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

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OnePlusNord CE 2 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2022November 2022
Display
Screen size6.43″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–900 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioFlat Flow AMOLED.
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 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Display featuresHDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color EnhancementDCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 900MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 900; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU on a 6 nm process6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz.
GPUARM Mali-G68 MC4Mali-G68.
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. 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 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 IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels.
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and EISf/2.2 and 119° 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 from the main camera; no 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 4K4K 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 or 60 fps; time-lapse1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps.
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; filmCamera filters.
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Wireless charging–No wireless charging (Tech Advisor).
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 certification–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight173 g187 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.9 mm
Height × width160.6 × 73.2 mm162.9 × 76 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
MaterialsPlastic rear and frame, confirmed by the reviewsGlass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews).
ColoursGray Mirror and Bahama BlueMidnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue.
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key on the right; no Alert Slider–
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingIP53, 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 with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 11 based on Android 11Maker 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 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. 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 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 TBDual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.2.
NFCYesNFC; functions vary by market.
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; 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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