Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Nord CE5
Battery capacity (5,200 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Nord CE5
AnTuTu benchmark (1,390,121 pts)
WinsDisplay
Nord CE5
Screen size (6.77")
WinsWeight
Nord 3
Total weight (193.5g)
WinsValue
Nord CE5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Nord 3 | Nord CE5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.74" | 6.77" | |
| 1,240 × 2,772 | 1,080 × 2,392 | |
| Fluid AMOLED | Fluid AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,450 nits | 1,430 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm) | |
| 844,865 | 1,390,121 | |
| — | 4,006 | |
| — | 3,033 | |
| 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh | |
| 80W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 193.5g | 199g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| glass front and back, plastic frame | plastic | |
| not rated | 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 Nord 3
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
OnePlus Nord 3
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
OnePlus Nord CE5
Highest resolution main camera.