India, July 19 -- The Rs.30,000 smartphone market has always been a competitive one in India. Buyers today not only expect flagship-like designs, but they also expect bright AMOLED displays, selfie-ready cameras, long-lasting batteries, faster processors and decent software support all without stretching their budget. Brands have responded to this demand by packing their devices with big and flashy specifications. But the real challenge lies not just in packing all these features in a single device but ensuring that no one (or two features) overshadows others and that users get a fairly balanced experience. This is where the OnePlus Nord CE series comes in.

Since the launch of its first device back in 2021, the OnePlus Nord CE series has...