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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

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OnePlusNord CE 2 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2022February 2022
Display
Screen size6.43″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,200 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioAMOLED DotDisplay with a central camera cutout.
Pixel density409 ppi–
Brightness detailExpert Reviews measured peak brightness of 408 cd/m²; TechRadar reports 800 nits, without establishing the same measurement conditions–
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 EnhancementDCI-P3, reading and sunlight modes; maker specifies 700 nits typical high-brightness mode separately from 1,200 nits typical peak.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 900Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 900; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU on a 6 nm processOcta-core CPU up to 2.2 GHz.
GPUARM Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 619.
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 and UFS 2.2; expandable storage up to 1 TB. Configurations follow the current UK maker sheet rather than the review's initially sold UK 6/128 GB model.
Cooling–LiquidCool technology uses graphite layers and copper foil.
Cameras
Main camera64 MP108 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 TechRadarf/1.9, 1/1.52-inch sensor and nine-pixel binning to 2.1 µm.
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and EISf/2.2 and 118° field of view.
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels and EIS–
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lensDigital crop rather than a dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews).
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 4KRear 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; no 4K recording.
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; time-lapse1080p or 720p at 30 fps; f/2.4 selfie lens.
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.
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh equivalent capacity; optimised overnight charging–
Wired charging65 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 32 minutes; eight onboard temperature sensors and TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certificationMaker laboratory claims 50% in 15 minutes and full charge in 42 minutes; actual results vary.
Wireless charging–No wireless charging (Tech Advisor).
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight173 g202 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.12 mm
Height × width160.6 × 73.2 mm164.19 × 76.1 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsPlastic rear and frame, confirmed by the reviewsGlass back confirmed by the maker overview and Expert Reviews; Tech Advisor instead describes the back as plastic.
ColoursGray Mirror and Bahama BlueGraphite Gray, Polar White and Atlantic Blue.
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key on the right; no Alert Slider–
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingIP53 splash protection, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion.
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity and sensor core–
SpeakersSingle super linear speakerDual speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 11 based on Android 11MIUI 13 based on Android 11; no predicted number of later Android upgrades is treated as a guarantee.
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 information67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. First sale is kept at February 2022 month precision, with TechCoffeeHouse's contemporary report confirming Singapore store availability from 19 February. The UK release followed on 8 April (Tech Advisor); China's earlier Dimensity-based Note 11 Pro is a different model.
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 support–
SIMSeparate slots for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card; expandable storage up to 1 TBSIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.1.
NFCYesAvailability and functions vary by market.
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C.
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS–

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