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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G vs OnePlus Nord 3 5G

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OnePlusNord 2T 5GOnePlusNord 3 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2022July 2023
Display
Screen size6.43″6.74″
Resolution2400 × 10802772 × 1240
Sharpness409 pixels per inch451 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,450 nits
Display typeAMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.22-inch area accounting for rounded cornersSuper Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 93.5% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density409 ppi450 ppi
Brightness detailExpert Reviews measured 430 cd/m² manually, 556 cd/m² in automatic brightness and up to 512 cd/m² with HDR videoMaker-stated peak brightness of 1,450 nits
Always-on displayAlways-on display confirmed by Tech Advisor–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Dragontrail front glass and Gorilla Glass 5 rear, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Display featuresHDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color EnhancementAdaptive 40/45/60/90/120 Hz depending on brightness and content; up to 1,000 Hz touch response; 10-bit colour, HDR10+, sRGB and Display P3; Eye Comfort, Image Sharpener, Video Color Enhancer and Dark Mode
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1300MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 1300; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU up to 3 GHz and 6 nm process; HyperEngine 5.0MediaTek Dimensity 9000; Android Central identifies the 4 nm chip and Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores
GPUARM Mali-G77 MC9Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by the reviewsLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; maker lists 8/128 GB and 16/256 GB configurations. Android Central reports only 16/256 GB at UK launch, with both configurations in other European markets and India
Cooling–Maker-stated 4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber with graphite cooling
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens and OISSony IMX890, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens, PDAF, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 120° field of view and EIS8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus
Front cameraSony IMX615, 32 MP, f/2.4, 0.8 µm pixels and EIS16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom0.6× to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording4K 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 editor4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; Ultra Steady at 1080p 60 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse1080p or 720p at 30 fps; Steady Mode at either resolution and 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 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 FiltersAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional phase and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, AI Scene Enhancement, AI Highlight Video, Movie, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Video Portrait, Panorama, Text Scanner, Retouching and Filters
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh typical equivalent capacityNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh typical equivalent capacity; Battery Health Engine with maker-stated retention of at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditions
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 27 minutes; TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certification and nine temperature sensors80 W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition; maker lab claims 1–60% in 15 minutes
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g193.5 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.1 mm
Height × width159.1 × 73.2 mm162.6 × 75.1 mm
MaterialsGorilla Glass front and rear with a polycarbonate frame, confirmed by the reviewsGlass rear; Android Central identifies a plastic mid-frame, differing from Tech Advisor's aluminium description
ColoursGray Shadow and Jade FogMisty Green with a glossy glass finish and Tempest Gray with frosted anti-glare glass
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; X-axis linear motorVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; haptic motor
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingIP54 dust and splash resistance confirmed by Android Authority and Android Central; not an immersion rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor; camera-based face unlock confirmed by Tech AdvisorIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, dual ambient light sensors, SAR, proximity and sensor coreFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, rear colour-temperature sensor and infrared blaster
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13
Software updatesMaker promised two major Android updates and three years of security updates from launch; this original support period has elapsedMaker promises at least three generations of Android upgrades and four years of security updates from launch
In the boxPhone, 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 informationPhone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide and safety guide; UK maker list omits a case
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK 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 supportUK maker lists sub-6 GHz 5G SA and NSA including n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 19 download up to 1.6 Gbit/s and Cat 18 upload up to 200 Mbit/s, subject to network support
SIMDual nano-SIM; dual 5G support depends on network servicesDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Hybrid 2.0Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4, 5.1 and 5.8 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.3; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0USB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C earphones supported
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and NavICGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS

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