Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G 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 Nord CE 5G X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	vs	18 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+2160x3840 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+801 PPI96% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)12% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.5"	vs	+6.43"17% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3230 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+30W67% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Other model names	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS	OnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G (256GB+8GB RAM), EB2101, EB2103
Country or region available	(Europe), USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	OnePlus
Release date	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017	6/11/2021, Announced: 6/10/2021
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	73.5 x 159.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.27 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	801 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 11 / 12 / 13
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 318672 (v8) Geekbench: 1812 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Europe version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119° 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
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
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3230 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging Warp Charge
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (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: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play	• Colors: Charkoal Ink, Blue Void, Silver Ray
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	OnePlus Nord CE 5G (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