The YouTube channel Quke.ru compared two budget OnePlus: Nord 2 and Nord CE 2. The difference between them is actually quite big.
Andrey, the host of the Quke.ru channel on YouTube, spoke about the differences between the OnePlus Nord 2 and Nord CE 2 models. The difference between them is actually not only in the name.
The differences between Nord 2 and Nord CE 2 begin with the appearance. The material of the rear housing of the Nord 2 version – glass, and Nord CE 2 – plastic.
Both devices come with cases andcharging at 65 watts. As for the display, the devices are really very close. It has AMOLED-matrix with a diagonal of 6.4 inches and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. The matrix on Nord 2 is slightly more modern, but in general, the difference between the screens is practically not felt.
The Nord 2 has a MediaTek 1200 processor (RAM6/8/12 GB), and on Nord CE 2 – MediaTek 900 (RAM 6/8 GB). In everyday tasks, the smartphones are identical in terms of speed, but in games the Nord 2 is better, since it is equipped with a more powerful processor. In addition, the Nord 2 version scores about 30 percent higher than its competitor.
In terms of autonomy, there is no difference between devices at all. Even with very active use, by the end of the day you will still have more than 30 percent of the charge.
The front camera of Nord 2 has a resolution of 32MP, for Nord CE 2 – 16 MP. The main cameras are more different: the Nord CE 2 has a 64 MP module, and the Nord 2 – at 50 MP. In practice, the OnePlus Nord 2 takes much better photographs and records video in all conditions. You can see examples of photos below.
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If we talk about sound, then there is alsosome differences. The Nord 2 does not have a headphone jack, but it boasts stereo sound. At the same time, Nord CE 2 has a 3.5 jack headphone jack, so it will suit those who use wired headphones.
Conclusion
In general, the specialist concludes, Nord 2 is better thanNord CE 2. And the difference between these models is quite noticeable. Nord 2 is better both in case material, and in the presence of stereo speakers, and in a more powerful processor, and in a better main camera.