This article will compare the Redmi Note 12 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite smartphones launched in 2022 and 2023.
Let’s find the best smartphone device among the two.
Redmi Note 12 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
General
| Dimensions | 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm | 165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 188 gm | 195 gm |
Connectivity
| Network Connectivity | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Dual Band Support |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Version 5.1 | Yes, Version 5.1 |
Processor
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm) Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Chipset |
| Primary Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Operating System | Android 12 based MIUI 14/MIUI 13 | Android 13 based OxygenOS 13.1 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED Display | IPS LCD Display |
| Screen Size | 6.67” | 6.72” |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 8MP + 2MP Dual Camera Setup | 108MP + 2MP + 2MP Dual Camera Setup |
| Front Camera | 13MP | 16MP |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | No | No |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Backup | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Features | 33W Wired Fast Charging Feature | 67W Wired Fast Charging Feature |
Colors
| Color Variants | Frosted Green, Matte Black and Mystique Blue | Pastel Lime and Chromatic Gray |
Comparing the two smartphones, it is very evident that the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is the best smartphone device when compared to the Redmi Note 12 5G.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite which is equipped with the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset will offer a better performance than the Redmi Note 12 5G powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset.
Coming to the display, even if the Redmi Note 12 5G has an AMOLED display panel, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite smartphone offers an IPS LCD display with a larger display screen(6.72″), along with the same resolution(1080 x 2400 pixels) and refresh rate(120Hz).
About the cameras, both the smartphones sport triple rear camera units, but the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite smartphone offers a better main camera(108MP). For selfies, again, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a better 16MP front-facing camera.
Regarding the batteries, the two devices have a 5000 mAh battery backup, but the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite supports a faster wired charging feature(67W).
So, as mentioned, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is the best smartphone device in this comparison.
