OnePlus recently refreshed its sub-₹20,000 offering with the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G. While it does bring many improvements over its predecessor, like an AMOLED display, a bigger 5,500mAh battery & 80W fast charging the Nord CE 3 Lite, the device has stiff competition in this price range, with many smartphones offering a better value for the money. So, here are some alternatives, along with their pros and cons compared to the Nord CE 4 Lite 5G.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro

The Realme Narzo is one of the most well-rounded smartphones available in the sub-₹20,000 price range. We discussed separately why it is a much better pick than the Nord CE 4 Lite 5G. Here, we’ll give you a rundown of its specifications.

The Realme Narzo 70 Pro has a 6.67-inch centered punch-hole flat AMOLED display with a 92.65% screen-to-body ratio. The display provides a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels with 120Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness with support for HDR+ content. For biometrics, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The device has a VC (Vapor Chamber) liquid cooling system to keep the device from overheating, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging to keep it powered throughout the day.

The main highlight of the device is its OIS-assisted 50 MP Sony IMX890 primary camera sensor, paired with an 8MP ultrawide unit and a 2MP macro sensor. There is a 16 MP selfie snapper on the front. Additionally, the device offers a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot, along with Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers and support for dual SIM 5G.

Pricing:

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹19,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹21,999

Pros:

• Better processor
• Faster storage
• Better cameras
• HDR video playback support

Cons:

• Smaller battery & slower charging

POCO X6 5G

The POCO X6 5G is another device that provides better value for money compared to the Nord CE 4 Lite. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, offering a 1.5K resolution (1220 x 2712 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device is built for durability with Gorilla Glass Victus protection and an IP54-rated chassis.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, paired with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,100mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. In terms of cameras, the X6 features a 16-megapixel front camera capable of 1080p 60hz video recording. On the back, it has a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS that can record up to 4K videos at 30FPS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

Pricing:

• 8GB + 256GB – ₹18,999
• 12GB + 256GB – ₹19,999
• 12GB + 512GB – ₹21,999

Pros:

• Better processor
• Better display
• Better screen protection
• Better video recording capabilities
• More affordable

Cons:

• weaker primary camera
• Smaller battery & slower charging
• No memory card slot

iQOO Z9 5G

If you are looking for a device to game on in the sub-₹20,000 budget range, then the iQOO Z9 5G is the one for you. It has a Dimensity 7200 processor onboard that provides 60 FPS in titles like BGMI and 90FPS in COD Mobile. It comes with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

It features a 6.67-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display with HDR, 1800 nits peak brightness, and an under-display fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 44W wired charging, and it has stereo speakers for audio. For optics, it features a 50 MP Sony IMX882 OIS primary camera, paired with a 2 MP bokeh lens and a 16 MP selfie snapper.

Pricing:

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹19,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹21,999

Pros:

• Vastly better processor
• Better video recording capabilities

Cons:

• Smaller battery & slower charging
• No 3.5mm audio jack

Realme P1 Pro 5G

The Realme P1 Pro is pretty similar to what netizens were expecting the Nord CE 4 Lite 5G to be. It features a 6.7-inch curved FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it has a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

For optics, it has a 50MP main camera with a Sony LYTIA 600 sensor (4K@30fps video recording), an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 16MP front camera for selfies. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC fast charging. Additional features include dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and IP65 dust and water resistance.

Pricing:

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹19,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹19,999 (current)
• 12GB + 256 – ₹22,999

Pros:

• Curved display
• Better processor
• Faster storage
• Better video recording capabilities
• Better secondary camera

Cons:

• Smaller battery & slower charging
• No memory card slot

Vivo T3 5G

Specs-wise the Vivo T3 5G is quite similar to the iQOO Z9 5G, however, it is available to buy from Flipkart, Vivo store, and offline channels, making it more accessible.

The smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2400 x 1080. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and offers 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The 5,000mAh battery supports 44W fast charging.

The camera setup includes a 50MP primary Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS, a 2MP depth sensor, and a flicker sensor, along with a 16MP front camera. It has dual stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options include 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM support, and USB Type-C. The phone is rated IP54 for dust and splash resistance and runs on Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14.

Pricing:

• 8GB + 128GB – ₹19,999
• 8GB + 256GB – ₹21,999

Pros:

• Vastly better processor
• Better video recording capabilities
• Wider availability

Cons:

• Smaller battery & slower charging
• No 3.5mm audio jack

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OnePlus recently debuted its Nord CE 4 Lite 5G smartphone in the global market including India. The device comes with many significant upgrades over its predecessor, including an improved display, improved camera as well a bigger and faster charging speeds. However, there are many other choices in this sub-20,000 INR that are also clad with attractive features. We recently made a comparison with the iQOO Z9, and in this article, we will put the Nord CE 4 Lite 5G against the Realme Narzo 70 Pro.

Display: Similar but no HDR on the OnePlus

Both the Nord CE 4 Lite 5G and the Narzo 70 Pro feature boxy designs, with flat sides and backs however, the Nord CE 4 Lite has a relatively minimalistic camera island compared to the large circular camera island which is quite common these days. Both devices feature an all-plastic body.

On the front, there isn’t that much of a difference with both devices offering a 6.67-inch 1080 x 2400 pixels screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits of typical brightness. Both smartphones also have a peak brightness of around 2000 nits, however, only the Narzo 70 Pro is capable of playing HDR videos, so this peak brightness number is kind of useless on the Nord CE 4 Lite.

Performance: Narzo has the advantage

The Narzo 70 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chip, while the Nord CE 4 Lite features the three-year-old Snapdragon 695 processor. This chip has also been onboard the Nord CE 3 Lite and CE 2 Lite 5G, which means that the device is still stuck on the performance levels of the 2022 model. While the devices are pretty similar in single-core performance, the Nazro has an advantage in multicore tasks. Additionally, the Narzo also offers better graphics performance, if you plan on gaming on your device.

Realme’s offering also has an upper hand when it comes to storage, as it uses UFS 3.1 technology, compared to the UFS 2.2 used on the OnePlus device. This means that launching apps, loading files, and transferring data will be noticeably faster on the Narzo 70 Pro.

The only saving grace for the Nord CE 4 Lite is its slightly bigger 5,500mAh battery and faster 80W charging. In comparison, the Narzo Z0 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery and 67W fast charging.

Camera: Superior sensors on the Narzo

Compared to its predecessor, the CE 4 Lite comes with a significantly improved 50 MP Sony LYT-600 sensor. That said, the Narzo 70 Pro outclasses the OnePlus offering yet again with its OIS-assisted 50 MP Sony IMX890 camera sensor. For those unaware, the IMX890 is a flagship-grade camera sensor that has previously been used in devices like the OnePlus 11, OnePlus 12R, and the Nothing Phone (2).

The secondary sensor on the CE 4 Lite is a 2 MP depth sensor, while the Narzo 70 Pro offers an 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) along with a 2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. On the front, both drives use a 16 MP sensor for snapping selfies.

Software

Software has typically been an area where OnePlus devices excel. However, since Realme UI 5.0 and OxygenOS 14 now share the same codebase, they are very similar. Both devices feature minimal bloatware.

As for software support, both drives are promised 2 major Android updates along with three years of security patches. They have both launched with Android 14 onboard so users can expect updates till Android 16.

Pricing

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G has launched for ₹19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, whereas the 8GB + 256GB model costs ₹22,999. The drive will go on sale starting June 27 with a Rs 1,000 instant discount for ICICI Bank and OneCard cardholders.

On the flip side, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G was also launched for ₹19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and ₹21,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. That said, the brand is currently offering the device with a massive ₹4,000 and ₹5,000 discounts on these variants, knocking their prices down to ₹15,999 and ₹16,999.

Verdict

Despite the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G offering several upgrades over its predecessor, its reliance on the outdated Snapdragon 695 processor puts it at a disadvantage in the sub-₹20,000 price range. In contrast, the Narzo 70 Pro boasts a superior processor, significantly faster storage, and a better camera setup.

While the Nord CE 4 Lite’s battery life and fast charging are commendable, they do not sufficiently compensate for the other compromises. Moreover, Realme is set to rain on OnePlus’s parade by offering significant discounts on the Narzo 70 Pro 5G, making it an even more appealing option.

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Realme P1: April 15, 2024

Realme Narzo 70 Pro: March 19, 2024

SPECS TABLE

In this article, we compare two devices from Realme to find out which is a better buy. On one side of this comparison we have the Realme P1 and on the other side of the comparison we have the Realme Narzo 70 Pro. Both devices are quite similar in certain areas, but they come with some notable differences that set them apart from one another. Are these differences enough to make you jump ship from one of these devices to the other? Let’s find out.

Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Price

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Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Design and colours

Realme P1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro:

Both devices follow the design language of the Realme 12 series with their circular camera cutout. On the cutout there sits five cutouts: two hold the cameras (there’s an extra camera on the Realme Narzo 70 Pro), and one holds the flash. Both also come with a flat screen and flat edges around the device, with all buttons sitting on the right side of the frame. Available colours in this series are Phoenix Red and Peacock Green for the Realme P1. The Realme Narzo 70 Pro comes with Green and Gold colour options.

Major differences:

• The Realme Narzo 70 Pro has a glossy paint finish that crosses the camera cutout.

Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Display

Realme P1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro:

Realme launched this device with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen that supports 120Hz refresh rate. The screen on the Realme P1 offers up to 1200 nits peak brightness, while that on the Realme Narzo 70 Pro puts out 2000 nits peak brightness. In terms of screen to body ratio, both devices come with 87.3% screen-to-body ratio, which is quite impressive.

Major differences:

• Brighter screen on the Realme Narzo 70 Pro.

Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Cameras

Realme P1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro:

When it comes to cameras, the Realme P1 comes with a dual camera setup, housing a 50MP main camera and a 2MP front facing camera. As for the Realme Narzo 70 Pro, this device comes with the same cameras but adds an 8MP ultrawide sensor to the pack. Up front, we find a 16MP selfie camera that sits in the punch hole on both device’s screens. Both front and rear facing cameras on this device don’t support 4K video recording but pack a ton of photo enhancement features.

Major differences:

• 8MP ultrawide camera on the Realme Narzo 70 Pro.

Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Performance

Realme P1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro:

Powering these devices is the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor. Joining this processor is up to 8GB RAM and 256GB worth of storage capacity.

Major upgrades & differences:

• nil.

Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Software

Realme P1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro:

Both devices run on Android 14 and the Realme UI 5.0 software out of the box, and they both support up to three years of OS update.

Major differences:

• nil.

Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Battery life and charging

Realme P1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro:

Both devices launch, 5000mAh battery capacity and the Realme P1 supports 45W fast charging. However, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro steps up the charging speed to 67W, much faster than that on the Realme P1.

Major differences:

• Faster charging on the Realme Narzo 70 Pro.

Realme P1 vs Realme Narzo 70 Pro: Final Verdict

By edging out the competition with an extra camera, and faster charging, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro comes out tops in this comparison. However, if these aren’t things that you pay much attention to in a device, then you can opt for the more affordable Realme P1. In terms of design and other details, there is no telling these devices apart from each other.

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Realme is gearing up to launch the Realme 12 and 12+ 5G smartphones in India on March 6. The brand is also set to launch the Narzo 70 Pro 5G smartphone in the country later this month. Realme has started teasing the key details of the upcoming offering. Now, the company has confirmed that the Narzo 70 Pro 5G will have a unique feature that is mostly found in a few premium flagships. It will come with creative air gesture support that will let users to control certain functions without touching the screen.  

Narzo 70 Pro 5G will feature creative air gestures

Realme confirmed that the Narzo 70 Pro 5G will support air gestures. What this means is that users will be able to navigate certain features without having to interact with the screen. The upcoming offering will support over ten gesture options. The smartphone’s microsite on Amazon does give us a glimpse at how this feature works. Users will be able to swipe between multiple apps, open an app, and also take screenshots. 

Air Gestures feature on a smartphone is helpful in situations when interacting with the smartphone’s display is not possible. Realme confirmed that the Air Gestures will work with third-party apps. It will eliminate the need for physical contact and improve comfort and usability. 

Additionally, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G will come with a triple-rear camera setup. It will consist of a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS support. A previous teaser confirmed that the upcoming offering will feature a flat frame design and a center-aligned punch-hole cutout on the 120Hz flat display. The Narzo 70 Pro 5G will ship with less bloatware. It is said to have 65 percent fewer pre-installed applications. 

Related:

• Realme 12 pro vs Realme 12 Pro Plus: Specs Comparison
• Realme 12 Series Pre-orders Goes Live in India today
• Realme 12 Pro Supreme Edition officially listed in China, here’s what it offers

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