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Desire 21 Pro vs OnePlus Nord N20 SE

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

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Htc · 2021

Desire 21 Pro

Desire 21 Pro
78/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
OnePlus

OnePlus Nord N20 SE

OnePlus Nord N20 SE
79/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS OnePlus Nord N20 SE BETTER THAN Desire 21 Pro?

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Desire 21 Pro
OnePlus Nord N20 SEWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORDesire 21OnePlus NordLEADER
Refresh Rate90Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging18WStandard25W Max
Main Camera Sensor48 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.69"6.56"6.69"
Chassis Weight205gN/A205g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Desire 21 Pro:
  • ✓794g lighter chassis (205g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.69" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord N20 SE:
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.56" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationDesire 21 ProOnePlus Nord N20 SE
1. Display & Screen🏆 OnePlus Nord N20 SE Wins Display
Screen Type & TechIPS TFT LCDAMOLED
Screen Size6.69"6.56"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (393 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Desire 21 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC MT6765G Helio G35
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 10Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB128 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 OnePlus Nord N20 SE Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
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 Lens15.9 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Desire 21 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions167.1 x 78.1 x 9.4 mmN/A
Weight205 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Desire 21 Pro Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging18W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord N20 SE edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord N20 SE ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its MT6765G Helio G35 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Desire 21 Pro:
Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W · More system memory: 8GB RAM vs max 4GB
When to buy OnePlus Nord N20 SE:
Higher overall BeastScore: 79.3 vs top rival 78.3 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Desire 21 Pro vs OnePlus Nord N20 SE

Which phone is better: Desire 21 Pro or OnePlus Nord N20 SE?

OnePlus Nord N20 SE leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.3/100 compared to Desire 21 Pro (78.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 79.3 vs top rival 78.3 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Desire 21 Pro and OnePlus Nord N20 SE?

Desire 21 Pro is equipped with a 6.69-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord N20 SE features a 6.56-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Desire 21 Pro and OnePlus Nord N20 SE?

In lab hardware evaluations, Desire 21 Pro scores 78/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord N20 SE scores 80/100.

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