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

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”] OnePlus Nord CE 5G[/caption]

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:

| | 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.