OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) vs OnePlus 7T (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus 7T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/12/2021 9:11 AM, updated: 2/22/2023 5:44 PM

Compare OnePlus 7T X OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points OnePlus 7T (256GB) Compare OnePlus Nord CE 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 7T (256GB)

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10 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	vs	13 Advantages OnePlus 7T (256GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4500 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3800 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.43"	vs	+6.55"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 16MP3% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (223GB available)

Fluid AMOLED

90Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Other model names	OnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G (256GB+8GB RAM), EB2101, EB2103	OnePlus 7T (256GB + 8GB RAM), HD1900, HD1901, HD1903, HD1905
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, India
Brand	OnePlus	OnePlus
Release date	6/11/2021, Announced: 6/10/2021	10/1/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.5 x 159.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.27 in)	74.4 x 160.9 millimeters (2.93 x 6.33 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.43" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	OxygenOS 11 / 12 / 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 318672 (v8) Geekbench: 1812 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	1200/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
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 Cat18 TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE China, India version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 46, 66, 71) Europe: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
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, 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 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 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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119° 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.251mm2x-optical-zoomPDAF1.0µm 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging Warp Charge	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast 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 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
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: Charkoal Ink, Blue Void, Silver Ray	• Colors: Frosted Silver, Glacier Blue • Display DCI-P3 100%, 90Hz, HDR10+ • Warp Charge 30 battery
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)	OnePlus 7T (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered