OnePlus Nord 2 5G
#809
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
#738Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.552.4
Display
84.584.5
Battery
60.063.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.068.5
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord 2 5G features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G has a similar glass front but uses a plastic back and frame, making the Nord 2 slightly more premium in build quality.
- Both devices have a 90Hz display, but the Nord 2 utilizes a Fluid AMOLED panel with HDR10+, offering better color and contrast compared to the A33's Super AMOLED without HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Nord 2 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 chipset, which generally outperforms the Exynos 1280 in the A33.
- The Nord 2's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, providing superior resolution compared to the A33's 48 MP, although both have OIS.
- The A33 has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Nord 2's 4500 mAh, but the Nord 2 supports faster 65W charging.
- Software-wise, the Nord 2 runs on Android 11 with OxygenOS, while the A33 comes with Android 12 and One UI, offering a more updated software experience with longer upgrade support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
General
Release Date
2021, July 22
2022, March 17
Announced
2021, July 22
2022, March 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.43"
6.4"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G77 MC9
Mali-G68
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD, 100% in 30 min
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.1 x 73.3 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
189 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green Wood, Pac-Man Edition
Black, White, Blue, Peach
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, SBAS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No