Should you buy OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G or OnePlus Nord 1? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G starts at ₹ 25,677 and OnePlus Nord 1 starts at ₹ 24,999.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has screen size of 6.5 inches and OnePlus Nord 1 has screen size of 6.0 inches. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G comes up with internal storage of 128 GB/256 GB and RAM of 8 GB. OnePlus Nord 1 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB and RAM of 6 GB/8 GB/12 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8 and front camera of 16 MP (f/2.5 whereas latter has primary camera of 48 MP and front camera of 32 MP (f/2.5.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G | OnePlus Nord 1 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768 | Snapdragon 765 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB/8 GB/12 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB/256 GB | 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 75 | 80 | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches | 6.0 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768 | Snapdragon 765 | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB/8 GB/12 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB/256 GB | 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black | Blue Marble, Gray Onyx | |
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| Sim | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
DESIGN | |||
| Body Material | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:09 | ||
| Pixel Density | 399 ppi | 408 ppi density | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio | |
| Screen size | 6.5 inches | 6.0 inches | |
| Touchscreen | Fluid AMOLED | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768 | Snapdragon 765 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | |
| GPU | Adreno 642 | Adreno 620 | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB/8 GB/12 GB | |
STORAGE | |||
| Card Slot | No | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB/256 GB | 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama | |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (f/2.5 | 32 MP (f/2.5 | |
| Primary camera | 64 MP (f/1.8 | 48 MP | |
| Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | Yes | ||
| Audio Player | Yes | ||
| Speakers | Yes | ||
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Li-Po 5000 mAh Non-Removable | 5000 mAh | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE , aptX HD | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, SBAS, NavIC | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | ||
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Quick Charging | Fast charging | Fast charging 30W | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has screen size of 6.5 inches whereas other comes up with 6.0 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2400 pixels and 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses undefined and latter uses Fluid AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G comes up with primary camera of 64 MP (f/1.8 whereas OnePlus Nord 1 comes up with 48 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include LED flash, HDR, panorama.