Category Breakdown
Motorola Edge
OnePlus Nord
Performance
83.478.4
Camera
63.194.9
Display
84.787.8
Battery
30.629.4
Build
75.275.4
Connectivity
84.682.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
64.564.1
Summary
- The Motorola Edge features a larger 6.7-inch OLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the OnePlus Nord has a slightly smaller 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+ and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, offering higher pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the Snapdragon 765G chipset, but the Edge offers more RAM options, reaching up to 256GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Edge has a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, whereas the Nord features a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, enhancing image stabilization.
- The Edge has a 4500 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Nord has a smaller 4115 mAh battery but supports faster 30W charging.
- Both run on Android 10, but the Nord is upgradable to Android 12 and features OxygenOS, while the Edge has a more basic software experience with no upgrade path mentioned.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Edge
OnePlus Nord
General
Release Date
2020, April 22
2020, July 21
Announced
2020, April 22
2020, July 21
Description
N/A
Also known as OnePlus 8 NORD 5G, OnePlus Z
Display
Size
6.7"
6.44"
Type
OLED, 90Hz, HDR10
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1.12µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.0µmTOF 3D, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
25 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.9µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4115 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4115 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
30W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.6 x 71.1 x 9.3 mm (6.36 x 2.80 x 0.37 in)
158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight
188 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
Blue Marble, Gray Onyx (Gray Ash)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

