Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) vs OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs OnePlus Nord 2T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2022 10:52 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:14 AM

Compare OnePlus Nord 2T X Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord 2T (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!

5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	vs	24 Advantages OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+409 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+6.43"13% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	Nord 2T (256GB)
Other model names	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy	OnePlus Nord 2T 5G CPH2399
Country or region available	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	OnePlus
Release date	12/1/2017	5/12/2022
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	73.2 x 159.1 millimeters (2.88 x 6.26 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 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
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 12 / 13
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 China/Taiwan version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119° 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX766 sensor (back) Sony IMX615 sensor (front)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	80W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot	• Colors: Gray, Green • Silicone case included • Pre-applied screen protection film
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)	OnePlus Nord 2T (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