OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1240 than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18843 | Rs. 29809 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 04, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18843. The launch Date of the second phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29809.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.72 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 450 PPI & OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.5% than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 87.1%. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 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 run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 3 5G (16GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 3 Lite | Nord 3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 04, 2023 | July 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm | 75.1 x 162.6 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 193.5 g |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | Tempest Gray, Misty Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 93.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Dragontrail Glass |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) | 1450nit Peak Brightness, eye protection mode, screen color mode, sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Touch Response Rate: Up to 1000 Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | 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: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | Support Dolby Atmos, Stereo dual speakers |
| 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) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 112˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6SX03 | IMX890 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 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 v13 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Mediatek Dimensity 9000 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 1x Arm Cortex-X2 at 3.05GHz & 3x Arm Cortex-A710 up to 2.85GHz & 4x Arm Cortex-A510 up to 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| 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 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Supervooc Fast Charging |