OnePlus destroyed the mid-range segment by launching its first mid-range phone after years: the OnePlus Nord. A lot of people are waiting for it to go on sale all around the world to get a complete 5G phone at an affordable price, but is it really the best choice of its segment? Well, in the same price range, you can actually get several other handsets with amazing specifications and the 5G connectivity. We chose two of them for this comparison in order to establish if OnePlus Nord is the best option out there. If you want to know the differences between OnePlus Nord, Moto G 5G Plus, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite as well as our opinion about them, go ahead with this comparison and you will not be left disappointed.
OnePlus Nord vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite | OnePlus Nord | Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, 184 grams | 168 x 74 x 9 mm, 207 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Fluid AMOLED | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2520p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 21:9 ratio, LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Oxygen OS | Android 10 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/3.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 MP + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.5 and f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4160 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 4115 mAh Fast charging 30W |
5000 mAh, Fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
The OnePlus Nord provides the most premium design. It is equipped with a glass back and it has a punch-hole display, as well as a smaller camera module for a more elegant look, in my honest opinion. Moto G 5G Plus has a dual punch hole as well, with two separate holes instead of a pill-shaped hole. But it has a full plastic body, that is why we do not consider it as the most premium device of this comparison. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is less attractive with its waterdrop notch and it is nothing so special in terms of build quality.
Display
Besides coming with the best design, OnePlus Nord is also equipped with the best display. It is an AMOLED panel with a 6.44-inch diagonal, the HDR10+ certification, and a high 90 Hz refresh rate. It has all the features you would expect from a high-end display. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has an AMOLED display too, but it lacks a high refresh rate. The Moto G 5G Plus has a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it lacks an AMOLED panel. OnePlus Nord provides both, that is the simple reason why it is better in terms of display. Unfortunately, you do not get a 3.5 mm audio jack on the OnePlus Nord, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Moto G 5G Plus have it.
Hardware/Software
At least in its most expensive configuration, OnePlus Nord provides the most advanced hardware side. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 765G paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 native storage. You get all the power of 5G and very high performance, even though we are still far from real flagships. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has a Snapdragon 765G chipset, but just 8 GB of RAM in its higher-end variant. Moto G 5G Plus has a weaker Snapdragon 765 offer slightly inferior CPU and GPU performance than the SD765G. OnePlus Nord and Moto G 5G Plus run Android 10 with a nearly-stock user experience, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has a highly-customized user interface (MIUI 11).
Camera
OnePlus Nord gets the gold medal even for its camera department. It is the only device from this trio to feature OIS for better stabilization. Further, it has better front cameras including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide secondary sensor. Moto G 5G Plus and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite are very close when it comes to cameras, at least in regards of the rear camera setup. On the front side, the Moto G 5G Plus is more interesting since it features a dual ultrawide front camera.
Battery
The bigger 5000 mAh battery of the Moto G 5G Plus makes it a true battery phone able to last two days even with intensive usage. This is the real advantage of the Moto G 5G Plus compared to its rivals. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite should be slightly better than OnePlus Nord due to its standard refresh rate, but only testing their software optimizations will give us the definitive answer.
Price
In the global market, OnePlus Nord and Moto G 5G Plus are priced €399/$464 in their base variants, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite starts from €369/$429. Despite Moto G 5G Plus provides a way longer battery life, OnePlus Nord wins this comparison thanks to its better display and cameras.
OnePlus Nord vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
PROS
- More affordable
- IR blaster
- Great street prices
CONS
- Inferior cameras
OnePlus Nord
PROS
- Best cameras
- Best display
- Dual 32 MP ultrawide front camera
- Up to 12 GB of RAM
- Faster charging
CONS
- No audio jack
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
PROS
- Splash resistant
- Biggest battery
- Micro SD slot
- Ultrawide front camera
CONS
- LCD display
- Slightly inferior chipset
