OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2780 x 1264 than OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26899 | Rs. 45900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26899. The launch Date of the second phone is January 23, 2024. The cost of OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 45900.
Display comparison
OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 450 PPI & OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.4% than OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 90.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.1:9.
Memory comparison
OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 12R (16GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 3 5G | 12R |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 05, 2023 | January 23, 2024 |
| In The Box | OnePlus 12R, 100W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Welcome Letter, Safety Information and Warranty Card, Logo sticker, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector, Protective Case, OnePlus RCC Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 162.7 x 8.2 mm | 75.3 x 163.3 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 207 g |
| Colors | Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer | Iron Gray, Cool Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1264 x 2780 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.4% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+ | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| 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 | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, SBC & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Aaccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 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 | LPDDR5X RAM, Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Cancellation Support, Dolby Atmos |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | Sony IMX890 |
| Features | 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, 0.6x - 20x Zoom | Frame Watermark, Auto HDR, Interval Shooting, Nightscape, Hi-Res Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Mode, Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Long Exposure, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, 0.6-20x Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Main) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | OxygenOS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1 × Cortex-A78 2.7GHz & 3 × Cortex-A78 2.4GHz & 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging | Yes, 100W SUPERVOOC Charging |