Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs OnePlus 9R
Comparison between OnePlus Nord 2 5G and OnePlus 9R: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord 2 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
OnePlus 9R, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 821,600
- against 714,400
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,249
- against 1,105
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 714,400 | 821,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,105 | 1,249 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,135 Best value | 3,092 |
| 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 with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Green, Cyan | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 161 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| 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+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, MEMC, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-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 Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.85 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 9R |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | DN2101, DN2103 | LE2101, LE2100 |
