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OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE3 5G

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OnePlusNord 3 5GOnePlusNord CE3 5G
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023August 2023
Display
Screen size6.74″6.7″
Resolution2772 × 12402412 × 1080
Sharpness451 pixels per inch394 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits–
Display typeSuper Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 93.5% screen-to-body ratioFluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio; 93.4% stated screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density450 ppi394 ppi
Brightness detailMaker-stated peak brightness of 1,450 nitsDigit measured 948 nits outdoors with automatic brightness; this is a review measurement, not a maker peak rating
Screen protectionDragontrail front glass and Gorilla Glass 5 rear, confirmed by Tech Advisor–
Display featuresAdaptive 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 Mode60, 90 and 120 Hz modes; up to 240 Hz touch response; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; up to 2,160 Hz PWM below 90 nits and DC dimming above 90 nits; maker advertises Netflix and Prime HDR, but FoneArena and Digit found Netflix HDR unavailable during their reviews
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 9000Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
Memory8 GB – 16 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 9000; Android Central identifies the 4 nm chip and Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 coresQualcomm Snapdragon 782G; up to 2.7 GHz, according to the maker overview
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC10Adreno 642L
Storage typeLPDDR5X 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 IndiaLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; India configurations of 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB; no UK configuration asserted
CoolingMaker-stated 4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber with graphite cooling4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony 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 EISSony IMX890, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 24 mm equivalent focal length, six-element lens and 1.0 µm pixels; PDAF, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focusSony IMX355, 8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording4K 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 editor4K at 30 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; Steady Mode at either resolution and 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps, including Steady Mode
Camera featuresAdditional 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 FiltersAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, ICE 2.0, Nightscape, Portrait, Dual-view Video, HDR, panorama, text scanning, Extra HD and Pro Mode
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-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 conditionsNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh equivalent capacity; maker states at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditions
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition; maker lab claims 1–60% in 15 minutes80 W SUPERVOOC; maker measured 1–61% in 15 minutes at 25°C with the screen off; 11 temperature sensors and a dedicated charging chip
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193.5 g184 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.2 mm
Height × width162.6 × 75.1 mm162.7 × 75.5 mm
MaterialsGlass rear; Android Central identifies a plastic mid-frame, differing from Tech Advisor's aluminium descriptionPlastic rear, confirmed by FoneArena and Digit
ColoursMisty Green with a glossy glass finish and Tempest Gray with frosted anti-glare glassAqua Surge and Gray Shimmer
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; haptic motorVolume and power keys on the right; infrared remote transmitter; no Alert Slider, confirmed by Digit
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash resistance confirmed by Android Authority and Android Central; not an immersion ratingIP54 dust and splash resistance reported by FoneArena and Digit; not specified in the maker pages read
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, rear colour-temperature sensor and infrared blasterFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and temperature; infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and wired and wireless Hi-Res Audio
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13
Software updatesMaker promises at least three generations of Android upgrades and four years of security updates from launchMaker promised at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; the original security support period has elapsed
In the boxPhone, 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 casePhone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide, brand sticker, Red Cable Club card and safety guide
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK 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 supportIndia bands; 5G SA n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n41/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 15 download up to 800 Mbit/s and Cat 13 upload up to 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support
SIMDual nano-SIMHybrid slot for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD card up to 1 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4, 5.1 and 5.8 GHzWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC, AAC and SBC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C earphones supportedUSB-C, USB 2.0; Type-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by FoneArena
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSSGPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS

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