OnePlus unveiled the Nord CE6 Lite alongside its standard CE6 sibling in India, positioning the cheaper model as a battery‑centric alternative. It packs a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex processor, a 6.72‑inch FHD+ LCD panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a touted 1,000‑nit peak brightness. The phone also supports a 240 Hz touch‑sampling rate for smoother input.

Under the hood, the device offers up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, plus a microSD slot for expansion. A dual‑camera array mirrors the larger CE6: a 50 MP main sensor paired with a 2 MP monochrome unit, while an 8 MP front shooter handles selfies. Audio comes from stereo speakers and a side‑mounted fingerprint scanner.

The standout feature is a 7,000mAh battery that accepts 45 W wired fast charging and 10 W reverse charging. Running OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16, the phone includes dual SIM 5G, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and an IP64 rating. Consumers can choose Hyper Black or Vivid Mint, with sales beginning May 12 through OnePlus India’s online store, Amazon and select retailers.

Pricing starts at INR 20,999 (about $225) for the 6 GB/128 GB variant, rises to INR 22,999 for 8 GB/128 GB, and reaches INR 25,999 for the 8 GB/256 GB model. By offering a high‑capacity battery and premium refresh rate at a sub‑$300 price point, OnePlus aims to capture budget‑conscious buyers seeking flagship‑like performance without breaking the bank.