Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Ace Racing
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Ace Racing
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
Nord CE 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (318,672 pts)
WinsDisplay
Ace Racing
Screen size (6.59")
WinsWeight
Nord CE 5G
Total weight (170g)
WinsValue
Ace Racing
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Ace Racing | Nord CE 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.59" | 6.43" | |
| 1,080 × 2,412 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| IPS LCD | Fluid AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 600 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | |
| — | 318,672 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 67W | 30W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 205g | 170g | |
| 8.7mm | 7.9mm | |
| plastic | glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| none | none | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
OnePlus Ace Racing
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Highest resolution main camera.