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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Vs OnePlus Nord: A better, cheaper Nord?

OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes at a starting price of Rs 22,999 in India and will go on sale on 16 June.

Priya Singh|Jun 11, 2021, 15:30:45 IST

OnePlus on Thursday launched the OnePlus Nord CE 5G in India at a starting price of Rs 22,999. This is the second model in the Nord series, which already includes the original OnePlus Nord. Both smartphones feature 5G connectivity, an AMOLED display, fast charging support and a Snapdragon 700-series chipset. Despite having a bigger battery and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the mid-range OnePlus Nord CE 5G is positioned below its sibling in terms of price. Is the lower price a good enough reason to buy it? Let's find out.[caption id="attachment_9704821" align="alignnone" width="1280"]

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus Nord: Prices

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes in three storage variants. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 22,999, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant is priced at Rs 24,999 and the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant will cost you Rs 27,999. It comes in Silver Ray, Blue Void and Charcoal Ink colour variants. The OnePlus Nord CE will be available for purchase starting 16 June in India.On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord comes in three storage variants: the 6 GB RAM+ 64 GB storage variant priced at Rs 24,999, the 8 GB RAM+ 128 storage variant priced at Rs 27,999 and the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant that will cost you Rs 29,999.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Vs OnePlus Nord: Detailed specifications comparison

Here is a detailed comparison of the OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord CE 5G in terms of specifications:

	OnePlus Nord CE 5G	OnePlus Nord
Display Size (inch)	6.43	6.44
Resolution (pixels)	2,400 x 1,080	2,400 x 1,080
Display Type	Fluid AMOLED, 90 Hz	Fluid AMOLED, 90 Hz
Dimensions(mm)	159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm	158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm
Weight (gm)	170	184
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
SIM Type	Nano	Nano
Processor	Snapdragon 750G 5G	Snapdragon 765G
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619	Adreno 620
RAM	6, 8, 12 GB	6, 8, 12 GB
On-board memory	128, 256 GB	64, 128, 256 GB
Rear camera array	Triple camera setup	Quad camera setup
Rear camera setup	64 MP primary sensor + 8 MP ultra wide angle lens + 2 MP mono lens	48 MP Sony IMX586 + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 5 MP depth lens + 2 MP macro lens
Secondary Camera	16 MP	32 MP Sony IMX616 + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens
Video Capture	4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	1080p @ 30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS
Flash	Yes	Yes
OS Version	Android 11	Android 11
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC	Yes, (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), BeiDou, A-GPS, NavIC
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G	2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G
Bluetooth	5.1	5.1
NFC	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint scanner	In-display	In-display
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Standard	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Battery (mAh)	4,500 mAh	4,115
Fast charging	Yes, Warp Charge 30 T Plus	Yes, Warp Charge 30 T
Colors	Blue Void, Charcoal Ink, Silver Ray	Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
Starting price	Starts at 22,999	Starts at Rs 24,999

Conclusion

Both the OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord CE 5G have their strong points. As the name of the OnePlus Nord "Core Edition" 5G suggests, this smartphone focuses on the fundamentals including a good display, a bigger 4,500 mAh battery that supports 30 T Plus Warp Charge tech and a 64 MP triple rear camera setup. It also promises to be nicer to hold than the standard Nord because it's lighter (weighing 170 gm) and is just 7.9 mm-thick.Priced lower than the standard OnePlus Nord, the Nord CE 5G also features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which is missing from the former device. Finally, OnePlus has regained its senses!An important thing to note is the Nord CE 5G has a plastic body, whereas the OnePlus Nord has a metallic build. The Nord also comes with a more powerful chipset than the Nord CE 5G. This is where the company has decided to save costs, and hence the lower asking price of Rs 22,999 for the CE 5G.Which one should you buy, you ask. While at the end of the day it comes down to your budget and expectations, at a premium of a mere Rs 2,000, the standard OnePlus Nord appears to still be the one to pick.