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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

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OnePlusNord 2T 5GSamsungGalaxy A53 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2022March 2022
Display
Screen size6.43″6.5″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeAMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.22-inch area accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density409 ppi–
Brightness detailExpert Reviews measured 430 cd/m² manually, 556 cd/m² in automatic brightness and up to 512 cd/m² with HDR videoUp to 800 nits with adaptive brightness enabled and ambient light above 20,000 lux
Always-on displayAlways-on display confirmed by Tech Advisor–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresHDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color EnhancementInfinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1300Exynos 1280
Memory8 GB – 12 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 1300; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU up to 3 GHz and 6 nm process; HyperEngine 5.0Exynos 1280 identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, two cores at 2.4 GHz and six at 2 GHz; 5 nm process
GPUARM Mali-G77 MC9–
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by the reviewsMicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101 GB available on the 128 GB model
Cameras
Main camera50 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens and OISF1.8, autofocus, optical image stabilisation and VDIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 120° field of view and EISF2.2, fixed focus
Front cameraSony IMX615, 32 MP, f/2.4, 0.8 µm pixels and EISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
Zoom0.6× to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lensDigital zoom up to 10×
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 editorUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; automatic frame-rate adjustment in low light
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse–
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 Filters5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh typical equivalent capacityRated capacity 4,860 mAh; up to 16 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 60 hours audio playback and 42 hours LTE calls
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 27 minutes; TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certification and nine temperature sensors25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g189 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.1 mm
Height × width159.1 × 73.2 mm159.6 × 74.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsGorilla Glass front and rear with a polycarbonate frame, confirmed by the reviews–
ColoursGray Shadow and Jade FogAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; X-axis linear motor–
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; safe against low water pressure only
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor; camera-based face unlock confirmed by Tech AdvisorUnder-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, dual ambient light sensors, SAR, proximity and sensor coreAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersDual stereo speakersStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Software updatesMaker promised two major Android updates and three years of security updates from launch; this original support period has elapsedFour generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promised
AI features–Night mode combines up to 12 frames; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Secure Folder; Private Share with time-limited access
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 informationNo charger included
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 support5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM; dual 5G support depends on network servicesDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
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 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.1
NFCYesSupported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and NavICGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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