OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Bags Key Certifications, India Launch Soon?

It looks like the much-awaited OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G smartphone is headed to India after bagging multiple certifications. The rumor mill continues to churn out speculations surrounding the new 5G-ready phone from OnePlus. Aside from this, the upcoming handset has been subject to several leaks lately. To recall, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphone’s processor and camera setup details popped up on the internet last month.

Despite making appearances online in the form of leaks, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite hasn’t been officially confirmed. Nevertheless, the purported Nord-series smartphone has passed through the TDRA and the BIS certification websites. This is a notable sign that the phone will launch in India and other regions soon. As mentioned earlier, the Chinese consumer electronics giant is still mum on its plan to release a new phone under the Nord series. However, leaks not only claim that the handset is in development but also shed some light on its key specs.

A series of recently leaked OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite renders have also revealed the phone’s camera module and other key details. Furthermore, the phone will reportedly pack a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC charging. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G smartphone’s India price could be INR 20,000. Taking to his Twitter account earlier this month, reliable leaker Abhishek Yadav shared screenshots of the phone’s TDRA and BIS listings.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Acquires Multiple Certifications Ahead Of India Launch

The leak suggests that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has acquired TDRA approval carrying model number CPH2409. Notably, the OnePlus phone spotted on the BIS certification website has model number CPH2401. Moreover, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has arrived on the Geekbench benchmarking website with model number GN2200. The phone’s single-core score is 678 points, and its multi-core score is 1,932 points. Also, the listing suggests that it will come with an octa-core processor.

The word on the street is that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will either pack a Snapdragon 695 or the Snapdragon 480+ SoC. Furthermore, the listing reveals that the phone will ship with 6GB of RAM and boot Android 11 OS. The phone has acquired multiple certifications and has passed through several benchmarking websites. These include the FCC, UL (Demko), Camerafv5, and the TUV Rheinland certification site. As expected, these listings divulge key details about the upcoming OnePlus phone.

For instance, the listings claim that the phone will use a 4,500mAh battery to draw its juices. Moreover, this cell will allegedly support 33W SuperVOOC charging. For optics, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite could house a 64MP main rear camera. It would also support dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, and 5G. The display will have a hole-punch cutout to accommodate the 16MP selfie camera. Upfront, the phone will reportedly sport a 6.59-inch Fluid screen with full-HD resolution.