Launched in February 2022, OnePlus Nord CE2 5G succeeds the OnePlus Nord CE 5G after eight months. What has changed since then? Find out in the specs comparison below.
| OnePlus Nord CE 5G specs: | OnePlus Nord CE2 5G specs: |
|---|---|
| 6.43-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED 20:9 @ 2400 x 1080 pixels, 410ppi, 90Hz | 6.43-inch HDR10+ Fluid AMOLED 20:9 @ 2400x1080 pixels, 409ppi, 90Hz |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Adreno 619 GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 GPI |
| 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X RAM | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM |
| 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.1 storage | 128GB UFS2.2 storage |
| Up to 1TB via microSD card | |
| Triple rear cameras: * 64MP f1.79 (main) * 8MP f2.25 (ultrawide) * 2MP f2.4 (mono) * LED flash, HDR, panorama | Triple rear cameras: * 64MP f/1.79 PDAF+CAF * 8MP ultrawide f/2.2 * 2MP macro f/2.4 * LED flash, 0.6-20x zoom |
| 16 MP f/2.5 front camera (1080p @ 30/60fps) | 16MP Sony IMX471 f/2.4 front camera (1080p @ 30/60fps) |
| Dual-SIM (nano) | Dual-SIM (nano) |
| 4G/5G | 4G/5G SA/NSA |
| WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | NFC |
| GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NaVIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint scanner (in-display) | Fingerprint scanner (in-display) |
| 3.5mm audio jack | 3.5mm audio jack |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| OxygenOS (Android 11) | OxygenOS (Android 11) |
| 4,500mAh battery w/ 30W fast charge | 4,500mAh battery w/ 65W fast charge |
| 159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9mm | 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm |
| 170g | 173 g |
| Blue Void, Charcoal Ink, Silver Ray | Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue |
| Launch price: * PHP 16,990 (8GB + 128GB) * PHP 19,990 (12GB + 256GB) | Launch price: * PHP 14,995 (6GB + 128GB) |
Summary of improvements for Nord CE2 5G:
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- MicroSD slot
- Supports Wi-Fi 6
- Mediatek Dimensity 900 released later, has smaller transistor size (6nm vs 8nm)
- Supports Bluetooth 5.2
- 65W SuperVOOC charging
The OnePlus Nord CE2 5G introduced a number of significant differences compared to its predecessor. Most of them, however, appear to be internal changes, including the introduction of a microSD function which was not available with Nord CE 5G, and faster charging function (65W vs 30W).
With both Snapdragon 750G and Dimensity 900 capable of supporting 5G connectivity, the difference lies more in their performance. In this regard, the SoC inside OnePlus Nord CE2 5G provides slightly better performance, supporting faster CPU speed, higher RAM capacity, and higher version of DDR memory.
In terms of connectivity, OnePlus Nord CE2 5G supports both Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6. A difference in GPS functions can be noted with the addition of Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) in lieu of India’s Navigation Indian Constellation (NaVIC), which is found in the older Nord CE 5G. You can learn more on distinguishing satellite navigation systems here.
Should you upgrade?
If you think you will need the capacity for expanded memory and the difference in internals, a shift to OnePlus Nord CE2 5G could be considered. Otherwise, it might be prudent to wait for the next release from OnePlus.
