OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G
| Name | OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 24880 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2021. The cost of OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is Rs. 24880.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.43 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's 6.7 inch screen. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 410 PPI & OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.4% than OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 85.8%. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's 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 Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2021 | July 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.31 x 159.12 x 8.25 mm | 75.5 x 162.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 184 g |
| Colors | Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 410 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 93.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | HDR10+, Support sRGB, Display P3 | Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| 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/n3/n5/n8/n28A(703~733MHz)/n40/n41/n78. NSA: n1/n3/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, SAR Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Cancellation Support, X-axis linear motor, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.25 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Mono Chrome ) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | Sony IMX890 |
| Features | HDR, Panorama, AI Photo Enhancement, AI Video Enhancement, Dual View Video | Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, Google Lens, Extra HD, Pro Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Main) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 AI | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1 × Cortex-A78 2.7GHz & 3 × Cortex-A78 2.4GHz & 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WMA, AMR, FLAC, ALAC, Vorbis, AIFF, APE | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC |
| Video | H.264, MPEG-2, VP9, HEVC, HEIF/HEIC, MPEG-4, H.263 | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 |
| FM Radio | No | 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, 65W Warp Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |