OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18566 | Rs. 18930 |
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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. 18566. The launch Date of the second phone is April 28, 2022. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18930.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 401 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 CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.1% than OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.1%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + 2 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Nord CE 3 Lite | Nord CE 2 Lite |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 04, 2023 | April 28, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm | 75.6 x 164.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) | Support sRGB, Display P3, Ambient Display, Dark mode |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | SA: 1/28A/41/78, NSA: 41/77/78 |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP55 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | Noise Cancellation Support, Super Linear Speaker |
| 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) | 64 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 | AI Scene Enhancement, Slo-mo, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Retouching |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, 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 v12 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS | Decoder: 3GPP, AMR-WB, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, AAC, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | 3GPP, H263, AV1, AVC, HEVC, MPEG4, VP8, VP9 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |