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iPhone Air vs OnePlus 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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iPhone Air
· 2025

iPhone Air

$999
78.1/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
78.1
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera82/100
Battery58/100
OnePlus Nord CE 2
· 2022

OnePlus Nord CE 2

$299
78.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
78.0
Benchmark
Performance80/100
Camera84/100
Battery78/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone Air:
  • ✓8g lighter chassis (165g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord CE 2:
  • ✓$700 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $999)
  • ✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+1,351 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationiPhone AirOnePlus Nord CE 2
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size6.5"6.43"
Resolution & Density2736x1260 (460 ppi)N/A
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
Brightness3,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 26Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB8 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB128GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP64 MP
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 Lens18 MP, f/1.916 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mmN/A
Weight165 g173 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity3,149 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging20W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth6.0Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
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 Price$999$299
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone Air edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone Air ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 82/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone Air:
Higher overall BeastScore: 78.1 vs top rival 78.0 · Significantly faster wired charging: 20W vs max 0W
When to buy OnePlus Nord CE 2:
Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+1,351 mAh more) · Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 48 MP
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone Air vs OnePlus Nord CE 2

Which phone is better: iPhone Air or OnePlus Nord CE 2?

iPhone Air leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.1/100 compared to OnePlus Nord CE 2 (78.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.1 vs top rival 78.0 and Significantly faster wired charging: 20W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone Air and OnePlus Nord CE 2?

iPhone Air is equipped with a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord CE 2 features a 6.43-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone Air and OnePlus Nord CE 2?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone Air scores 82/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord CE 2 scores 84/100.

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