OnePlus Nord CE3 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

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Nord CE3 5G compared with Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
OnePlusNord CE3 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2023September 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.67″
Resolution2412 × 10802712 × 1220 (better)
Sharpness394 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,800 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio; 93.4% stated screen-to-body ratio6.67-inch AMOLED with 12-bit colour
Pixel density394 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detailDigit measured 948 nits outdoors with automatic brightness; this is a review measurement, not a maker peak ratingUp to 1,800 nits peak
Always-on display–GSMArena reports that the always-on display remains visible for only ten seconds
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features60, 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 reviewsUp to 120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming and 16,000 brightness levels; up to 2,160 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Mode; TÜV low blue light, circadian and flicker-free certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 782GQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 782G; up to 2.7 GHz, according to the maker overview4 nm octa-core processor up to 2.4 GHz; maker overview identifies four Cortex-A78 performance cores
GPUAdreno 642LQualcomm Adreno GPU; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 710
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; India configurations of 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB; no UK configuration assertedUK/global 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by both reviews
Cooling4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony 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 EIS200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; ALD coating and Super QPD autofocus
Ultra wide cameraSony IMX355, 8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS16 MP, f/2.4
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lensMain-camera digital cropping rather than an optical telephoto; GSMArena finds useful 2× results and weaker 4× results
Video recording4K 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 editor4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps, including Steady Mode1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 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 ModeAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, OIS and electronic video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,100 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Wired chargingUp to 80 W (better)Up to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-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 conditions5,100 mAh typical; maker claims up to 16 hours of video playback
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC; maker measured 1–61% in 15 minutes at 25°C with the screen off; 11 temperature sensors and a dedicated charging chip67 W turbo charging through USB-C; maker laboratory claims 50% in 17 minutes and 100% in 44 minutes; adaptor inclusion varies by region
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight184 g (better)187 g
Thickness8.2 mm7.98 mm (better)
Height × width162.7 × 75.5 mm161.15 × 74.24 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP54
MaterialsPlastic rear, confirmed by FoneArena and DigitMaker describes a double-sided glass body; both reviews identify a plastic frame
ColoursAqua Surge and Gray ShimmerMidnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Teal and Olive Green on the current UK maker page
ButtonsVolume and power keys on the right; infrared remote transmitter; no Alert Slider, confirmed by Digit–
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash resistance reported by FoneArena and Digit; not specified in the maker pages readIP54 dust and splash protection; not designed for immersion
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and temperature; infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and wired and wireless Hi-Res AudioStereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13MIUI 14 based on Android 13, confirmed by both reviews; Xiaomi's financial release establishes first Chinese sale on 26 September 2023, while the UK first-sale offer began at noon on 18 January 2024
Software updatesMaker promised at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; the original security support period has elapsedNotebookcheck reports three Android version upgrades and four years of security updates
In the boxPhone, 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 guideUK maker lists phone, adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick guide and warranty card; adaptor and other contents vary by region
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndia 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 support5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SIMHybrid slot for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD card up to 1 TBDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz bandsWi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.2
NFCYesNFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; Type-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by FoneArenaUSB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSSGPS L1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GNSS and sensor-assisted positioning

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