Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs OnePlus 9
Comparison between OnePlus Nord 2 5G and OnePlus 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus 9, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord 2 5G, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.7 mm
OnePlus 9, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 500 nits
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 714,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,105 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,135 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1x Cortex-A78 at 3.0 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU: 1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Green, Cyan | White, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % | 87.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
Battery
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.55″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | DN2101, DN2103 | LE2113, LE2111, LE2110, LE2117, LE2115 |
