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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G was launched in India today as the latest midrange smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a successor to the OnePlus Nord CE 5G — it runs on Android 11 like its predecessor, with the company's OxygenOS 11 skin running on top. The smartphone also features a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot.
In this article, we have compared OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G price in India and specifications with two of its top competitors: Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and Xiaomi 11i 5G.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 11i 5G: Price in India
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G price in India starts at Rs 23,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 24,999. The smartphone will be available in Bahama Blue and Grey Mirror colours according to OnePlus.
In comparison, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G was launched on February 16 for Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 28,999. The Realme 9 Pro+ is available in Aurora Green, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Blue colourways.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi 11i 5G was launched in India in January with a price tag of Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs. 26,999. Xiaomi 11i 5G is sold in Camo Green, Pacific Pearl, Purple Mist, and Stealth Black colour options.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 11i 5G: Specifications
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G, and Xiaomi 11i 5G all come with dual-SIM connectivity. Both Xiaomi 11i 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G run on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition and OxygenOS 11 skins on top, respectively. On the other hand, Realme 9 Pro+ runs on Android 12 out of the box with Realme UI 3.0 on top.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G sports a 6.43-inch (1,080x2,400) full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED display while the Realme 9 Pro+ features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED screen. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 11i 5G is equipped with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display. All three handsets come with a 90Hz refresh rate, while Realme 9 Pro+ and Xiaomi 11 offer a touch sampling rate of 180Hz and 360Hz, respectively.
Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Meanwhile, both Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and Xiaomi 11i 5G are equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
On the camera front, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G sports a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera with 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, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture lens. It also features a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
On the other hand, Realme 9 Pro+ is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 lens, an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 ultra-wide lens. and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. Like the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 11i 5G sports a triple camera setup with a 108-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.89 lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone comes with a 16-megapixel camera in the front, with an f/2.45 aperture lens.
Both the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Xiaomi 11i 5G come with 128GB of UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via a microSD (up to 1TB) via a dedicated card slot. Meanwhile, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G offers up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G runs on a 4,500mAh battery, which supports 65W SuperVOOC fast charging, while the packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports up to 60W SuperDart fast charging. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 11i 5G is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery that offers fast charging at 67W, according to the company.
Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11i comparison
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| Key Specs | |||
| Display | 6.40-inch | 6.40-inch | 6.67-inch |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Front Camera | 16-megapixel | 16-megapixel | 20-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4500mAh | 4500mAh | 4520mAh |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels |
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| GENERAL | |||
| Brand | Realme | OnePlus | Xiaomi |
| Model | 9 Pro+ 5G | Nord CE 2 5G | Mi 11i |
| Release date | February 16, 2022 | February 17, 2022 | March 29, 2021 |
| Launched in India | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dimensions (mm) | 160.20 x 73.30 x 7.99 | 160.60 x 73.20 x 7.80 | 163.70 x 76.40 x 7.80 |
| Weight (g) | 182.00 | 173.00 | 196.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 4500 | 4520 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary | Super VOOC | Proprietary |
| Colours | Aurora Green, Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue | Bahama Blue, Grey Mirror | Celestial Silver, Cosmic Black, Frosty White |
| Wireless charging | - | No | - |
| DISPLAY | |||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | - |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.40 | 6.40 | 6.67 |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass | - |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 409 | 409 | - |
| HARDWARE | |||
| Processor | octa-core | octa-core | octa-core |
| Processor make | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | - | Yes | - |
| Expandable storage type | - | microSD | - |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 1024 | - |
| Dedicated microSD slot | - | Yes | - |
| CAMERA | |||
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) | 64-megapixel (f/1.7) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) | 108-megapixel (f/1.75) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 16-megapixel (f/2.4) | 16-megapixel (f/2.4) | 20-megapixel (f/2.45) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SOFTWARE | |||
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Skin | Realme UI 3.0 | OxygenOS 11 | MIUI 12 |
| CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.20 | Yes, v 5.20 | Yes, v 5.20 |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| NFC | - | Yes | Yes |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | - | Yes | - |
| SIM 1 | |||
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |||
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | - |
| SENSORS | |||
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | - |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Face unlock | - | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | - | - | Yes |
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