OnePlus Nord CE 5G
#1029
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
#902Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.748.7
Display
84.588.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
66.667.4
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord CE 5G features a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G has a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Nord CE is powered by the Snapdragon 750G, whereas the M52 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 778G, providing better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the M52 includes additional ultrawide and macro lenses, enhancing versatility.
- The Nord CE has a 4500 mAh battery with 30W charging, while the M52 boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs and frames, but the M52 includes Gorilla Glass 5 on the front for added durability.
- Software experiences differ slightly, with the Nord CE running OxygenOS and the M52 using One UI, both upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
General
Release Date
2021, June 10
2021, September 24
Announced
2021, June 10
2021, September 24
Description
Also known as OnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.43"
6.7"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz
Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~410 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7um, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 70% in 30 min
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
164.2 x 76.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.29 in)
Weight
170 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Icy Blue, Blazing Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, 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, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No