Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G56
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
45.045.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
65.665.6
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G56 features a slightly larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite has a 6.59-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, also at 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G56 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7060 chipset, whereas the Nord 2 Lite uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, both offering efficient performance.
- The Moto G56 has a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, while the Nord 2 Lite boasts a 64 MP main camera with additional macro and depth sensors.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Moto G56 at 5200 mAh compared to the Nord 2 Lite's 5000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 33W versus 30W.
- For software, the Moto G56 runs on Android 15, providing a more recent experience compared to the Nord 2 Lite's Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Moto G56 featuring Gorilla Glass 7i on the front and a silicone polymer back, while the Nord 2 Lite has a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G56
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
General
Release Date
2025, May 29
N/A
Announced
2025, May 29
N/A
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.72"
6.59"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.6 GHz
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
IMG BXM-8-256
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.7µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5200 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.8 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pantone (Black Oyster, Gray Mist, Dazzling Blue, Dill)
Black Dusk, Blue Tide
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, 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, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1
OS Version
Android 15
Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

