OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Sony Xperia ion 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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4.6"
LED
LED
720x1280
12
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
BSI sensor |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Model | Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) |
Other model names | OnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G (128GB+6GB RAM), EB2101, EB2103 | Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | OnePlus | Sony |
Release date | 6/11/2021, Announced: 6/10/2021 | 6/4/2012 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.5 x 159.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.27 in) | 68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Display type | Fluid AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 6.43" inches | 4.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 319 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | OxygenOS 11 / 12 / 13 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 318672 (v8) Geekbench: 1812 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (11.49GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 100/50 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 850/1900/2100 |
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 (39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3.4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 66) TD-LTE (39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat3 (4, 17) |
Primary 5G network | Europe version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (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+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | 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 (39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3.4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 66) TD-LTE (39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119ยฐ 2MP depth f/2.4 | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.7ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
๐ Connectivity | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro HDMI Type D |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 1900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging Warp Charge | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 4 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 350 hours (14.6 days) |
โ Other features | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
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, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Charkoal Ink, Blue Void, Silver Ray | โข Colors: Black, White โข PlayNow โข SE Timescape โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) | Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.87W/kg (head) |