OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Xiaomi POCO F4

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Nord CE 2 5G compared with POCO F4
OnePlusNord CE 2 5GXiaomiPOCO F4
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2022June 2022
Display
Screen size6.43″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch (better)395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness–1,300 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioE4 AMOLED DotDisplay, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2.76 mm camera cut-out and 5,000,000:1 contrast
Pixel density409 ppi–
Brightness detailExpert Reviews measured peak brightness of 408 cd/m²; TechRadar reports 800 nits, without establishing the same measurement conditions900 nits HBM and 1,300 nits peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display confirmed by TechRadar–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresHDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color Enhancement100% DCI-P3 typical, TrueColor, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 360 Hz touch sampling, MEMC, sunlight display 3.0, 360° ambient light sensing and SGS Eye Care Display; maker DynamicSwitch offers 60/90/120 Hz
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 900; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU on a 6 nm process7 nm Kryo 585; one A77-based Prime core at 3.2 GHz, three A77-based Gold cores at 2.42 GHz and four A55-based Silver cores at 1.8 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G68 MC4Adreno 650
AI engine–Maker overview cites 15 TOPS from Qualcomm
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; UK 8/128 GB configuration; India additionally offered 6/128 GB, according to the maker launch tableLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB; India review's 12 GB configuration is not a UK option; no microSD slot, as confirmed by Android Authority
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology 2.0, seven-layer graphite heat dissipation structure and 3,112 mm² vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP (better)
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 TechRadar64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 4-in-1 binning to 1.4 µm and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and EIS8 MP, f/2.2 and 119° field of view
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels and EIS20 MP, f/2.45
Zoom0.6× 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 and Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; time-lapse–
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 f/2.4 macro camera with 1.75 µm pixels
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 67 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh equivalent capacity; optimised overnight charging4,500 mAh typical
Wired charging65 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 32 minutes; eight onboard temperature sensors and TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certification67 W turbo charging and included 67 W adaptor; Middle Middle Tab technology; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight173 g (better)195 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.7 mm (better)
Height × width160.6 × 73.2 mm163.2 × 75.95 mm
MaterialsPlastic rear and frame, confirmed by the reviewsGlass back and plastic frame, as described by The Indian Express
ColoursGray Mirror and Bahama BlueMoonlight Silver, Night Black and Nebula Green
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key on the right; no Alert Slider–
Water resistance detailNo published IP rating–
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockSide fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity and sensor coreProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass and IR blaster; X-axis linear motor
SpeakersSingle super linear speakerStereo 1216 super-linear and 1012 speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video playback
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 11 based on Android 11MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12, as reported by both reviews
Software updatesMaker promised two years of Android version updates and three years of security patches from launch; this original 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, 67 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card, safety information and USB-C to 3.5 mm adaptor
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 supportSub-6 GHz NSA/SA 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO
SIMSeparate slots for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card; expandable storage up to 1 TBDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.2
NFCYesNFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B2a and NavIC; maker labels GLONASS as L1

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