In depth comparison and review of OnePlus Nord CE 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 159.2 mm | 164.3 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has greater height than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Width | 73.5 mm | 75.6 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has greater width than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.5 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 5G is narrower than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Weight | 170 g | 195 g | OnePlus Nord CE 5G is lighter than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Body Colour | Charcoal ink | Blue void | Black dusk | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is waterproof. |
SAR Value | 1.28 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | 1.251 W/kg (body), 0.987 W/kg (head), 2.725 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Fluid Amoled | LCD | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.43" | 6.59" | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has larger screen size than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2412 x 1080 pixels | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has better screen resolution than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 410 ppi | 401 ppi | OnePlus Nord CE 5G has better pixel density than OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has better refresh rate than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Display Features | Reading mode, Dark mode, sRGB support | Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, sRGB support |
PROCESSOR | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
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Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
MEMORY | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB + up to 5 GB virtual extension | OnePlus Nord CE 5G has more RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Memory Interface | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.79 | F/1.7 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has better lens aperture than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | 6-element | |
Pixel Size | 0.7 μm | 0.7 μm | Both phones have the same camera pixel size. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 6x | |
Special Effects | HDR | HDR, face retouch | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, UltraShot HDR | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, portrait mode, Nightscape capture mode, Filter mode, dual-view | |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), AI scene detection, 4-in-1 to 1.4μm pixel | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), AI Triple camera, AI Scene Enhancement, 4-in-1 to 1.4μm pixel |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord CE 5G has better second camera resolution than OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 119 degree(s) | - | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Both phones have the same third camera resolution. |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Monochrome | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.45 | F/2.0 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has better front lens aperture than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | 1 μm | Both phones have the same front camera pixel size. |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, face retouch | HDR, face retouch | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode, Portrait | Time-lapse mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has larger battery capacity than OnePlus Nord CE 5G. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Warp Charge 30T technology | SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Run Time Details | - | Playback (YouTube): up to 21 hrs |
CELLULAR | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | OxygenOS (based on Android 11) | OxygenOS (based on Android 12) | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
MEDIA | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, LDAC, ALAC, Vorbis, apt-X HD | AAC, MP3, FLAC, apt-X, LDAC, RAW, OPUS, AMR-WB, 3GPP, SBC, Vorbis, apt-X HD, LHDC, GSM, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP9, HEIF, HEIC | AVC, MPEG-4, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9, 3GPP, AV1 |
FEATURES | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, sensor core | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, sensor core | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | Face Unlock | Face Unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Super linear speaker | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Super linear speaker |
OTHERS | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite |
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Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, screen protector (pre-applied), Warp Charge 30 power adapter, Warp Type-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), protective case, SuperVOOC 33W power adapter |
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