OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
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| OnePlusNord 2 5G | OnePlusNord 2T 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2021 | May 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.43″ | 6.43″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2400 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 409 pixels per inch | 409 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display type | Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.22-inch area accounting for rounded corners | AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.22-inch area accounting for rounded corners |
| Pixel density | 410 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Expert Reviews measured 556 cd/m² in automatic daylight mode and around 510 cd/m² with HDR content | Expert Reviews measured 430 cd/m² manually, 556 cd/m² in automatic brightness and up to 512 cd/m² with HDR video |
| Always-on display | Always-on display supported by OxygenOS 11.3 | Always-on display confirmed by Tech Advisor |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear, confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | sRGB and Display P3; AI Color Boost and AI Resolution Boost; Reading, Night and Vibrant Color Effect modes | HDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color Enhancement |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI; maker launch confirms TSMC 6 nm process and ARM A78 architecture | MediaTek Dimensity 1300; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU up to 3 GHz and 6 nm process; HyperEngine 5.0 |
| GPU | ARM G77 MC9, published on the maker's India spec page | ARM Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; India-only 6/128 GB is excluded | LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by the reviews |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Main camera | Sony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens and OIS | Sony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens and OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.25, 119.7° field of view and EIS | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120° field of view and EIS |
| Front camera | Sony IMX615, 32 MP, f/2.45, 0.8 µm pixels and EIS | Sony IMX615, 32 MP, f/2.4, 0.8 µm pixels and EIS |
| Zoom | 0.6× to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens | 0.6× to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; 1080p and 720p time-lapse; video editor and dual-view recording | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p or 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 or 480 fps and 720p 240 or 960 fps; 1080p time-lapse and video editor |
| Front video | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP monochrome camera, f/2.4; phase and contrast autofocus; dual LED flash; AI Photo Enhancement, AI Video Enhancement and Group Shots 2.0 | Additional 2 MP monochrome camera, f/2.2; phase and contrast autofocus; dual LED flash; AI Scene Enhancement, AI Highlight Video, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Panorama, Retouching and Filters |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 65 W | Up to 80 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Non-removable 4,500 mAh typical capacity; dual-cell design | Non-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh typical equivalent capacity |
| Wired charging | Warp Charge 65; maker claims a full charge in less than 35 minutes | 80 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 27 minutes; TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certification and nine temperature sensors |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 189 g (better) | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 8.2 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 159.12 × 73.31 mm | 159.1 × 73.2 mm |
| Materials | Glass front and rear with a plastic frame, described by the reviews; maker's current UK dimensions differ slightly from the launch reviews' 158.9 × 73.2 × 8.25 mm | Gorilla Glass front and rear with a polycarbonate frame, confirmed by the reviews |
| Colours | Blue Haze and Gray Sierra in the UK; Green Woods leather finish was regional to India | Gray Shadow and Jade Fog |
| Buttons | Volume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; X-axis linear motor and Haptics 2.0 | Volume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; X-axis linear motor |
| Water resistance detail | No published IP rating | No published IP rating |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor; camera-based face unlock confirmed by the reviews | In-screen fingerprint sensor; camera-based face unlock confirmed by Tech Advisor |
| Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, SAR, proximity and sensor core | Fingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, dual ambient light sensors, SAR, proximity and sensor core |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers | Dual stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Noise cancellation support | Noise cancellation support |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | OxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11 | OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12 |
| Software updates | Maker promised two major Android updates and three years of security updates from launch; this original support period has elapsed | Maker promised two major Android updates and three years of security updates from launch; this original support period has elapsed |
| In the box | Phone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick start guide, safety and warranty information and SAR information | Phone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick start guide and safety and warranty information |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload, up to 1.2 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s subject to network support | UK 5G SA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload, up to 1.2 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s subject to network support |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM; dual 5G support depends on network services | Dual nano-SIM; dual 5G support depends on network services |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Hybrid 2.0 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC | Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0 | USB-C, USB 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and NavIC |
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