OnePlus Nord
#1031
Samsung Galaxy A71
#1453Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord
Samsung Galaxy A71
Performance
78.482.5
Camera
94.966.8
Display
87.884.9
Battery
29.430.6
Build
75.487.8
Connectivity
82.262.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
64.158.3
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a glass front and plastic back with a plastic frame, making the Nord slightly more premium in build quality.
- The Nord's 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED display supports a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, offering smoother visuals compared to the A71's 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a 60Hz refresh rate and no HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Nord is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, which supports 5G, while the A71 uses the Snapdragon 730, lacking 5G capability.
- The Nord's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, whereas the A71 has a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, but the A71 offers a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera compared to the Nord's 32 MP.
- The Nord has a 4115 mAh battery with 30W charging, while the A71 has a larger 4500 mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Both devices run Android 10 but can be upgraded to newer versions, with the Nord using OxygenOS and the A71 using One UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord
Samsung Galaxy A71
General
Release Date
2020, July 21
2019, December 12
Announced
2020, July 21
2019, December 12
Description
Also known as OnePlus 8 NORD 5G, OnePlus Z
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-A715F/DS, SM-A715F/DSN (Global); SM-A715F/DSM (Russia)
Display
Size
6.44"
6.7"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm) - GlobalQualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) - Philippines
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4115 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4115 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, 70% in 30 min
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
163.6 x 76 x 7.7 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.30 in)
Weight
184 g
179 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue Marble, Gray Onyx (Gray Ash)
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Silver, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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, 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 (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass