OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has better RAM than OnePlus Nord 3 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 3 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1240 than Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord 3 5G
| Name | OnePlus Nord 3 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24989 | Rs. 59228 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord 3 5G is Rs. 24989. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is Rs. 59228.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3 5G has larger screen size of 6.74 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 6.39 inch screen. OnePlus Nord 3 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has Super AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.2%. OnePlus Nord 3 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord 3 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord 3 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer's 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord 3 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord 3 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer |
| General | ||
| Model | Nord 3 | Mi 9 Explorer |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 05, 2023 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 162.6 x 8.1 mm | 74.7 x 157.5 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 173 g |
| Colors | Tempest Gray, Misty Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.5% | ~ 85.2% |
| Glass Type | Dragontrail Glass | |
| Features | 1450nit Peak Brightness, eye protection mode, screen color mode, sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Touch Response Rate: Up to 1000 Hz | HDR10 - DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A(703~733MHz)/n40/n41/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Support Dolby Atmos, Stereo dual speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 112˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP |
| Camera Sensor | IMX890 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Scene Enhancement, AI Hightlight Video, Movie Mode, Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, 0.6x - 20x Zoom | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | 3.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Arm Cortex-X2 at 3.05GHz & 3x Arm Cortex-A710 up to 2.85GHz & 4x Arm Cortex-A510 up to 1.8GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 640 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Supervooc Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4+ |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 20W | |