OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
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| OnePlusNord CE 2 5G | SamsungGalaxy A54 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2022 | March 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.43″ | 6.4″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 (better) | 2340 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 409 pixels per inch (better) | 403 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz (better) |
| Peak brightness | – | 1,000 nits |
| Display type | Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio | Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | Expert Reviews measured peak brightness of 408 cd/m²; TechRadar reports 800 nits, without establishing the same measurement conditions | 1,000 nits maximum brightness (TechRadar) |
| Always-on display | Always-on display confirmed by TechRadar | – |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (TechRadar) |
| Display features | HDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color Enhancement | Infinity-O camera cutout; Vision Booster; adaptive refresh rate; Eye Comfort Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Exynos 1380 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB (better) |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 900; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU on a 6 nm process | Exynos 1380 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process (TechRadar) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 | – |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; UK 8/128 GB configuration; India additionally offered 6/128 GB, according to the maker launch table | UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X memory (TechRadar); microSD expansion up to 1 TB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 64 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 TechRadar | F1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and EIS | F2.2 |
| Front camera | Sony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels and EIS | F2.2, fixed focus, no OIS |
| Zoom | 0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens | Digital zoom up to 10× |
| Video recording | 4K 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 4K | Up to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; VDIS and automatic reframing |
| Front video | 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; time-lapse | – |
| Camera features | Additional 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 Filters | 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; Nightography; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 21 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 65 W (better) | Up to 25 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Non-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh equivalent capacity; optimised overnight charging | Rated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 20 hours LTE internet, 19 hours Wi-Fi internet, 68 hours wireless audio playback and 46 hours LTE calls |
| Wired charging | 65 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 32 minutes; eight onboard temperature sensors and TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certification | 25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (TechRadar) |
| Wireless charging | – | Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar) |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 173 g (better) | 202 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm (better) | 8.2 mm |
| Height × width | 160.6 × 73.2 mm | 158.2 × 76.7 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP67 |
| Materials | Plastic rear and frame, confirmed by the reviews | Glass finish; Gorilla Glass 5 front and back with plastic frame (TechRadar) |
| Colours | Gray Mirror and Bahama Blue | Awesome Lime, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite, Awesome White |
| Buttons | Volume key on the left; power key on the right; no Alert Slider | – |
| Water resistance detail | No published IP rating | Tested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; resistance may diminish over time |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock | Optical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity and sensor core | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing |
| Speakers | Single super linear speaker | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket |
| Microphones | Noise cancellation support | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 |
| Software updates | Maker promised two years of Android version updates and three years of security patches from launch; this original support period has elapsed | Four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028 |
| AI features | – | Photo Remaster and Object Eraser; Circle to Search with Google available after a software update |
| Safety features | – | Samsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled |
| In the box | Phone, 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 information | USB-C cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (TechRadar) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | UK 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 support | 5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM |
| SIM | Separate slots for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card; expandable storage up to 1 TB | Dual SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4 and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBC | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Supported |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socket | USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
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