Since the start of this year, there have been a lot of speculations and leaks surrounding OnePlus’s affordable smartphone. Earlier this week, the Chinese brand officially unveiled its affordable offering called OnePlus Nord. It marks the company’s comeback in the mid-range smartphone segment, nearly 5 years after the OnePlus X’s debut in 2015.
The OnePlus Nord has been offered in three configurations with all of them under Rs 30,000. It gives a tough competition to other smartphones in the same price bracket, especially the recently launched Realme X3 SuperZoom and OPPO Reno 3 Pro. We have created a detailed comparison of how the three smartphone stack against each other. Read on to know more.
OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Display & Design:
Both the OnePlus Nord and OPPO Reno 3 Pro sport a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a dual punch-hole camera cutout. The former features a 90Hz refresh rate panel while the latter comes with a dated 60Hz screen. On the other hand, the Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display but offers the highest refresh rate of 120Hz.
In terms of design, all three smartphones flaunt a vertically stacked rectangular camera module. The OnePlus Nord and Reno 3 Pro come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner while the Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button. All three phones are fitted with Gorilla Glass 5 on the top for protection against accidental damages and scratches.
OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Hardware & Battery
Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset making it the first smartphone in India with the processor. It supports 5G connectivity and is paired with Adreno 620 GPU.
The Realme X3 SuperZoom houses the flagship Snapdragon 855+ processor with 5G network. It features an Adreno 640 GPU onboard. On the other hand, the Reno 3 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P95 SoC.
The OnePlus Nord and Realme X3 Pro are offered in up to 12GB+256GB RAM and storage configurations while the Reno 3 Pro maxes out at 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Battery-wise, the OnePlus Nord runs on 4,115mAh unit. The X3 SuperZoom is backed by a 4,200mAh battery while the Reno 3 Pro operates on 4,025mAh unit. All three devices support their proprietary 30W fast charging technology.
OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Cameras
All three smartphones sport a quad-rear camera setup and dual front cameras. The OnePlus Nord retains the OnePlus 8’s configuration with 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, 5-megapixel macro shooter and a 2-megapixel depth unit.
The Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition and OPPO Reno 3 Pro feature a 64MP main shooter with f/1.8 aperture. Both devices come with 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. However, the X3 SuperZoom Edition offers an 8MP periscope style lens while the Reno 3 Pro packs a 13MP telephoto unit.
On the front, the OnePlus Nord and Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition are fitted with a 32MP primary and 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Reno 3 Pro features a 44MP selfie shooter paired with 2MP depth sensor making it the world’s first smartphone with its front camera setup.
OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Pricing
The OnePlus Nord starts at Rs 24,999 for the base variant i.e. 6GB+64GB. The 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB models are priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 29,999 respectively. The Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition’s 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB carry a price tag of Rs 27,999 and Rs 32,999 respectively. As for the OPPO Reno 3 Pro, it’s 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB retail at Rs 29,990 and Rs 32,990 respectively.
OnePlus Nord vs Realme X3 SuperZoom vs OPPO Reno 3 Pro: Verdict
The OnePlus Nord is a clear winner with an all-round performance. It is a power-packed mid-ranger that is also future-proof with 5G connectivity. With the Realme X3 SuperZoom Edition, you will get a flagship processor and higher refresh rate but with LCD display panel which may be a major drawback. The OPPO Reno 3 Pro seems ideal for camera enthusiasts but lags behind on the performance front.
