Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Xiaomi 12 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 12 Lite, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Xiaomi 12 Lite, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 595,669
- against 424,800
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 950 nits
- against 600 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 424,800 | 595,669 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 900 | 1,017 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,188 | 2,841 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A78 core at 2.4 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Cyan | Black, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 160.6 mm | 159.3 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 173 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 88.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | 950 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 | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Full sRGB, 12-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 3 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B13, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.73 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.6 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | IV2201 | 2203129G |
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