A97 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

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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· 2022

A97

Price on request

80.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

80.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera78/100

Battery86/100

· 2023

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

$299

81.1/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

81.1

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera90/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy A97:

✓7g lighter chassis (188g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.58" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite:

✓$9700 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $9999)
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.72" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	A97	OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.58"	6.72"
Resolution & Density	1080x2408 (401 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
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 12	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 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	48 MP	108 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	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.8 x 75.1 x 7.99 mm	N/A
Weight	188 g	195 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	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	33W wired fast charging	N/A
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 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB Type-C
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	Price on request	$299

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 90/100 camera rating.

When to buy A97:

Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 0W · Smoother display: 90Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz

When to buy OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite:

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.1 vs top rival 80.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 48 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: A97 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

Which phone is better: A97 or OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.1/100 compared to A97 (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.1 vs top rival 80.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 108 MP vs max 48 MP.