OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 11i 5G compared
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G was launched in India today as the latest mid-range smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker. The smartphone features 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 on top. The smartphone also features a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot.
In this article, we compare the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G price and specifications in India with those of two of its biggest competitors — the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and the Xiaomi 11i 5G.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 11i 5G: Price in India
The 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 colour options, according to OnePlus.
For 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+ comes in Aurora Green, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Blue colour options.
Meanwhile, the 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 carries a price tag of Rs. 26,999. The Xiaomi 11i 5G comes in Camo Green, Pacific Pearl, Purple Mist, and Stealth Black color options.
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Xiaomi 11i 5G: Specs
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G, and Xiaomi 11i 5G all feature dual-SIM connectivity. Both the 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. The Realme 9 Pro+, on the other hand, runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 on top.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features a 6.43-inch (1,080×2,400) full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED display, while the Realme 9 Pro+ has a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 11i 5G features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display. All three phones have a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Realme 9 Pro+ and Xiaomi 11 offer 180Hz and 360Hz touch sampling rates 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 the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and Xiaomi 11i 5G come equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
In the camera department, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features a triple camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 119-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture lens. There is also a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro+ features 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. Much like the OnePlus Nord CE 2, the 5G features a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 11i 5G has a triple camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.89 lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone comes with a 16-megapixel camera on the front, with an f/2.45 aperture lens.
Both the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Xiaomi 11i 5G come with 128GB of inbuilt UFS 2.2 storage, which can be expanded via microSD (up to 1TB) via a dedicated card slot. Meanwhile, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G offers up to 256GB of inbuilt UFS 2.2 storage.
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC fast charging, while the has a 4,500mAh battery that supports up to 60W SuperDart fast charging. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 11i 5G comes with a 5,160mAh battery that offers 67W fast charging, according to the company.
Realme 9 Pro+ 5G in return for OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G in return for Xiaomi Mi 11i comparison
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| Key Specifications | |||
| Display | 6.40 inches | 6.40 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimension 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Front camera | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Rear view camera | 50 megapixel + 8 megapixel + 2 megapixel | 64 megapixel + 8 megapixel + 2 megapixel | 108 megapixel + 8 megapixel + 5 megapixel |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery capacity | 4500mAh | 4500mAh | 4520mAh |
| operating system | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Solution | 1080×2400 pixels | 1080×2400 pixels | 1080×2400 pixels |
| GENERAL | |||
| Brand | Realme | OnePlus | Xiaomi |
| Fashion model | 9 Pro+ 5G | North CE 2 5G | I 11i |
| Date of publication | 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 | Protected by property rights | Super-VOOC | Protected by property rights |
| To colour | Aurora Green, Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue | Bahama Blue, Gray Mirror | Celestial silver, cosmic black, icy white |
| Wireless charging | – | No | – |
| DISPLAY | |||
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz | – |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.40 | 6.40 | 6.67 |
| Solution | 1080×2400 pixels | 1080×2400 pixels | 1080×2400 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 makes | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | MediaTek Dimension 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB | 8GB |
| Internal memory | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | – | Yes | – |
| Expandable storage type | – | microSD | – |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | – | 1024 | – |
| Dedicated microSD slot | – | Yes | – |
| CAMERA | |||
| Rear camera | 50 megapixels (f/1.8) + 8 megapixels (f/2.2) + 2 megapixels (f/2.4) | 64 megapixels (f/1.7) + 8 megapixels (f/2.2) + 2 megapixels (f/2.4) | 108 megapixels (f/1.75) + 8 megapixels (f/2.2) + 5 megapixels (f/2.4) |
| Number 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 megapixels (f/2.45) |
| Number of front cameras | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SOFTWARE | |||
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Skin | Realme UI 3.0 | OxygenOS 11 | MIUI-12 |
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| Supported Wi-Fi standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 axe | 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 | – |
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| SIM type | Nano SIM card | Nano SIM card | Nano SIM card |
| 4G/LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM card 2 | |||
| SIM type | Nano SIM card | Nano SIM card | Nano SIM card |
| 4G/LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | – |
| SENSORS | |||
| Fingerprint sensor in the display | 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 |
