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Magic V3 vs Nord CE 2

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

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· 2024

Magic V3

$1899

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance90/100

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 Magic V3:

✓$8100 lower launch MSRP ($1899 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Nord CE 2:

✓58g 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	Magic V3	Nord CE 2
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AM-OLED
Screen Size	7.92"	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	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	N/A	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	16 MP	15.9 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm
Weight	231 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	5,000 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	$1899	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Magic V3 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Magic V3 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 Magic V3:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more) · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

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: Magic V3 vs Nord CE 2

Which phone is better: Magic V3 or Nord CE 2?

Magic V3 leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.6/100 compared to Nord CE 2 (78.6/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more) and More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Magic V3 and Nord CE 2?

Magic V3 is equipped with a 7.92-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Nord CE 2 features a 6.43-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Magic V3 and Nord CE 2?

In lab hardware evaluations, Magic V3 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Nord CE 2 scores 84/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Magic V3 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Magic V3 vs Nord CE 2

Which phone is better: Magic V3 or Nord CE 2?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Magic V3 and Nord CE 2?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Magic V3 and Nord CE 2?

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