Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Realme Q3 Pro 5G
Performance
87.389.0
Camera
65.766.7
Display
85.286.5
Battery
30.630.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
86.977.2
Audio
8.999.5
Overall
56.661.3
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features a sleek build with a weight of 173g, while the Realme Q3 Pro 5G is slightly heavier at 179g.
- Both devices have a 6.43" display, but the Nord CE 2 offers an AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, compared to the Super AMOLED display of the Q3 Pro with a higher 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Nord CE 2 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900, while the Q3 Pro utilizes the more powerful Dimensity 1100.
- Both smartphones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Q3 Pro supports 4K video at 60fps, whereas the Nord CE 2 is limited to 30fps.
- They both include a 4500mAh battery, but the Nord CE 2 supports faster 65W charging compared to the 30W of the Q3 Pro.
- Software-wise, the Nord CE 2 runs on OxygenOS 13, while the Q3 Pro operates on Realme UI 2.0, both based on Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Realme Q3 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2022, February 17
2021, April 22
Announced
2022, February 17
2021, April 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.43"
6.43"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1100 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired
30W wired, 100% in 59 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm (6.32 x 2.88 x 0.31 in)
158.5 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.24 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
173 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue
Black, Blue, Electric Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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/6, 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

