OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) which has resolution of 720 x 1600. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB)
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17750 | Rs. 9999 |
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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. 17750. The launch Date of the second phone is April 8, 2021. The cost of Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has screen size of 6.5 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 Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 391 PPI & Realme's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than OnePlus's phone ~ 87.1%. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) has 20:09 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) (64 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB)'s 5 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 10 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme C21 (4GB RAM + 64GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 3 Lite | RMX3201, C21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 04, 2023 | April 8, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm | 76.4 x 165.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:09 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) | 120 Hz Touch , Sunlight Screen Support, COG Sealing Process, WideVine L3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, microUSB |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP55 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | Night Shield, Step Tracker, Game Space, APP Market, Theme Store, Clone Phone, Phone Manager, Telephone Number Identification, TUV Rheinland Certified |
| 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) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Mono |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6SX03 | CMOS Sensor |
| 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 | Supports 20 Continuous Shooting, Photograph Functions: Night Mode, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Video Recording Functions: Filter, Slow Motion, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p, 720P |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | Arm Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | IMG GE8320 |
| 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, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | 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 | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |