OnePlus Nord CE5 vs iQOO Z3
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Beebom Score
26
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.58", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP | 64MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.58", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP | 64MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Gaming and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Gaming and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Ace Black, Cyber Blue, Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | June 08, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | June 08, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹19,990 | ||
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Ace Black, Cyber Blue, Silver | ||
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | June 08, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | June 08, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹19,990 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.58 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2403 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.9:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 401 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1430 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.58 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2403 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.9:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 401 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1430 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO Z3
| Weight | 199 grams | 185.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | OTG, USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Front | - | |||
| Weight | 199 grams | 185.5 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | OTG, USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Front | - |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 | |||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 620 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 | |||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 620 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Capacity | 7100 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 55 W | ||
| Capacity | 7100 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 55 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
