A80 vs Nord CE 2

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

A80

$499

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

· 2022

Nord CE 2

Price on request

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy A80:

✓$9500 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+600 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Nord CE 2:

✓13g lighter chassis (173g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.43" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	A80	Nord CE 2
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.67"	6.43"
Resolution & Density	N/A	1080x2400 (409 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	90 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	63.7 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	15.9 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm
Weight	186 g	173 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	65W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$499	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

A80 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, A80 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy A80:

Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+600 mAh more) · Lower launch price: $499 (save $Infinity)

When to buy Nord CE 2:

Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 0W · Higher resolution main sensor: 63.7 MP vs max 50 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: A80 vs Nord CE 2

Which phone is better: A80 or Nord CE 2?

A80 leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.6/100 compared to Nord CE 2 (78.6/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+600 mAh more) and Lower launch price: $499 (save $Infinity).