Compare the OnePlus Nord 3 to the OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite
Difference between the OnePlus Nord 3 and OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite
- 6.74-inch Full HD AMOLED screen
- Camera lenses: standard, wide-angle, depth sensor
- MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor
- 8GB or 16GB RAM
- Android 13
- 6.72-inch Full HD LCD screen
- Camera lenses: standard, macro, depth sensor
- Snapdragon 695 processor
- 8GB RAM
- Android 13
OnePlus Nord 3 vs OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite
| OnePlus Nord 3 | OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera quality | Very good | Very good |
| Screen quality | Very good | Good |
| Speed class | Excellent | Good |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Fast charging power | 80W | 67W |
Screen
OnePlus Nord 3: sharper image with vibrant colors
At 6.74 inches, the screen of the OnePlus Nord 3 is slightly larger than that of the CE3 Lite. The AMOLED screen has HDR support. This means the colors look more vibrant on the Nord 3. The screen is also more energy-efficient than that of the Nord CE3 Lite. Thanks to the higher pixel density, you'll see a sharper image on this screen. Just like the screen of the Nord CE3 Lite, the image refreshes 120 per second. As a result, images look smooth.
OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite: less sharp image
The OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite has a 6.72-inch screen, which is slightly smaller than that of the Nord 3. This OnePlus smartphone has an IPS LCD screen. This technology isn't as efficient as the AMOLED screen of the OnePlus Nord 3. The screen of the CE3 Lite is a little less sharp than with the Nord 3. Yet, you can watch your favorite movies and series comfortably on both smartphones. Thanks to the high refresh rate and the sharp Full HD resolution, you can see many details and smooth animations.
Cameras
The cameras of the OnePlus Nord 3 and CE3 Lite don't differ much. Both smartphones have very good cameras and take sharp photos. The main difference is the fact that the OnePlus Nord 3 has a wide-angle lens. With this lens, you can easily capture a large building or wide landscape in 1 photo. The OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite has a macro lens instead of a wide-angle lens. This allows you to capture small objects sharply from up close, like a flower or insect.
Battery and charging
Both OnePlus smartphones have a large 5000mAh battery. With average use, they last about a day. Both the OnePlus Nord 3 and CE3 Lite include a fast charger in the box. The Nord 3 includes an 80W fast charger and the CE3 Lite a 67W fast charger. You can fully charge both smartphones in about half an hour. But, the Nord 3 charges slightly faster than the CE3 Lite thanks to the 80W fast charger.
Speed
OnePlus Nord 3: suitable for the most demanding tasks
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a powerful MediaTek processor that's suitable for the most demanding tasks. For example, you can play 3D games or edit photos and videos. The 128GB version has 8GB RAM. This means that you can switch between different apps smoothly. You can also choose the 256GB version, which has 16GB RAM. That way, you can switch between apps even faster. This version is mainly suitable if you often play games on your smartphone.
OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite: suitable for average tasks
The OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite has a Snapdragon processor. This makes this OnePlus smartphone suitable for average tasks. For example, you can watch videos on YouTube or movies and series on Netflix. You can also play light games like Candy Crush. The OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite has 8GB RAM. You can switch between different apps smoothly with this device as well.
Conclusion
The OnePlus Nord 3 is better than the Nord CE3 Lite in most areas, especially in terms of processing power. But, the cameras and battery capacity of both devices are comparable. The Nord 3 is especially suitable if you play a lot of games or like to edit videos and photos. Choose the CE3 Lite if you like to take photos, but don't necessarily need the fastest smartphone.
