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OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi 12T (256GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Xiaomi 12T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12T X OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) 04Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.67"
AMOLED

1220x2712

108
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12T (256GB)

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Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)} 4 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB) vs 12T (256GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage
Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (107GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1220x2712 pixels28%
Higher resolution screen
409 PPIvs+446 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.43"vs+6.67"4%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
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
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 20MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4500 mAhvs+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30Wvs+120W3 times
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
ModelNord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)12T (256GB)
Other model namesOnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G (128GB+6GB RAM), EB2101, EB2103Xiaomi 12T 22071212AG (Global)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusXiaomi
Release date6/11/2021, Announced: 6/10/202110/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/2022
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)73.5 x 159.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.27 in)75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.43" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1220x2712 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI446 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported500nits[typ], 900nits[peak]
HDR10+
DCI-P3
Touch sampling rate: 480Hz

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User InterfaceOxygenOS 11 / 12 / 13MIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)ARM Mali-G610 MC6
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 318672 (v8)
Geekbench: 1812 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 791008 (v9)
Geekbench: 3756 (v5.1)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkEurope version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
India version:
SA/NSA (78)
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°
2MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.67" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.64µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.47" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
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 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Warp Charge
120W 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 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
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: Charkoal Ink, Blue Void, Silver Ray• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (128GB/6GB)Xiaomi 12T (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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