Compare: OnePlus 7 (6GB RAM, 128GB) vs OnePlus Nord (6GB RAM, 64GB)

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The OnePlus Nord (6GB RAM, 64GB) is a significantly better phone than the OnePlus 7 (6GB RAM, 128GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the OnePlus Nord (6GB RAM, 64GB)!

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	OnePlus 7 (6GB RAM, 128GB)	OnePlus Nord (6GB RAM, 64GB)

Buy Now	Buy	not available currently
Excellence Score	55.5	66.1
Value for Money Score	59.9	82.1
Price	₹ 29,999 onwards	₹ 24,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Jun, 2019	Sep, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.41 inches	6.44 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 402 pixels per inch)	1080x2400 pixels (~ 409 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 6	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	90 HzHigh
Display Features	Optic AMOLED, DCI-P3, 2.5D Curved Glass, Adaptive Mode, Reading Mode, Night Mode	Video enhancer, Reading mode, Night mode
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.84 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855Ranked #9 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765GRanked #16 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 640	Adreno 620
RAM	6 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G		Yes
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 5MP	48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: F/1.7 Aperture; Sony IMX586 Sensor; 0.8um Pixel Size @ 48MP; 1.6um Pixel Size (4 in 1) @ 12MP; OIS; EIS; PDAF, 5MP: 1.12um Pixel Size; F/2.4 Aperture, Video: 4K @ 30/60fps; 1080P @ 30/60fps; Slow Motion: 1080p @ 240fps; 720p @ 480fps, Time-Lapse, Video Editor, UltraShot, Nightscape, Studio Lighting, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, HDR, AI Scene Detection, RAW Image	48MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length, 1/1.72" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF; OIS, 8MP: f/2.3 Aperture; 119-degree Ultra-wide Sensor, 5MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro, HDR, Panorama, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/60/240fps, EIS
Secondary Camera	16MP	32MP + 8MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, Sony IMX471 Sensor, 1.0um Pixel Size, EIS, Time-Lapse, Screen Flash, HDR, Face Retouching, Portrait Mode, Studio Lighting, Smile Capture	32MP: f/2.5 Aperture; 1/2.8" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size, 8MP: f/2.5 Aperture; 105-degree Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel, HDR, Video: [email protected]/60fps; [email protected]/60fps
Internal Memory	128 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory Slot
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio
Dual SIM	GSM + GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.2 mmMedium	8.2 mmMedium
Weight	182 gmMedium	184 gmMedium
Width	74.8 mmOk for one-handed use	73.3 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	USB-C	USB-C
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant
Battery Capacity	3700 mAh	4115 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 20W Fast Charging	Yes, 30 Warp Charge
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 20.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 30.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	In-display Fingerprint Sensor; UFS 3.0 Storage; Alert Slide; DLNA; NFC; MIMO; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos	UFS 2.1 Storage; In-display Fingerprint Sensor; NFC; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Immaculate fit and finish, and a pleasing, premium design - very similar to the OnePlus 6T Pretty good ergonomics (similar to the OnePlus 6T, and better than the heavier/larger OnePlus 7 Pro) The in-display fingerprint reader is very good - and even a bit faster than the already good one on the OnePlus 6T Big, beautiful 'dewdrop' notch AMOLED display, again quite similar to the OnePlus 6T OnePlus’ Reading mode is still there and is as useful as ever - it turns the screen to a reading-optimized monochrome, and it can be assigned to activate when you’re in certain apps OxygenOS continues to be one of the most thoughtfully-designed, clean (stock-like) UIs for Android 2 new features that make it to the latest version of OxygenOS are screen recording, and Zen Mode (for exercising more control over your screen time) With the super fast flagship Snapdragon 855, some ultra fast storage speed (UFS3), the OnePlus 7 is a speed beast, and matches other top-end flagships Good dual rear camera setup - there a primary 48MP camera and a secondary 5MP depth sensor Overall image quality is good - it takes great outdoor shots, with vibrant colours and good exposure - and is a decent improvement over the OnePlus 6T (though not as good, or as versatile as the camera setup on the OnePlus 7) It also has the new Nightscape mode, which lets you capture reasonably bright and sharp images even in very low light situations Good 16MP front camera too Excellent stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Good battery life with a 3700mAH battery - the OnePlus 7 will make it through a day of intensive use without a problem - and will give you battery life similar to the OnePlus 6T (and more than the OnePlus 7 Pro, which lasts less long because of the more battery intensive 90Hz screen) OnePlus's Dash Charging continues to be one of the better fast charging technologies around - it goes from 10 to 100 percent in just 1 hour and 15 minutes - though it's a step below the Warp Charge tech on the OnePlus 7 Pro Overall, OnePlus 7 retains the spot of the all-rounder, reliable, no-frills, budget flagship from OnePlus (while the OnePlus 7 Pro takes the more 'premium' flagship approach), giving you a high-end flagship experience for relatively less - and it makes for a decent update to the OnePlus 6T in the performance and camera departments	Elegant and attractive looks - the Nord has the same design language as OnePlus flagships, and the in-hand feel is excellent Front design is similar to some of the Oppo and Realme phones with its dual punch-hole selfie camera The flat panel makes it significantly easier to use the phone with single hand The in-display fingerprint sensor as well as the face unlock works very well, and all it needs is a quick tap to unlock the phone Bright, crisp 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display - the 90Hz display on the Nord is just as vibrant and fluid as the OnePlus 8 with punchy colours and excellent viewing angles The brightness levels are more than enough for any situation indoors while being enough for direct under-the-sun use The OxygenOS is delight to have at this price, it is one of the most thoughtful, simple and clean Android skins which arguably offers the best user experience at this price point Snappy and fluid performance from the new Snapdragon 765G - in regular use there's hardly any difference between the Nord and OnePlus 8, it feels as fast and responsive as it's more expensive sibling - heavy games like PUBG mobile and Asphalt 9 run at their highest setting without any issue or lag Good camera setup for the price - a 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro The primary camera is the same as the one on the OnePlus 8 and captures good detail and colours are really punchy and vibrant The ultra-wide camera captures does a good job with colours and HDR with expected weaker details than the primary camera The macro camera works decently well when there is a good amount of ambient light around the subject The portrait lens also does a decent job, creates good bokeh and brings out nice portrait shots Low-light photos turn out decent, given strong enough light sources around - for darker scenes, OnePlus offers a dedicated Night mode which can be quite effective in brightening up photos Very good dual selfie cameras, a 32MP primary and an 8MP ultra-wide - the primary camera captures very good details, skin tones look good, and HDR is handled well The ultra-wide front camera is a thoughtful addition which captures a lot wider scene for all your groupies Overall, OnePlus has accumulated a great set of cameras for the price, they need some more tuning which OnePlus is known to provide with future updates Very good battery life from the 4115 mAh battery - it can easily accommodate for a day and half worth of usage with light to moderate use at 90 Hz, switching to 60 Hz improves the battery even futher Very good fast charging with the provided 30W charger in the box - it is able to take the battery to around 93 per cent in an hour, which is fairly quick The OnePlus Nord ticks all the right boxes - you get a 90Hz AMOLED display, robust hardware, good set of cameras at the back and front, unmatched software experience, and 30W fast charging - OnePlus did a fantastic job distilling the essence of its flagships into the Nord, and the result is one of the best mid-range phones in 2020
2-minute Review [Negatives]	Still not fully waterproof (there is some water resistance but it's not IP certified) Like all glossy finish phones (which is an increasing majority of phones these days), the glass back of the phone is a fingerprint magnet It's not quite a match for the new budget-flagship camera champion, the Pixel 3a, however, which is ahead by a significant margin No standard headphone jack - you will need to use either USB-C or wireless headphones (none of which is included in the retail package) No wireless charging support That said though, the budget flagship segment is much more competitive now (unlike when the 6T launched), so you will have some pretty good alternatives as well, not the least of which is the Pixel 3a/XL, which while not as beautiful looking, or as fast, will provide with a much better camera experience, a more compact design, and a headphone jack	The Nord has a plastic mid-frame which definitely affects its premium positioning
Expert Reviews	Great phone...but this time, faces some properly tough competition in-depth Read Review » While the Oneplus 7 lacks the excitement of the 7 Pro, it's the sensible choice if you're shopping on a budget in-depth Read Review » The OnePlus 7 is pretty great by itself...but this price point has become much more competitive recently in-depth Read Review » A great flagship phone that does the basics right and then some in-depth Read Review » One of very few smartphones using the Snapdragon 855 in India at the moment..If you don't care very much about camera performance, the OnePlus 7 is well worth it for its asking price in-depth Read Review » One of the most balanced devices in the market right now, considering price to performance ratio in-depth Read Review » Practical, value for money flagship in-depth Read Review » Excellent value for money proposition in-depth Read Review » Practical choice for a flagship in 2019 in-depth Read Review » Perfect device for someone who demands the best performance at a sub-Rs 40,000 budget in-depth Read Review » Offers impressive value for money in-depth Read Review » A smart purchase...The phone to beat in the affordable flagship space in-depth Read Review » Absolutely brilliant in-depth Read Review » A great high-end smartphone in-depth Read Review » The phone to get in this price segment in-depth Read Review » The phone to buy in 2019 in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	The OnePlus Nord is a solid 5G-enabled mid-ranger, one combining a well-balanced specs sheet, with the excellent, class-leading experience of Oxygen OS in-depth Read Review » The OnePlus Nord shines with its display, performance and gaming experiences in-depth Read Review » The same OnePlus experience, but at a lower price in-depth Read Review » The OnePlus Nord is a compact smartphone that offers the smoothest smartphone experience at this price in-depth Read Review » The Nord is an impressive smartphone, OnePlus has added all the right ingredients to jump-start its affordable phase of devices in-depth Read Review » It has a comfortable, high-end design, smooth performance, and long-lasting battery life you don't have to worry about in-depth Read Review » The Nord is a budget phone you can buy without worrying that it’ll need to be replaced next year. in-depth Read Review » One of the best mid-range phones in 2020 in-depth Read Review » The OnePlus Nord appears to be quite an impressive deal because of the sum of its premium design, and powerful internals in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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