OnePlus Nord
#1031
ZTE Axon 11 5G
#1411Category Breakdown
OnePlus Nord
ZTE Axon 11 5G
Performance
78.483.6
Camera
94.964.6
Display
87.880.2
Battery
29.428.1
Build
75.478.7
Connectivity
82.282.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
64.158.8
Summary
- The OnePlus Nord features a 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, while the ZTE Axon 11 5G has a slightly larger 6.47-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and no HDR support.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset, but the Nord offers more RAM options up to 12GB compared to the Axon's maximum of 8GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Axon 11 has a higher resolution 64 MP main sensor, whereas the Nord's main camera is 48 MP but includes optical image stabilization.
- The Nord has a larger 4115 mAh battery with faster 30W charging, while the Axon 11 has a 4000 mAh battery and 18W charging.
- For software, the Nord runs on OxygenOS 12, which is based on Android 10 and upgradable to Android 12, while the Axon 11 uses MiFavor 10 on Android 10.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Nord utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Axon 11 features an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus Nord
ZTE Axon 11 5G
General
Release Date
2020, July 21
2020, March 23
Announced
2020, July 21
2020, March 23
Description
Also known as OnePlus 8 NORD 5G, OnePlus Z
Also available with 4G/LTE only
Display
Size
6.44"
6.47"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4115 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4115 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 70% in 30 min
18W wired, QC4
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)
159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
184 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Blue Marble, Gray Onyx (Gray Ash)
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE (3CA), 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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 (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12
Android 10, MiFavor 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass