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S18 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

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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· 2024

S18 Pro

$599

81.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

81.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera90/100

Battery78/100

· 2023

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

$299

81.1/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

81.1

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera90/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy S18 Pro:

✓6g lighter chassis (189g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.56" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite:

✓$300 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $599)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+300 mAh more capacity)
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	S18 Pro	OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.56"	6.72"
Resolution & Density	N/A	N/A
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
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
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	108 MP	108 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	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	189 g	195 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	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	N/A
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 Type-C
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	$599	$299

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 90/100 camera rating.

When to buy S18 Pro:

More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to buy OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite:

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.1 vs top rival 81.0 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+300 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: S18 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

Which phone is better: S18 Pro or OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.1/100 compared to S18 Pro (81.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.1 vs top rival 81.0 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+300 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between S18 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

S18 Pro is equipped with a 6.56-inch display and 4700 mAh battery, while OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite features a 6.72-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between S18 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

In lab hardware evaluations, S18 Pro scores 90/100 in camera performance, while OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite scores 90/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions: S18 Pro vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

Which phone is better: S18 Pro or OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

What are the primary battery and display differences between S18 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

How do the camera capabilities compare between S18 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?

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