The OnePlus Nord 3 is an even bigger deal than its predecessor – actually, as a result of that 6.74” AMOLED show towers over the 6.43” panel of the previous mannequin, but additionally figuratively in that that is the closest that the mid-range Nord sequence has come to flagship specs.
Let’s persist with the display for a second – it has 1,240 x 2,772px decision, up from FHD+ on the Nord 2, so the pixel density is sort of the identical. Additionally, this runs at 120Hz (up from 90Hz) with 10-bit colours.
The Dimensity 9000 chipset was a flagship chip two years in the past. It’s no match for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 contained in the likes of the OnePlus 11R and 10T, however it holds its personal contemplating the value distinction – the 10T was €730 in France (now right down to €580) for an 8/128GB mannequin, the Nord is €500/₹34,000 with the identical reminiscence or €550/₹38,000 if you’d like a 16/256GB unit.
The Dimensity is a 4nm chip with a Cortex-X2 (3.05GHz), three Cortex-A710 (2.85GHz) and 4 A510 (1.80GHz), plus a Mali-G710 MC10. That is corresponding to the Tensor G2 within the Pixel 7/7a telephones (although the Dimensity is the clear winner within the GPU benchmarks).
OnePlus additionally elevated the battery capability to five,000mAh (up from 500mAh), which was sufficient to offset the upper energy draw of the larger display and saved the endurance score at simply over 100h – take a look at our evaluate for extra (we even have a video evaluate). The charging is finished at 80W (identical as on the Nord 2T) and in our testing it achieved 61% in quarter-hour and acquired all the way in which to 98% in half-hour.
Issues that stay the identical are the 50MP digital camera (1/1.56” IMX890 sensor, 1.0µm pixels, f/1.9 lens with OIS) and 8MP 112° extremely vast. The selfie digital camera inexplicably drops to 16MP, although.
OnePlus Nord 3
Whereas the Nord 3 didn’t get upgraded to a metallic body, it does acquire an IP54 score. And it has an alert slider on the aspect. Even higher, OnePlus is promising 3 OS updates, the identical quantity as Google.
Okay, let’s have a look at some opponents. We already talked about the OnePlus 10T and 11R. Each are fairly related with sooner Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chips. The 10T has a 6.7” 1080p-class show, the 11R a 6.74” 1240p-class, each 10-bit 120Hz panels. The 10T has a 4,800mAh battery with 150W wired charging, whereas the 11R has a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging. The cameras are principally the identical as on the Nord.
It’s necessary to notice that the 10T is accessible in Europe, beginning at €580 for an 8/128GB mannequin as we talked about already. The 11R may be present in India for ₹40,000 with the identical reminiscence configuration – each are costlier than the Nord 3.
OnePlus 10T • OnePlus 11R
There’s the Galaxy A54, however that’s smaller with a 6.4” show (FHD+ 120Hz) and the Exynos 1380 can’t compete with the Dimensity 9000. The 50MP 1/1.56” digital camera with OIS is comparable, the 12MP 123° extremely vast is best. The 5,000mAh battery on the Samsung could have the identical capability, however the 25W charging feels glacially gradual compared. An 8/128GB A54 may be had for €460/₹39,000.
There’s additionally the Pixel 7a with an excellent smaller 6.1” show (a 90Hz OLED at that). The 64MP major and 13MP extremely vast cameras depend on Google magic because the {hardware} isn’t too totally different, the 4,385mAh battery with 18W wired charging is smaller and slower. It does have 7.5W wi-fi charging, although. The Pixel 7a goes for €510 (or simply underneath €500, relying on the shop), it’s ₹44,000 in India. Each the Galaxy and the Pixel have IP67 rankings and can get 4 and three OS updates, respectively.
Samsung Galaxy A54 • Google Pixel 7a
Then there’s the Realme 11 Professional+ with a 6.7” FHD+ 120Hz show (10-bit). Whereas the 8MP 112° extremely vast digital camera is pretty fundamental, the 200MP major (f/1.7, OIS) presents a variety of lossless zoom. The Dimensity 7050 is nicely behind its flagship sibling, although, however the 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging is quick. The Professional+ may be discovered for simply over €500 in Europe and that is with a beneficiant 12/512GB configuration. In India, the 8/256GB cellphone is ₹28,000, the 12/256GB one is ₹30,000.
The Poco F5 is a fraction smaller with its 6.67” FHD+ 120Hz show (12-bit), however it’s powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. That chip beats the Dimensity 9000 in CPU benchmarks and is aggressive in GPU assessments. The 64MP major digital camera (1/2”, OIS) and 8MP 120° extremely vast aren’t a lot to jot down dwelling about, however the 5,000mAh 67W battery comes shut. The F5 with 8/256GB reminiscence is €430 or so in Europe, ₹31,000 in India.
There’s additionally the Poco F5 Professional with a 6.67” show, a QHD+ panel this time, and a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The digital camera is similar, however the 5,160mAh battery helps 67W wired and 30W wi-fi charging. The 12/256GB mannequin is €550 proper now. Each Pocos are rated IP53.
Realme 11 Professional+ • Xiaomi Poco F5 • Xiaomi Poco F5 Professional
Time to vote – is the OnePlus Nord 3 the flagship killer we’ve been ready for?
And whereas we’re right here, let’s additionally discuss concerning the OnePlus Nord CE 3 – proper now that is unique to India, so it’s not an choice in most areas. Nonetheless, an 8/128GB mannequin is ₹27,000, ₹7,000 lower than the common Nord 3.
What we’re here’s a 6.7” FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED show with a Snapdragon 782G chipset and principally the identical 50+8MP digital camera and 5,000mAh 80W battery. Would you decide this one over the Nord 3?
