OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G was launched in India today as the latest midrange smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a successor to the OnePlus Nord CE 5G — it runs on Android 11 like its predecessor, with the company's OxygenOS 11 skin running on top. The smartphone also features a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot.
In this article, we have compared OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G price in India and specifications with two of its top competitors: Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and Xiaomi 11i 5G.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 11i 5G: Price in India 471d5s
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G price in India starts at Rs 23,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 24,999. The smartphone will be available in Bahama Blue and Grey Mirror colours according to OnePlus.
In comparison, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G was launched on February 16 for Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 28,999. The Realme 9 Pro+ is available in Aurora Green, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Blue colourways.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi 11i 5G was launched in India in January with a price tag of Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 26,999. Xiaomi 11i 5G is sold in Camo Green, Pacific Pearl, Purple Mist, and Stealth Black colour options.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 11i 5G: Specifications 5z473v
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G, and Xiaomi 11i 5G all come with dual-SIM connectivity. Both Xiaomi 11i 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G run on Realme UI 3.0 on top.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G sports a 6.43-inch (1,080x2,400) full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED display while the Realme 9 Pro+ features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED screen. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 11i 5G is equipped with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display. All three handsets come with a 90Hz refresh rate, while Realme 9 Pro+ and Xiaomi 11 offer a touch sampling rate of 180Hz and 360Hz, respectively.
Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
On the camera front, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G sports a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera with a 119-degree field of view and an f/2.2 aperture lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture lens. It also features a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
On the other hand, Realme 9 Pro+ is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 lens, an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 ultra-wide lens. and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. Like the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 11i 5G sports a triple camera setup with a 108-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.89 lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone comes with a 16-megapixel camera in the front, with an f/2.45 aperture lens.
Both the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Xiaomi 11i 5G come with 128GB of UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via a microSD (up to 1TB) via a dedicated card slot. Meanwhile, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G offers up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G runs on a 4,500mAh battery, which s 65W SuperVOOC fast charging, while the packs a 4,500mAh battery that s up to 60W SuperDart fast charging. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 11i 5G is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery that offers fast charging at 67W, according to the company.
Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11i comparison
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Display Rating |
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Key Specs |
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Display |
6.40-inch |
6.40-inch |
6.67-inch |
Processor |
MediaTek Dimensity 920 |
MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Front Camera |
16-megapixel |
16-megapixel |
20-megapixel |
Rear Camera |
50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
RAM |
6GB, 8GB |
6GB, 8GB |
8GB |
Storage |
128GB, 256GB |
128GB |
128GB, 256GB |
Battery Capacity |
4500mAh |
4500mAh |
4520mAh |
OS |
Android 12 |
Android 11 |
Android 11 |
Resolution |
1080x2400 pixels |
1080x2400 pixels |
1080x2400 pixels |
GENERAL |
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Brand |
Realme |
OnePlus |
Xiaomi |
Model |
9 Pro+ 5G |
Nord CE 2 5G |
Mi 11i |
Release date |
February 16, 2022 |
February 17, 2022 |
March 29, 2021 |
Launched in India |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Dimensions (mm) |
160.20 x 73.30 x 7.99 |
160.60 x 73.20 x 7.80 |
163.70 x 76.40 x 7.80 |
Weight (g) |
182.00 |
173.00 |
196.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) |
4500 |
4500 |
4520 |
Fast charging |
Proprietary |
Super VOOC |
Proprietary |
Colours |
Aurora Green, Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue |
Bahama Blue, Grey Mirror |
Celestial Silver, Cosmic Black, Frosty White |
Wireless charging |
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No |
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DISPLAY |
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Refresh Rate |
90 Hz |
90 Hz |
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Screen size (inches) |
6.40 |
6.40 |
6.67 |
Resolution |
1080x2400 pixels |
1080x2400 pixels |
1080x2400 pixels |
Protection type |
Gorilla Glass |
Gorilla Glass |
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Aspect ratio |
20:9 |
20:9 |
20:9 |
Pixels per inch (PPI) |
409 |
409 |
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HARDWARE |
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Processor |
octa-core |
octa-core |
octa-core |
Processor make |
MediaTek Dimensity 920 |
MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
RAM |
6GB, 8GB |
6GB, 8GB |
8GB |
Internal storage |
128GB, 256GB |
128GB |
128GB, 256GB |
Expandable storage |
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Yes |
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Expandable storage type |
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microSD |
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Expandable storage up to (GB) |
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1024 |
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Dedicated microSD slot |
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Yes |
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CAMERA |
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Rear camera |
50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
64-megapixel (f/1.7) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
108-megapixel (f/1.75) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4) |
No. of Rear Cameras |
3 |
3 |
3 |
Rear autofocus |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear flash |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Front camera |
16-megapixel (f/2.4) |
16-megapixel (f/2.4) |
20-megapixel (f/2.45) |
No. of Front Cameras |
1 |
1 |
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SOFTWARE |
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Operating system |
Android 12 |
Android 11 |
Android 11 |
Skin |
Realme UI 3.0 |
OxygenOS 11 |
MIUI 12 |
CONNECTIVITY |
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Wi-Fi standards ed |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
802.11 ax |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth |
Yes, v 5.20 |
Yes, v 5.20 |
Yes, v 5.20 |
USB Type-C |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Number of SIMs |
2 |
2 |
2 |
NFC |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
Active 4G on both SIM cards |
- |
Yes |
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SIM 1 |
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SIM Type |
Nano-SIM |
Nano-SIM |
Nano-SIM |
4G/ LTE |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
5G |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
SIM 2 |
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SIM Type |
Nano-SIM |
Nano-SIM |
Nano-SIM |
4G/ LTE |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
5G |
Yes |
Yes |
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SENSORS |
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In-Display Fingerprint Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
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Com/ Magnetometer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Proximity sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Accelerometer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Gyroscope |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Face unlock |
- |
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Yes |
Fingerprint sensor |
- |
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Yes |