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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

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OnePlusNord CE 2 Lite 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2022November 2022
Display
Screen size6.59″6.67″
Resolution2412 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness401 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–900 nits
Display typeLCD, 20:9; sRGB and Display P3 supportFlat Flow AMOLED.
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Pixel density401 ppi–
Display featuresUp to 120 Hz; content-dependent refresh rate management and dark mode. TechRadar found no HDR streaming supportDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5GMediaTek Dimensity 1080
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G68.
Memory6 GB LPDDR4X in UK; India also offers 8 GB. Temporary virtual RAM uses storage and is not additional physical memory–
Storage type128 GB UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 1 TB, sharing the second SIM position. TechRadar pricing paragraph incorrectly says 256 GB; its own tested-spec paragraph and both maker tables specify 128 GBLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Current UK maker sheet lists all three configurations; the contemporary UK reviews tested 6 GB/128 GB and described that as the only locally available option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor).
Cooling–Twelve-layer graphite cooling system.
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP, six-element f/1.7 lens, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm with four-to-one binning; PDAF/continuous autofocus and EISSony IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels.
Ultra wide camera–f/2.2 and 119° field of view.
Front camera16 MP Sony IMX471, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels–
Zoom1–6× digital zoom; no optical telephotoDigital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).
Video recording1080p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps.
Front video1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist and 2 MP f/2.4 macro cameras; LED flash, AI scene enhancement, HDR, Nightscape, portrait, panorama, filters and dual-view videoAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; filmCamera filters.
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Wireless charging–No wireless charging (Tech Advisor).
Battery life detailSingle non-removable cell, maker typical capacity 5,000 mAh. Maker laboratory YouTube claim approximately 21 hours with Wi-Fi, default settings and video loop; normal usage varies–
Wired charging33 W SUPERVOOC; maker laboratory test 1% to approximately 50% in 30 minutes with official adapter, screen off, ambient and initial phone temperature 25 ± 1°C, tested 4 March 2022–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g187 g
Thickness8.5 mm7.9 mm
Height × width164.3 × 75.6 mm162.9 × 76 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsPlastic frame and back (Gadgets360 and TechRadar)Glass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews).
ColoursBlue Tide and Black DuskMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue.
Water resistance detail–IP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.
ButtonsVolume buttons left, power/fingerprint button right; no alert slider (exact maker table and both original tests). Generic alert-slider section in the exact English manual does not apply–
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint sensor and front-camera face unlockSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient-light, proximity and Sensor Core–
SpeakersSingle speaker (both original tests); maker describes super-linear speaker and noise cancellation supportDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12; first India sale 30 April 2022, later UK/Europe sale announced for 24 May 2022 (Tech Advisor reporting maker confirmation)Maker UK sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12); the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU. Historical update promises conflict, so no version count is assumed.
Software updatesLaunch commitment: two major Android version updates and three years of Android security updates; not a claim of ongoing support in 2026–
In the boxUK: phone, 33 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable (USB 2.0), case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick-start guide and safety/warranty information. India also lists a brand sticker67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. This entry follows UK/global hardware and configurations; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK Pro release was 4 April 2023 (Tech Advisor).
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK: LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/66, LTE-TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G SA and NSA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78. India: LTE-FDD B1/3/4/5/7/8/19/28A, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G SA n1/28A/41/78, NSA n41/77/78. Carrier support varies; importing does not guarantee local connectivity–
SIMHybrid SIM/SIM-or-microSD tray; nano-SIM (English manual)Dual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC and LHDCBluetooth 5.2.
NFCUK specification: NFC enabled. India table omits NFC; do not assume the UK capability applies to an imported Indian modelNFC; functions vary by market.
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C (Tech Advisor).
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou and QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1.

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