is bright as it uses the industry’s first “Glazed Glass Technology.” The phone is 8.75 mm thick and weighs 203.5 grams which is a satisfactory level for OnePlus fans. The back of the phone contains a square camera panel that contains three cameras and a flash. Read Apple iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13: Which is the Better Deal? You will get the on-off button on the right side of the phone, while the left side contains volume rockers, just like the common iPhone models. The charging port and built-in speakers are located on the bottom. Overall, the phone gives an eye-soothing design, which can be a great choice for the young generation. No matter what color variation you pick, Ace Pro will surely meet the aesthetic requirements of customers. Display OnePlus Ace Pro is equipped with Fluid AMOLED along with 1B color and 120Hz refresh rate. So, the display is bright enough even under scorching sunlight. Other display features include 800 nits (HBM), 500 nits (typ), and 950 nits (peak). Read Top 10 Smartphones coming to Bangladesh in October 2022 The display size is 6.7 inches which is 108.0 cm2. And the screen-to-body ratio is approximately 87.9%. Hence, there is still some space in the frame. Hence, it gives an elegant look. It also comes with excellent resolution.  You will get 1080 x 2415 pixels resolution with ~394 PPI density, which gives you an amazing view for gaming and taking high-resolution photos. Finally, the display is protected with corning gorilla glass 5. Hence, it gives you a sort of scratch-proof design, but it is recommended to use tempered glass for ultimate safety. Camera The best thing about the OnePlus Ace Pro is that it has a triple camera setup containing a 50 MP main camera, 8 MP ultrawide camera, and 2 MP macro lens. While the main camera’s sensor is 23.6 mm wide, the ultra-wide 8 MP camera’s Field of View (FOV) can cover up to 119.9˚. Read Asus ROG Phone 6D Review: Worth the price tag? The phone also features a dual LED flash for taking bright photos at night. The triple camera will let you take HDR images as well as a panorama. In addition to that, you can take photos in different modes available in the camera app. Ace Pro also records excellent 4K video at 30/60fps as the 50MP camera uses Sony IMX766 CMOS.  Other camera features include 1080p video recording at 30/60/240fps and gyro-EIS. The cameras also support OIS (optical image stabilization). Another exclusive feature is that it comes with a night scene algorithm + ICE capture 2.0. The phone also features a 16 MP selfie camera located on the screen. This camera can get you HDR selfies with different camera modes. In addition to that, you can also take selfies 1080p videos at 30fps. Read Xiaomi Redmi 11 Prime Review: Performance at a budget price Hardware and Performance The phone is equipped with Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which is boosted with LPDDR5 memory along with UFS 3.1 flash storage. This combination helps Ace Pro run on Android 12 and ColorOS 12.1 smoothly. It is supported by Adreno 730 and an octa-core CPU. So, you will feel the difference when you use the phone. This hardware combination will give you an excellent performance boost for any kind of heavy application, from gaming to photo processing apps. While the phone doesn’t have any option for an external card slot, it comes with three different memory variations. You can choose from 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM and 512GB 16GB RAM. All of these are UFS 3.1 flash storage. Read Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 Review: Watch FIFA World Cup on 120 inch Screen Battery and Charging The Ace Pro is loaded with a 4800mAh nonremovable battery that supports 150W fast charging. The battery is so powerful that the continuous 5 hours of use will eat up around 50% of the charge. The fast-charging future lets the battery charge to 44% in just five minutes. Additionally, the battery can get 73% to full juice in just 17 minutes. So, you can say that the fast-charging feature will keep the phone ahead of the competitors. Gaming Performance The design and performance of the OnePlus Ace Pro indicate that it focuses on mainstream mobile gamers who spend hours playing games from the comfort of their couch. The 1 billion display colors, gyro, acetometer, and proximity with color spectrum all make this phone perfect for any gamer. However, OnePlus is also bringing a game-centric customized phone in October to provide an exclusive gaming experience. Read Price Drop: Is it the right time to buy an iPhone 13?   Price of Oneplus Ace Pro OnePlus Ace Pro has set a different price for three different memory variations. The 12GB + 256GB will cost around $518 or BDT 52,970 ($1 =102.26 BDT). The 16GB + 256GB will cost around $563 or BDT 57,571 ($1 = 102.26 BDT) and 16GB + 512GB is $634 or BDT 64,832 (102.26 BDT). The official price of this device in Bangladesh may vary due to diverse issues. Few Drawbacks of Oneplus Ace Pro Like any other device, the Oneplus Ace Pro has some limitations. There is no card slot for memory expansion on the OnePlus Ace Pro. It weighs 203.5 g (7.20 oz), is a little heavy, and lacks a 3.5 mm jack. It lacks an FM radio, a barometer, a temperature sensor, and other features. It only offers two colors Moonstone Black and Jade Green does not offer Infrared and is not dust- or water-resistant. Final Words Whether you are a pro gamer or a tech guy who needs to use different apps smoothly, the OnePlus Ace Pro is perfect for both users. In addition to that with the triple camera combination with a 16 MP selfie camera, the phone also holds the attention of photogenic people.  Read Xiaomi POCO M5 Review: Budget gaming phone with elegant design Ace Pro has no significant drawbacks. However, its weight can dishearten those who prefer lightweight phones. The provision of 3.5mm jacks and dust-water resistance could make it a better deal. On the whole, if you are looking for a flagship phone with premium features at a considerable budget, the OnePlus Ace Pro is what you are looking for!

