Recently the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G debuted in the Indian market. The smartphone is priced under Rs 20,000. It comes with all the latest features including the OS. As the name suggests the device is a toned-down variant of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G which is priced below Rs 25,000. As a result, we’ve compared the two smartphones to help you decide which OnePlus phone is right for you.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Display
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: 6.59-inch full-HD+ display
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: 6.43-inch Full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED display
Processor
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: Snapdragon 695 SoC
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC
Rear camera(s)
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: The triple rear camera setup on the Nord CE 2 Lite 5G includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. A 2-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an aperture of f/2.4 round out the camera setup.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: Triple rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel main camera with 0.7-micrometre pixel size and an f/1.7 aperture lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a 119-degree field of view and an f/2.2 aperture lens. Both cameras have electronic image stabilisation (EIS) also there is a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture
Selfie camera
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: A 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: A 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture
RAM and storage
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage
Battery
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: 5,000mAh battery
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: 4,500mAh battery
Operating system
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1 on top
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: Android 11, with OxygenOS 11 on top
Starting Price
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: Rs 19,999
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: Rs 23,999
Our Take
However, both smartphones have a 120Hz display, but the most expensive one, the Nord 2 CE 5G, has an AMOLED display, which makes a significant difference. The cameras on the OnePlus Nord CE 2G are also superior to the Lite version, but the selfie cameras on both handsets are identical. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has a larger and faster-charging battery than the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. The Nord CE 2 is also equipped with the latest Android 12 operating system, as well as OxygenOS 12.1 on top. If you’re on a tight budget, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is a better option because it has a larger battery and the latest OS than the OnePlus Nord CE 2.
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