Compare the OnePlus Nord 2T to the OnePlus Nord CE 2

For the average user, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a very fast smartphone. You can smoothly switch between Instagram, YouTube, and the app of your favorite newspaper. The powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor is even suitable for running more demanding 3D games. Thanks to the large amount of RAM, even multitasking isn't a problem. As a result, you can switch between apps very quickly. The Nord 2T is available with a storage capacity of 128GB or 256GB. Choose the last option if you want to save a lot of photos, videos, and music. You can't insert an extra memory card into this device.

With its MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is less powerful than the Nord 2T. The Nord CE 2 is suitable for daily tasks though. You can scroll through your social media timeline without problems, and the device is powerful enough for light games like Wordfeud and Candy Crush too. For more demanding, 3D games, the Nord CE 2 isn't suitable. This device has a large RAM, so you can quickly switch between apps. You can expand the 128GB storage capacity with a memory card of up to 1TB if you like.

With the OnePlus Nord 2T, you can take sharp and colorful photos both during the day and night. The 52-megapixel camera has optical image stabilization. Thanks to this, photos and videos are less likely to be blurry, so sharper. With the 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, you can capture large buildings entirely in your photos and 4K videos. The depth sensor ensures a depth of field effect with portraits. This means that the background fades. You can use the 32-megapixel camera on the front of the smartphone to take selfies.

The 8-megapixel wide-angle lens of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is exactly the same as that of the Nord 2T, but the other lenses are different. The night photos with the 64-megapixel standard lens are less sharp and colorful, for example. This camera also doesn't have optical image stabilization. As a result, your photos and 4K videos are more likely to be blurry than with the Nord 2T. In addition, the Nord CE 2 doesn't have a depth sensor, but it does have a macro lens. This allows you to capture objects like a flower sharply from up-close. There's a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front.

The OnePlus Nord 2T has a 6.43-inch screen. This is smaller than that of many other smartphones, but it's difficult to operate with 1 hand if your hands are small. On the Full HD screen, you'll see many details of your videos and games. The colors really pop on the AMOLED screen when you're watching a movie or series. The screen refreshes 90 times per second, which makes movements look smooth during scrolling and gaming.

The screen of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the same size as that of the Nord 2T. The bezels are slightly thicker, which makes the device slightly larger too. That's why it's quite difficult to control this smartphone with 1 hand if you have small hands, but it does fit in your bag or pocket. This OLED screen doesn't have HDR support. That's why colors don't look as vibrant as on the Nord 2T. This screen refreshes 90 times per second too.

The 4500mAh battery of the Nord 2T lats about a day with average use. Do you use your smartphone more intensively? You might have to charge it at night. Luckily, you can do this very quickly with the included 80W fast charger. In less than half an hour, the battery will be fully charged.

The battery of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is the same size. This battery lasts an entire day with average use too. The smartphone supports fast charging up to 65W. With the included charger, it takes about half an hour before the battery is fully charged.

The OnePlus Nord 2T already has the Android 12 operating system preinstalled when it comes out of the box. The device will receive at least 2 annual Android updates after this. This means that you'll have the latest Android version up until the first half year of 2025. As a result, the device works at optimal speed and you can use the newest functions. You'll also receive a security update every 3 months until May 2025.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 has Android 11 installed by default. You'll also receive at least 2 annual Android updates for this one. This means that you'll have the latest Android version up until halfway through 2024. A year shorter than with the Nord 2T. You'll receive a security update every 3 months up until February 2025 to protect your device from possible security vulnerabilities. This means you'll receive these updates 3 months shorter than with the Nord 2T.