OnePlus Nord 3 Deals - October 2026
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OnePlus Nord 3 256GB deals
The OnePlus Nord 3 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Release date: 11 July 2023
Spec scores
£400-£699 Phones · 56 phones
Performance
3.1
/5
Display
3.5
/5
Rear Camera
2.1
/5
Front Camera
2.7
/5
Battery
2.7
/5
Color
All
Grey
Storage
All
128GB
Buyers who want flagship-class speed and very fast charging from a mid-range phone, and who can accept that its Android upgrades have finished and security patches end around mid-2027.
OnePlus Nord 3 256GB
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About the OnePlus Nord 3
The Nord 3 is where OnePlus's mid-range line borrowed flagship hardware outright. Its MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is a flagship-grade chip, and Tech Advisor found performance roughly on par with the previous year's flagships, smooth in everyday use and demanding games, though like most phones it throttles during long gaming sessions. The 6.74-inch 120Hz AMOLED is large, sharp and bright, with notably slim bezels, and the 50MP main camera uses the same Sony IMX890 sensor as the OnePlus 11, producing sharp, detailed photos in daylight and solid results at night. The supporting cameras are weaker: an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro that GSMArena rated poor, and a 16MP selfie camera that disappointed. The 5,000mAh battery gets through a full day, and 80W charging refills it in about half an hour with the charger OnePlus put in the box. IP54 splash protection, the Alert Slider and an infrared blaster round it off. Bought in 2026, the key caveat is software: OxygenOS 16 on Android 16 is its last major update, and security patches are only promised until around mid-2027. The Nord 4 is the newer alternative if longer support matters.
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OnePlus Nord 3 vs OnePlus Nord 4 - Key Differences
| Feature | OnePlus Nord 3 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74-inch AMOLED, 1240 x 2772, 120Hz, 1,450 nits peak | 6.74-inch AMOLED, 1240 x 2772, 120Hz, 2,150 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (Sony IMX890, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro | 50MP main with OIS + 8MP ultrawide |
| Battery and charging | 5,000 mAh, 80W wired | 5,500 mAh, 100W wired |
| Build | Glass back, plastic frame | Aluminium back and frame |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP65 |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 199.5 g |
| Software support | Launched on Android 13, three major upgrades (final version Android 16) | Launched on Android 14, four major upgrades promised |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £370.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the OnePlus Nord 3 worth buying?
It still makes sense if you want flagship-class speed, a sharp 120Hz screen and 80W charging from an older mid-ranger. The catch in 2026 is software: it has had its last major Android update and security patches are only promised until around mid-2027, so the Nord 4 is the safer long-term buy.
How long will the OnePlus Nord 3 get software updates?
OnePlus promised three major Android updates and four years of security updates. It launched on Android 13, and OxygenOS 16, based on Android 16, began rolling out in December 2025 as its third and final upgrade. Security patches are covered until around July 2027, four years after launch.
Is the OnePlus Nord 3 waterproof?
No. It is rated IP54, which protects against dust and water splashes but not submersion. That covers rain and spills, but it is not designed to survive being dropped in water.
Does the OnePlus Nord 3 have a headphone jack?
No. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack, so you will need USB-C or Bluetooth headphones. It does have stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and an infrared blaster that lets it work as a TV remote.
Is the OnePlus Nord 3 camera good?
The 50MP main camera is the strong point: it pairs the Sony IMX890 sensor from the OnePlus 11 with optical stabilisation and takes detailed photos in daylight and at night. The 8MP ultrawide is adequate, while the 2MP macro and 16MP selfie camera are weak, and there is no telephoto lens.
How does the OnePlus Nord 3 compare to the OnePlus Nord 4?
The Nord 4 swaps the glass back and plastic frame for an aluminium back and frame, raises water resistance to IP65 and moves to the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. It also has a bigger 5,500mAh battery with 100W charging and a four-upgrade Android promise against the Nord 3's three, while the Nord 3 keeps a physically larger main camera sensor.
OnePlus Nord 3 Specifications
Spec Scores
£400-£699 Phones · 56 phones
- Dimensity 9000
- Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
This phone
61%
Avg
73%
Best
100%
This phone
61%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.74 inches
- 1240 x 2772 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 1450 nits peak
This phone
70%
Avg
75%
Best
100%
This phone
70%
Avg
61%
Best
100%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
41%
Avg
55%
Best
80%
This phone
41%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
53%
Avg
69%
Best
90%
This phone
53%
Avg
61%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 80W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 32 min
This phone
53%
Avg
65%
Best
100%
This phone
53%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
162 x 75.1 x 8.2
Weight
193.5 g (6.84 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 13, up to 3 major OS updates
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Misty Green, Tempest Gray
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Third Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Display
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.74
Display Resolution
1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density)
Display Protection
Dragontrail Glass
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Dimensity 9000
GPU
Mali-G710 MC10
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
80W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 32 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass