OnePlus just launched its first midrange of 2022: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. And the same did its sister company Realme with its 9 Series including the Realme 9 Pro. Even though the latter does not include 5G in the name, these two devices are both among the best 5G mid-rangers released this year. And for those who do not know smartphones very well, it may be hard to choose. That is why we decided to publish a specs comparison between these handsets: here you will find the main differences between the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Realme 9 Pro.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Realme 9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm,
173 g		 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
195 g
DISPLAY 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 11, OxygenOS Android 12, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM slot 5G, dual SIM slot

Design

Do you hate phones with big dimensions? If so, then you should go for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. It is more compact than Realme 9 Pro and its design is attractive thanks to its gradually-protruding camera module. It is even thinner and lighter than its rival, with a thickness of just 7.8 mm and a weight of just 173 grams. If you do not mind about dimensions, then you may prefer the Realme 9 Pro because the Sunrise Blue color option is the first color-changing phone launched in the global market. It is able to change color in about five seconds if you put it under direct sunlight or UV rays. But it is a bigger and chunkier phone because it includes a bigger display and battery.

 

Display

The most beautiful display belongs to the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. It is equipped with an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.43 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ standard. Unfortunately, the Realme 9 Pro has an IPS LCD panel with less impressive colors, but if you are a gamer, you might like it because of its higher 120 Hz refresh rate. Further, it has a wider 6.6-inch diagonal which is better for gaming and productivity. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G includes an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Realme 9 Pro has a side-mounted biometric sensor.

 

Specs & Software

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset, while the Realme 9 Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset by Qualcomm. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 is actually stronger than the Snapdragon 695 5G as it is born to compete with Snapdragon 7xx processors. The difference is not huge, but the Dimensity 900 is superior, and, given that both the phones offer up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G wins the hardware comparison. On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro runs Android 12 out of the box, while its rival is still based on Android 11. That is the reason why Realme 9 Pro users are supposed to get longer software support with major Android updates.

 

Camera

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Realme 9 Pro have exactly the same rear camera departments. They include a 64 MP main camera with an f/1.8 focal aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. That is why it is a draw when it comes to the camera specifications. The two mid-rangers also come with 16 MP selfie cameras.

 

Battery

The most important pro of the Realme 9 Pro over the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is the battery capacity. It is equipped with a bigger 5000 mAh battery and it is able to provide longer battery life in a lot of scenarios. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G comes with 65W fast charging, while its opponent stops at 33W.

 

Price

The starting price of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is €359/$407 in the European market, while the Realme 9 Pro begins at €329/$373. There is no definitive winner of this comparison as each of these devices offer their pro and cons. With the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G you get a sleeker design, a better AMOLED display, and faster charging, while the Realme 9 Pro has a bigger battery and a more affordable price. Which one would you pick?

 

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Realme 9 Pro: PRO and CONS

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

PRO

  • More compact
  • AMOLED display
  • Faster charging
  • Thinner and lighter

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Realme 9 Pro

PRO

  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Bigger battery
  • Wider display
  • Android 12 out of the box

CONS

  • LCD display

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