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Nord CE 2 vs Pixel 7

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

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· 2022

Nord CE 2

Price on request

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

· 2022

Pixel 7

$599

78.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nord CE 2:

✓24g lighter chassis (173g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+145 mAh more capacity)
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Pixel 7:

✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Nord CE 2	Pixel 7
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.43"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (409 ppi)	2400x1080 (416 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	90 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,400 nits peak
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 11	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	63.7 MP	50 MP, f/1.85, OIS, Samsung GN1
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 MP, f/2.2
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	15.9 MP	10.8 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm	155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm
Weight	173 g	197 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	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,355 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	65W wired fast charging	20W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	20W wireless charging
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 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
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	$599

Editorial Lab Verdict

Pixel 7 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Pixel 7 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nord CE 2:

Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 20W · Higher resolution main sensor: 63.7 MP vs max 50 MP

When to buy Pixel 7:

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 · Brighter screen: 1,400 nits peak vs 0 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nord CE 2 vs Pixel 7

Which phone is better: Nord CE 2 or Pixel 7?

Pixel 7 leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.8/100 compared to Nord CE 2 (78.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 and Brighter screen: 1,400 nits peak vs 0 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7?

Nord CE 2 is equipped with a 6.43-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch display and 4355 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nord CE 2 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Pixel 7 scores 88/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Pixel 7 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Nord CE 2 vs Pixel 7

Which phone is better: Nord CE 2 or Pixel 7?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7?

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