OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) vs OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs OnePlus 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2022 5:00 PM, updated: 2/22/2023 5:46 PM

Compare OnePlus 3 X OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
IPS

1080x2412

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003) Compare OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)

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15 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4
+128GB (101GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2412 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"20% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+158 grams (5.53 ounces)23% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

401 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Other model names	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (128GB+8GB RAM)	OnePlus Three, One Plus 3, OnePlus Rain, Asia/Europe model
Country or region available	India	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	OnePlus	OnePlus
Release date	4/30/2022, Announced: 4/28/2022	6/14/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)	74.7 x 152.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.01 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 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 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Support sRGB Display P3	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
System version	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	OxygenOS 12 / 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 406221 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Global 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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)	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 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	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	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) Sony IMX471 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
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/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
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 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
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 [wifi5] (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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) 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 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 4A
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	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 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
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: Black Dusk, Blue Tide	• 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 Lite (128GB/8GB)	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)
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