OnePlus Nord 2T vs A78

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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· 2022

OnePlus Nord 2T

$399

79.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

· 2023

A78

Price on request

79.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord 2T:

✓$9600 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.43" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy A78:

✓2g lighter chassis (188g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	OnePlus Nord 2T	A78
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Punch Hole	IPS TFT LCD
Screen Size	6.43"	6.56"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (409 ppi)	720x1612 (269 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	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 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	50.1 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	32 MP	8 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	163.8 x 75.04 x 7.99 mm
Weight	190 g	188 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	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	80W wired fast charging	33W 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 5.3
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	$399	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord 2T edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord 2T 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 OnePlus Nord 2T:

Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 33W · Lower launch price: $399 (save $Infinity)

When to buy A78:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus Nord 2T vs A78

Which phone is better: OnePlus Nord 2T or A78?

OnePlus Nord 2T leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.8/100 compared to A78 (79.8/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 80W vs max 33W and Lower launch price: $399 (save $Infinity).