Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
vivo iQOO Z7
Performance
87.387.6
Camera
65.766.3
Display
85.290.6
Battery
30.630.6
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
86.977.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
56.659.8
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, while the vivo iQOO Z7 has a slightly smaller 6.38-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution and refresh rate but offers a peak brightness of 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Nord CE 2 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset, whereas the iQOO Z7 uses the more advanced Dimensity 920.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the iQOO Z7 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), enhancing its photography capabilities compared to the Nord CE 2.
- Both devices have a 4500mAh battery, but the Nord CE 2 supports faster charging at 65W versus the 44W of the iQOO Z7.
- The Nord CE 2 runs on Android 11 with OxygenOS 13, while the iQOO Z7 comes with Android 13 and Funtouch 14, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
vivo iQOO Z7
General
Release Date
2022, February 17
2023, March 17
Announced
2022, February 17
2023, March 17
Description
N/A
Not to be confused withiQOO Z7for China
Display
Size
6.43"
6.38"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~413 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Schott Xensation glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 920 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Mali-G68 MC4
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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, (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
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
44W wired, 50% in 25 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)
158.9 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm (6.26 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
173 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue
Norway Blue, Pacific Night
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, 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, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

