OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G vs Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14340 | Rs. 75990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 04, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is Rs. 14340. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) is Rs. 75990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's 6.72 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has IPS Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 391 PPI display density. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 15 (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 outshines Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has version 13 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) has version v17 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 3 Lite | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 04, 2023 | September 12, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6SX03 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Scene Enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | iOS v17 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |