Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE3 vs OnePlus Nord 3
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE3 and OnePlus Nord 3: 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 CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE3, if you care about…
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 193.5 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD
OnePlus Nord 3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 916,086
- against 635,774
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,450 nits
- against 1,100 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.05 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 635,774 | 916,086 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 core, three Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X2 core at 3.05 GHz, 3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.85 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Grey, Blue | Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 162.7 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 193.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.9 % | 89.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,450 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,240 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 451 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 1,000 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10 | Dragontrail Glass, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 3 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 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 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 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 n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 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, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.17 W/kg | 1.13 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.91 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 7,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE3 | Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2569 | CPH2491, CPH2493 |