The OnePlus Nord series is known for its flagship-level specifications and sleek design. It features a unique design and differentiation from the other devices in the market. The phones are made with a focus on gaming, photography, and audio. While the series was first introduced in 2020, the company continues to add new phones to the series. Now they are releasing a new phone, the OnePlus Nord 2T, in its lineup. The phone was released on July 5 in India. Let's see the details of the Nord 2T and what we can expect from it. Key Features of OnePlus Nord 2T Design The Nord 2 T's design is very similar to its predecessor Nord 2 5G. From the front, it is nearly impossible to tell the two telephones apart as the sides have the same glossy polycarbonate frame. However, you will see the difference on the back as Nord 2T has a larger camera with a big circular element. But the cameras are in the same place as the Nord 2. Nevertheless, the placement of the flash and ambient light sensor is different from Nord 2. The back of the phone contains the same Corning Gorilla Glass 5 as the front part. But the texture is smoother, which makes the phone slippery. Read Xiaomi 12 Pro Review: Is it a value for money flagship? The phone comes with Jade Fog finish with a glossy back, which features a better grip. However, the Nord 2T is smaller in size compared to flagship phones. On the sides, the phone features a power button on the right and a volume rocker on the left. Buttons are located high on each side so that you can adjust your grip easily. Display Nord 2T comes with a 6.43-inch screen which features a 2400x1800 resolution AMOLED display. The display also supports a 90Hz refresh rate. Besides, it will also provide HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. Although OnePlus mentioned Display P3 support and sRGB, it doesn't offer any color management support. But you will be able to switch manually using the screen color mode setting. In this way, you can also change the color temperature. While the display brightness is good for indoor use, the outdoor performance might be satisfactory for some users. However, the display has an excellent viewing angle. Read Samsung Galaxy A04s: The coming soon budget killer phone While most of the phones in 2022 offer a 120Hz refresh rate, Nord 2T comes with a 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rate. This may seem outdated to some users. The good thing about the 2T display is that it offers a built-in optical fingerprint sensor. Camera Despite the lack of premium camera features, the OnePlus 2T model does not come with a poor-quality camera setup. It has a triple camera setup at the base that includes a 50-megapixel main, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor for black and white photographs. Read Infinix Note 12 G96 Review: A Budget Phone With Top-Notch Features The 50MP main camera includes optical image stabilization. It may perform less low light, but it manages to produce sharp and clear pictures. The pictures are clear and powerful, seeming under daylight, but there's a lot of graininess when the light decreases. The autofocus might not be great, but it does not affect the picture. Further, the 8MP ultrawide sensor takes the finest photos, taking into account the amount of light and the depth of the subject you are photographing. In light conditions, the 2MP lens takes average photos. The front-facing 32 MP selfie camera produces images that accurately depict natural skin tones. However, the subject and other details are secondary, but the colors are true. The selfie camera comes with a low noise feature while the videos remain crisp and smooth, with even less flicker and dimming.  Read Walton Primo R9 Review: Competitive in entry-level budget segment You can record 4K videos at 3fps or 1080p at 60fps with OnePlus Nord 2T. Software and Performance OnePlus Nord 2T uses the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset. It doesn't seem to provide much improvement over Dimensity 1200 SoC as the processor cores and their clock frequencies remained identical. MediaTek swapped the Density 1200 SoC with HyperEngine 5 for superior gaming performance. OnePlus has incorporated a Dimensity 1300 SoC chip with 12 gigabytes of LPDDR4X memory. It also offers 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. OnePlus One 2T uses Android 12 with Oxygen OS 12.1 as its operating system. This is an optimized version that runs smoothly and eliminates any unnecessary complications that may be present in other OS versions. The OS has a private safe for storing sensitive data and features comprehensive customization options. You can customize the software, so you are never left wanting to do more. Read Tecno Camon 19 Neo Review: Know its advantages, disadvantages Oxygen OS 12.1 is a well-known choice for various phones, having previously been used on the OnePlus 10 Pro, Nord CE 2 Lite, and 10R. ColorOS 12 with an alternate design and should be encountered by anyone who has come from Oppo or realme. Battery and Charging The Nord 2T 5G has a dual-cell 4500mAh battery even in the newest generation, with 80W charging speeds, an improvement of 65W. With the fast-charging capability, the Nord 2T 5G can draw the batteries back to full capacity in approximately 38 minutes and 98% in just 30 minutes. These numbers are more or less comparable to the ones using the 65W charger on the Nord 2T 5G. Read Vivo Y01 Review: Is it a worthy entry level budget phone? Price of OnePlus Nord 2T Official OnePlus offers 2 versions of the Nord 2T in India. The 8GB+128GB storage is priced at ₹28,999 or BDT 34066 (1 rupee= BDT 1.17) and 12GB+256GB is ₹33,999 or BDT 39940 (1 rupee= BDT 1.17). The official price of OnePlus Nord 2T in Bangladesh may vary depending on tax and other issues. The phone is not officially available in Bangladesh yet.  Final Words OnePlus Nord 2T is an outstanding new edition to the OnePlus Nord 2 phone. It may not have a flashy design, but it does have its own pros. The phone has a fast processor, an outstanding display, speedy charging, and a layout that may make you nostalgic. The OnePlus Nord 2T mobile phone is rated IP52 and 5G ready, and it also has a tidy UI. The camera setup is not uniform, and the refresh is not quick, but these specs are negligible. On the whole, OnePlus Nord 2T is a great choice if you are looking for an inexpensive phone capable of 5G connectivity. 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