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OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs Huawei Nova 2i (L22)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs Huawei Nova 2i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova 2i X OnePlus Nord N20 5G 24Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord N20 5G

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Nord N20 5G} 24 Advantages OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs Nova 2i (L22)} 3 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)94%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+6.43"9%
Larger screen
vs5.9"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3340 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+164 grams (5.74 ounces)5%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

25 Common items in both devices
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
16 million
409 PPI
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
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ModelNord N20 5GNova 2i (L22)
Other model namesOnePlus Nord N20 5G (T-Mobile)Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L22, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
PhilippinesHong KongMalaysiaSingaporeThailandVietnam
Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
BrandOnePlusHuawei
Release date4/28/202211/1/2017
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 159.9 millimeters (2.88 x 6.3 in)75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.43" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAlways-On Display
2.5D glass
Support sRGB
Display P3
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceOxygenOS 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 316974 (v8), 380672 (v9)
Geekbench: 1945 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (2, 25, 41, 66, 71)Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras720p@120fps
Sony IMX471 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blue• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue
• EMUI 5.1

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus Nord N20 5GHuawei Nova 2i (L22)
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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