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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE3 5G

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OnePlusNord CE 2 5GOnePlusNord CE3 5G
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2022August 2023
Display
Screen size6.43″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 10802412 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch394 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioFluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio; 93.4% stated screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density409 ppi394 ppi
Brightness detailExpert Reviews measured peak brightness of 408 cd/m²; TechRadar reports 800 nits, without establishing the same measurement conditionsDigit measured 948 nits outdoors with automatic brightness; this is a review measurement, not a maker peak rating
Always-on displayAlways-on display confirmed by TechRadar–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5–
Display featuresHDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color Enhancement60, 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 900Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 900; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU on a 6 nm processQualcomm Snapdragon 782G; up to 2.7 GHz, according to the maker overview
GPUARM Mali-G68 MC4Adreno 642L
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; UK 8/128 GB configuration; India additionally offered 6/128 GB, according to the maker launch tableLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; India configurations of 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB; no UK configuration asserted
Cooling–4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm with four-to-one binning at 16 MP; EIS; no OIS, confirmed by TechRadarSony 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, 119° field of view and EISSony IMX355, 8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels 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 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor; reviews report no stabilisation at 4K4K 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 at 30 or 60 fps; time-lapse1080p or 720p at 30 fps, including Steady Mode
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP macro camera, f/2.4; phase and contrast autofocus; 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 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
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh equivalent capacity; optimised overnight chargingNon-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 charging65 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 32 minutes; eight onboard temperature sensors and TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certification80 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
Weight173 g184 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.2 mm
Height × width160.6 × 73.2 mm162.7 × 75.5 mm
MaterialsPlastic rear and frame, confirmed by the reviewsPlastic rear, confirmed by FoneArena and Digit
ColoursGray Mirror and Bahama BlueAqua Surge and Gray Shimmer
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key on the right; no Alert SliderVolume and power keys on the right; infrared remote transmitter; no Alert Slider, confirmed by Digit
Water resistance detailNo published IP 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 and sensor coreFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and temperature; infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersSingle super linear speakerDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and wired and wireless Hi-Res Audio
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 11 based on Android 11OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13
Software updatesMaker promised two years of Android version updates and three years of security patches from launch; this original support period has elapsedMaker promised at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; the original security support period has elapsed
In the boxPhone, 65 W SUPERVOOC adapter, cable supporting USB 2.0, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, brand sticker, quick start guide and safety and warranty informationPhone, 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 5G SA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/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 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
SIMSeparate slots for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card; expandable storage up to 1 TBHybrid 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 on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; 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; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C, USB 2.0; Type-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by FoneArena
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSGPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS

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