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Nothing Phone (2) vs OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

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

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Nothing · 2023

Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2)
86/ 100
Launch MSRP$599 USD
OnePlus

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
85/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Nothing Phone (2) BETTER THAN OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

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Nothing Phone (2)Winner 🏆
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORNothing PhoneOnePlus NordLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,700 mAh5,200 mAh+5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45WStandard45W Max
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.7"6.77"6.77"
Chassis Weight201.2gN/A201.2g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (2):
  • ✓797.8g lighter chassis (201.2g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord CE5 5G:
  • ✓Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.77" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationNothing Phone (2)OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 OnePlus Nord CE5 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & TechLTPO OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.7"6.77"
Resolution & Density2412x1080 (394 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,600 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Nothing Phone (2) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Dimensity 8350 Apex
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 13Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB256 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (2) Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX89050 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/2.2N/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 Lens32 MP, f/2.4512 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (2) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mmN/A
Weight201.2 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP54Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus Nord CE5 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,700 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging15W 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 6EWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 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$599Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Nothing Phone (2) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.7/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nothing Phone (2) 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 Nothing Phone (2):
Higher overall BeastScore: 85.7 vs top rival 84.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W
When to buy OnePlus Nord CE5 5G:
Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+500 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (2) vs OnePlus Nord CE5 5G

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (2) or OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

Nothing Phone (2) leads with an overall BeastScore of 85.7/100 compared to OnePlus Nord CE5 5G (84.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 85.7 vs top rival 84.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (2) and OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

Nothing Phone (2) is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4700 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord CE5 5G features a 6.77-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (2) and OnePlus Nord CE5 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (2) scores 88/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord CE5 5G scores 80/100.

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