Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord 3
ZTE A41 Ultra
Performance
96.696.8
Camera
90.294.6
Display
95.793.4
Battery
92.292.0
Build
96.089.7
Overall
94.193.3
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord 3 features a 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 1240 x 2772 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE A41 Ultra has a slightly smaller 6.67-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 2400 pixels with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Nord 3 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chipset, whereas the A41 Ultra utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, with both offering robust processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Nord 3 includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the A41 Ultra boasts a 64 MP main sensor with additional telephoto capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Nord 3 supports faster charging at 80W compared to the A41 Ultra's 66W.
- The Nord 3 runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 15, providing a more recent software experience than the A41 Ultra, which operates on Android 12 with MyOS 12.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Nord 3 featuring a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the A41 Ultra has an aluminum frame, contributing to a slightly heavier design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
ZTE A41 Ultra
General
Release Date
2023, July 05
2022
Announced
2023, July 05
2022
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.67"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz
Resolution
1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1240
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MC10
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera
16 MP
44 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
44 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Yes
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
80W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 32 min
66W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
161.9 x 72.9 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
193.5 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Dragontrail Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Misty Green, Tempest Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 15
Android 12, MyOS 12
OS Version
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 15
Android 12, MyOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Unspecified

