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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB) vs OnePlus 7 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs OnePlus 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 7 X OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB) 12Points
6.59"
IPS

1080x2412

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 7 (128GB)

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Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)} 12 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB) vs 7 (128GB)} 16 Advantages OnePlus 7 (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2412 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+6.59"3%
Larger screen
vs6.41"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP28%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+5000 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3700 mAh
+33W65%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs20W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+182 grams (6.37 ounces)7%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage
Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
401 PPIvs+402 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.7 (aperture)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
ModelNord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Other model namesOnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (128GB+6GB RAM)OnePlus 7 GM1900, GM1901, GM1903, GM1905, BBK GuacamoleB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusOnePlus
Release date4/30/2022, Announced: 4/28/20226/4/2019, Announced: 5/14/2019
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)74.8 x 157.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.21 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOptic AMOLED
Screen size6.59" inches6.41" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2412 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresSupport sRGB
Display P3
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 12
User InterfaceOxygenOS 12 / 13OxygenOS 9 / 10 / 11 / 12

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 406221 (v9)AnTuTu: 367812 (v7)
Geekbench: 11075 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 36fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
India version:
SA/NSA (1, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.41.12µm
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX471 sensor
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@480fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX586 sensor
Sony IMX471 sensor

📸 Front camera

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, watts33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black Dusk, Blue Tide• Colors: Mirror Gray, Red
• Silicon case included

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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