OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 16
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 16 has better RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 has better resolution of 2670 x 1200 than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi 16 has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | Xiaomi 16 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 14372 | Rs. 59990 |
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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 is Rs. 14372. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi 16 is Rs. 59990.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 16's 6.67 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi 16 has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 439 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than OnePlus's phone ~ 87.1%. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 16's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 16 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 outclasses Xiaomi 16's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G's 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 15 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | Xiaomi 16 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 3 Lite | 16 |
| 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 | October 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 439 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Shatterproof Glass |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
| 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| 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, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | |
| 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 ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6SX03 | LightHunter 900 |
| 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 | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | |
| 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, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |