OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) vs OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs OnePlus 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4 |
Fluid AMOLED / Optic AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Model | Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) |
Other model names | OnePlus Nord CE 2 (IV2201) | OnePlus Three, One Plus 3, OnePlus Rain, China model |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China |
Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus |
Release date | 2/22/2022, Announced: 2/17/2022 | 6/14/2016 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.2 x 160.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.32 in) | 74.7 x 152.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.01 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 158 grams (5.53 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Display type | Fluid AMOLED | Optic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.43" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | OxygenOS 11 / 12 / 13 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 64GB (50GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Europe version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119° 2MP macro f/2.4 | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.97" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 4A |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 65W Wired fast charging Warp Charge | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue | • Colors: Graphite, Soft gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Oxygen OS 3.2.4 • LED notification (RGB) • Rear camera: Sony IMX298 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX179 sensor • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dash Charge • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Dirac Power Sound • Miracast • WiFi dual-band |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/6GB) | OnePlus 3 (64GB A3000 China) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.995W/kg (head), 0.645W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |