A lot of people are calling the OnePlus Nord the highest value for money mid-ranger of 2020. But is it the truth or you can get something better in the actual market? In order to find it out, we are comparing the new handsets with all the 5G phones released in the same price range. After comparing it to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Moto G 5G Plus, now it is time for two other affordable 5G phones sold in the global market. If we exclude the Huawei P40 Lite 5G, there are two other Chinese 5G affordable phones sold globally for less than €500. We are referring to the Realme X50 5G and the Oppo Find X2 Lite. Are they better than OnePlus Nord in terms of quality-price ratio? Let’s discover it together.

OnePlus Nord vs Realme X50 5G vs OPPO Find X2 Lite

OnePlus Nord Oppo Realme X50 5G Oppo Find X2 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, 184 grams 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams 160.3 x 74.3 x 8 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Fluid AMOLED 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 401 ppi, 20:9 ratio, IPS LCD 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 411 ppi, 20:9 ratio, AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE Android 10, Oxygen OS Android 10, ColorOS Android 10, ColorOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
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 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
Dual 16 + 2 MP f/2.0 and f/2.4 front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4115 mAh
Fast charging 30W		  4200 mAh
Fast charging 30W		 4025 mAh, Fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

At first glance, you may think that the Oppo Find X2 Lite has a less interesting design because it comes with a waterdrop notch instead of a punch-hole display. But the truth is that the Oppo Find X2 Lite is the device with the most premium design of this comparison. It comes with a glass back and an aluminum frame just like flagships, it is the most compact device and it is even thinner and lighter than Realme X50 5G and OnePlus Nord. So, despite it is more anonymous, you get a definitely better build quality. Unfortunately, it is not dual SIM, while OnePlus Nord and Realme X50 5G sport a dual SIM slot.

 

Display

If you want the best display overall, choose the OnePlus Nord without thinking twice. You get a lower refresh rate than Realme X50 5G (90 Hz vs 120 Hz), but unlike the X50, you get an AMOLED panel with the HDR10+ certification which provides a way higher image quality. We do not recommend the Oppo Find X2 Lite more than the OnePlus Nord because it lacks a high refresh rate, but it still comes with a great AMOLED panel. Unfortunately, Realme X50 5G has an IPS display with inferior image quality, but you get a 120 Hz refresh rate and, if you are a gamer, it might be a better option for you.

 

Hardware/Software

OnePlus Nord, Oppo Find X2 Lite, and Realme X50 5G are all powered by the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform including 5G connectivity. But with the OnePlus Nord, you can get a higher-end memory configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, if you spend a bit more. In the global market, Realme X50 5G is 6/128 GB, while Oppo Find X2 Lite is 8/128 GB. Note that Oppo Find X2 Lite is the only with a 3.5 mm audio jack. Realme X50 5G and Oppo Find X2 Lite have a similar customized UI based on Android 10, while OnePlus Nord is different with its Oxygen OS close to stock Android.

 

Camera

The OnePlus Nord takes the gold medal even when it comes to the camera department. It is the only one to feature OIS for the main cameras, and it has a better front camera department including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. But you should note that Oppo Find X2 Lite is very close, even better in several scenarios. If you want an above-average camera phone, just do not choose the Realme X50 5G.

 

Battery

Realme X50 5G has a bigger battery, but it does not mean that it lasts more on a single charge. We had no chance to test all of these devices, but according to us, Oppo Find X2 Lite may last more in a lot of scenarios due to its smaller display with a standard refresh rate and the AMOLED technology.

 

Price

OnePlus Nord is priced €399/$469 in its base variant, Realme X50 5G starts from €369/$435, and Oppo Find X2 Lite costs €499/$589. The OnePlus Nord looks like the most complete device in this comparison thanks to its great display and cameras, but do not forget that Oppo Find X2 Lite offers better build quality and the audio jack; it is even more compact.

 

 

OnePlus Nord vs Realme X50 5G vs OPPO Find X2 Lite: PRO and CONS

Oppo Realme X50 5G

PROS

  • 120 Hz display
  • More affordable
  • Big battery

CONS

  • IPS display

 

Oppo Find X2 Lite

PROS

  • Audio jack
  • AMOLED display
  • Thinner and lighter
  • More compact
  • Premium materials

CONS

  • Price

 

OnePlus Nord

PROS

  • Better rear cameras
  • Best display
  • Dual ultrawide front cameras
  • Up to 12/256 GB

CONS

  • Nothing particular

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