Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 42499 | Rs. 19685 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 27, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is Rs. 19685.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.39 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 27, 2019 | July 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.6 x 9.57 mm | 75.5 x 162.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g |
| Colors | Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 93.4% |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | No | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A(703~733MHz)/n40/n41/n78. NSA: n1/n3/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Cancellation Support, X-axis linear motor, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.75 13 MP f/2.2 with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.79 (Main) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| Features | Slow Motion, Low Light Enhancement Technology, HDR, Portrait Photography, Panorama, AI Camera, 2x Optical Zoom Lens | Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, Google Lens, Extra HD, Pro Mode, 0.6x - 20x Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP f/2 | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Main) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 1 × Cortex-A78 2.7GHz & 3 × Cortex-A78 2.4GHz & 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GP, MP4, WebM, MKV | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC |
| Video | MP3, MID, AMR, AWB, 3GP, MP4, M4A, AAC, WAV, OGG, FLAC, MKV | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 27W | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |