The OPPO Reno 8T 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, two mid-range smartphones, will be thoroughly compared in this article. By the end of the article, you will be able to choose the smartphone that most closely fits your needs and preferences.
OnePlus is set to launch its mid-range smartphone Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, on 11 April with an expected price of Rs 19,999 in India.
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Oppo launched its mid-range smartphone Reno 8T 5G, on 2nd February 2023, with an introductory price of Rs 29,999 in India.
Source: Google
Both smartphones offer 5G connectivity and great features at a reasonable price, which one should you choose? To assist you in making an informed choice, we will compare both phones’ specifications. let us take a look:
OPPO Reno 8T 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
| OPPO Reno 8T 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G |
| Price: 29,999 | Price: 19,999 (Expected) |
DISPLAY
The OPPO Reno 8T 5G offers a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+). The AMOLED screen offers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a higher pixel density of 395 PPI, as well as an in-display fingerprint.
In comparison, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has a slightly larger 6.72-inch IPS display, with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+). the IPS display of the phone is not able to compete in any way with Reno 8T.
Both phones have a punch-hole camera. In terms of display, Reno 8T is the winner, because of its AMOLED display.
| 6.7 inch | 6.72 inch |
| AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 950 nits (peak) |
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) |
| Asahi Glass AGC DT-Star2 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Body
| Weight: 171 g | 195 g |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Performance
| Android 13, ColorOS 13 | Android 13, ColorOS 13 |
| Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6 nm) |
| Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| 8/128GB, 8/256GB | 8/128GB, 8/256GB |
Connectivity
| NFC | NFC |
| 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X HD |
| GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
Camera
When it came to the camera department, both smartphones offer a triple-camera setup and the back camera configuration is also the same. but in the front camera, Reno 8T 5G has a 32 MP front-facing camera for selfies. while the Nord CE 3 Lite has a slightly lower resolution 16 MP front-facing camera for selfies. Both phones have a punch-hole camera.
The OPPO Reno 8T 5G is the winner in camera comparison, because of its better front camera.
Back Camera
| 108 MP, f/1.7, Wide Angle | 108 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle |
| 2 MP, f/3.3, Microscope | 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro |
| 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth |
| LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video- 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Front Camera
| 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Other
The OPPO Reno 8T 5G has a 4,800 mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging support.
In comparison, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G comes with a larger 5000 mAh battery and the same 67W fast charging support. But it has an IPS LCD display, which consumes more energy than the AMOLED panel.
Both phones offer quick charging times, but the Reno 8T has a smaller battery it can charge quicker, as compared to Nord CE 3 Lite.
| Battery: 4,800 mAh, 67W wired Reverse wired |
5,000 mAh, 67W wired |
| Sensor: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Color: Black Starlight (Midnight Black), Dawn Gold (Sunrise Gold) | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray |
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