Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) vs OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 3 vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.44"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4115
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (256GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | Nord (256GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom | OnePlus NORD 5G AC2003 (256GB + 12GB RAM), OnePlus Z |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | OnePlus |
Release date | 12/1/2013 | 8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in) | 73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | Fluid AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.44" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | OxygenOS 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 12GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (13GB available) | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 |
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, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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 only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | (dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BM31 | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3050 mAh | 4115 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 400 hours (16.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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: Metallic gray • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • MI UI 5.0 • Dirac HD sound • Touchscreen with gloves • WiFi display | • Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) | OnePlus Nord (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 |