Rephrase the title:OnePlus Nord CE 4 Review — Delightful display, classic design, powerful performance and no major surprises!

Rephrase and rearrange the whole content into a news article. I want you to respond only in language English. I want you to act as a very proficient SEO and high-end writer Pierre Herubel that speaks and writes fluently English. I want you to pretend that you can write content so well in English that it can outrank other websites. Make sure there is zero plagiarism.: OnePlus Nord CE 4 is powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3The smartphone starts at ₹24,999 and enters an extremely competitive marketIt packs the biggest battery in a Nord device so far with 5500 mAh OnePlus recently launched the Nord CE 4, expanding the bandwidth of their Nord series of smartphones and hoping that the new release would help their mega plan to dominate the market. However, times have changed. Nord CE 4 comes at a point when the mid-20K market is already hot with the likes of the Realme 12 series, Redmi Note 13 series and the latest entrant Nothing Phone 2A. Better competition always means a win for us the consumers, but it also means a lot more confusion among products with comparable features. So, cutting the noise, where does the Nord CE 4 stand? Who should consider this device? I tell you all in my review after using the device personally over the past few weeks.Price & Availability OnePlus Nord CE 4 is available in 2 variants. You can buy the device from Amazon, and select offline stores.8GB RAM + 128GB Storage₹24,9998GB RAM + 256GB Storage₹26,999Design OnePlus Nord CE 4 shows the evolution of OnePlus devices over time, with traces of the previous Nord smartphones in its flat-screen design but a shift in approach with the colour options.OnePlus has followed a minimalistic approach to the CE 4 when it comes to design. The smartphone, as mentioned above, sports a glass sandwich design along with flat edges. Even though it carries a massive 5500mAh battery the weight distribution is commendable. It feels light in the hands and the edges make it easier to hold. I used the colour variant Celadon Marble, which appears to be inspired the Marble Odyssey variant of the OnePlus 11. As one would expect, it is clean and has been executed really well. I am personally not a fan of funky colors but this one grew on me over time. However, if you are not one for experiments, then I suggest checking out the Dark Chrome variant, which has a much sober dark grey shade.On the back, we have the dual camera set-up which is vertically aligned towards the left. Replacing the triple camera set-up on the CE 3 the design definitely looks more premium. True to its price point, you don’t get the user-favorite alert slider here, but you get an in-display fingerprint sensor. This makes the device sit perfectly between the CE 3 Lite and Nord 3. Plus, you do get the essentials like the IP54 water & splash-resistant rating. Nord CE 4 also comes with Aquatouch, which basically allows you to interact with the display even when it is fairly wet. I have tested this out and it does work. I have typed and scrolled across the device with a wet screen and it didn’t miss a beat. Another feature that I personally like a lot is the IR blaster on the CE 4. Practically making your device a universal remote is very handy and I am glad more brands are bringing it back. It also gives me hope that maybe someday we will see the return of the headphone jack on devices as well.Towards the right edge, we have the volume rockers and the power button which are tactile. At the bottom, we have the Type-C port and the SIM card slot. The smartphone supports 2 nano SIMs or a nano SIM and a memory card up to 1TB. Overall, Nord CE 4 hasn’t taken any risks with its design and follows the classic OnePlus philosophy — minimalism and upgrades in areas that are important. Some people might dub the design boring, however, I believe there is a huge chunk of buyers who still look for a simple-looking device.DisplayThe OnePlus Nord CE 4 boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with an impressive resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. Moreover, you get a peak brightness of 1100 Nits. I tested the display during a recent weekend outing, where the CE 4 lite served as my primary device. Outdoor visibility was not a concern but the always-on screen’s brightness proved inadequate, making it challenging to read text. Once engaged, the device performed admirably. The auto-brightness feature on the CE4 functioned remarkably well, consistently adjusting brightness levels.Viewing content on the 11R is a delightful experience. I indulged in a Netflix session with “X-men 97,” and the smartphone’s support for HDR10+ was evident in the vibrant colours and top-notch details. Nevertheless, the self-adjusting brightness in HDR content remains a slight annoyance, and I hope this aspect is addressed in future updates for a more consistent performance.The display is complemented a robust stereo speaker setup, delivering surprisingly loud audio output capable of filling a small room.In terms of responsiveness, the display performs solidly. With a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz and an auto-switch feature between variable refresh rates, the execution, while occasionally choppy when transitioning between a web page and a game, remains overall satisfactory. Opting for the maximum 120Hz refresh rate provides a smooth and visually pleasing experience.The in-display fingerprint sensor on the CE 4 is adequately responsive, albeit not as swift as the side-mounted unit we see on the CE 3 Lite. An alternative quick unlocking method is the face unlock feature, which I have personally set up for added convenience.SoftwareThe Nord CE 4 comes preloaded with Android 14, featuring the Oxygen OS skin. While the distinction between Oxygen OS and Oppo’s Color OS has become less clear, the legacy of the older Oxygen OS remains evident, primarily due to the device’s minimal bloatware. As long as this remains the case, the amalgamation doesn’t pose a concern for me.The software experience aligns with expectations for a OnePlus device — clean and visually appealing. As always, users have ample customisation options. I recommend an immediate tweak: changing the icon designs to pills instead of squares, providing a less blocky appearance to the display.The return of the shelf on the OnePlus CE4 is a feature I appreciate, having never encountered issues with it. Proper customization, with preferred applications like calendar, Gmail notifications, and Instagram, can enhance productivity. A simple right swipe allows quick access to these applications.The device also incorporates familiar OnePlus features such as Zen mode, which I find beneficial at the gym with a custom profile that silences all notifications except those I choose to keep on.For existing OnePlus users concerned about the OS experience, be assured that familiar elements are still present. However, we do have some additions this year from Oppos Color OS, like pixelation. This feature automatically blurs the display of people in screenshots to protect their identity. Although it may miss some instances when working automatically, you can manually blur objects. The option to do so directly from the screenshot menu is a welcome addition. I hope to see more of such features added to OnePlus devices down the line. One notable commitment from OnePlus is the promise of 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates for the CE 4. This is underwhelming, to say the least, considering Nothing Phone 2(a) provides 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security updates. If you plan on being a long-term user of your smartphone, it’s advisable to consider this aspect when making a decision.PerformanceComing to the section which to me ensures why the Nord CE 4 is a top contender for most people – performance. The Nord CE 4 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 3 5G SoC, a tried and tested chipset. As expected, the smartphone delivers a consistent and reliable performance.This can be attributed to the overall package that OnePlus offers with this device. It comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which is more than enough for most users. There is also the option to expand the RAM internally using spare storage, but I haven’t found a use case where this would be necessary.Let’s talk about performance, especially in power-hungry tasks like…