OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Quick Comparison
OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28490 (Out of Stock) | Rs. 17999 (Buy Now) |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 23, 2021 . The cost of OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28490. The launch Date of the second phone is April 04, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is Rs. 17999.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.55 inch screen. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has IPS Screen type. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 396 PPI & OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's ~ 87.1%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 9 5G | Nord CE 3 Lite |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 23, 2021 | April 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 160 x 8.1 mm | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 391 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 87.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, HDR | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flick-detect Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP55 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP Monochrome | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6SX03 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Co-Developed by Hasselblad, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama | AI Scene Enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11, upgradable to v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Warp Charge 65T | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |