OnePlus fans, and the general smartphone fans, are all eagerly waiting for the release of the OnePlus 12. The new flagship promises a powerful hardware, improved cameras and much more. While we don’t get this phone, OnePlus is working on a new mid-range phone for the Nord series. In fact, this device is not exactly “new”, but has a “new” name. The company is adopting the strategy of rebranding its own releases, and will re-launch the OnePlus Nord 30 as OnePlus Nord N30 SE.
The OnePlus Nord N30 SE got its certification from the TDRA in the UAE. The certification confirms the phone’s name and give us its model number as well: CPH2605. At first glance, there are no issues, but upon further inspection we notice the familiarity. That’s the same model number for the OnePlus Nord N30 launched in North America, and the Nord CE 3 Lite. So, as we can conclude, the OnePlus Nord N30 SE is another variant of the same smartphone. The Spider-Man meme fits nicely here.
About TRDA certification:
All telecommunications apparatus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which connect directly to a public telecommunications network and/or which have an intentional radio wave transmitter are subject to the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) type approval requirements. Once a phone gets this certification, it is ready and allowed to be launched in the region.
The same OnePlus Nord 30 under a new disguise
The Nord 30 and the Nord CE 3 Lite are identical devices sold under different names in different markets. It looks like two wasn’t enough for OnePlus, and Three won’t be too much. The company will add a third name to the roster under the OnePlus Nord N30 SE moniker. Right now, we can confirm this variant is coming to the UAE. The TRDA certification only covers this particular region. Right now, there is no confirmation whether this will be a UAE exclusive or not. If OnePlus plans to release it in more countries, we will find out soon.
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Unfortunately, this release make the the things confusing. Rather than launching the same device in different markets, the company is opting for different brandings. What is the point of calling it “SE” or “CE”. Of course, this is something that other brands tend to do. Vivo is a good example which recently launched the Vivo T2 in Russia, and it happens to be very similar to the Vivo V27e. The only conclusion we have is that a new name makes the release more interesting. Users already know what the Nord 30 has, but a Nord N30 SE will feel like something brand new, and will attract more attention.
OnePlus Nord 30 SE specifications
We expect OnePlus to clarify things soon, although this phone’s release shouldn’t be the buzziest. The OnePlus Nord N30 SE like its siblings, will bring a 6.72-inch Screen with 2,400 x 1,080 pixels of resolution. Under the hood, the phone will pack the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of Expandable Storage.
There will also be a triple-camera system with a 108 MP main camera, a 2 MP macro, and a 2 MP depth sensor. A 16 MP selfie shooter will handle the selfies and video calls. Finally, we have a 5,000 mAh battery keeping the lights on. The phone will run Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 running atop. Details like pricing and release date are not available yet.
Conclusion
As we’ve learned through this article, OnePlus will soon introduce a new handset in the UAE dubbed OnePlus Nord N30 SE. Considering its model number, the phone is the same as the OnePlus Nord N30 (US) and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (India). The exact reasons behind this re-release are unclear, but it seems like OnePlus is just trying to generate some hype for a new smartphone in a UAE. This should be a small release without much pomp.
For now, the company’s real focus is on the upcoming OnePlus 12 set to impress soon with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and other appealing specifications.