OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 5G: 5 key features compared
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor.
The Redmi Note 12 also comes with a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary camera.
OnePlus launched a new budget phone a few days ago which is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. The Nord CE 3 Lite comes with decent specifications and is powered by a Snapdragon 695 processor out of the box. We are comparing this new OnePlus budget phone to the Redmi Note 12 5G which was launched in March.
Let’s compare both of these phones and leave it to you to decide which one comes out on top.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 5G: Design
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite comes with a very neat design, with two big camera rings on the back. On the back, there is no design or pattern except a solid colour such as; Pastel Lime Chromatic Gray. It has a plastic body and the plastic frame weighs 195 grams and is 8.3mm thick.
On the other hand, the Redmi Note 12 comes in three colour options that are Frosted Green, Matte Black, and Mystique Blue. It has a matte finish on the back and a rectangular camera module which holds three camera rings and an LED flash. The phone weighs 188 grams and is 8mm thick. It also comes with an IP53 rating against dust and splash.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 5G: Display
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and can give a 680 nits output on the peak brightness. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
The Redmi Note 12 is equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and can give a 1200 nits output on peak brightness. This display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 5G: Performance
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor paired with 8GB RAM and storage of up to 256GB. It runs on OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13 OS. The Nord CE 3 Lite packs a 5000mAh battery with 67-watt fast charging support.
On the other hand, Redmi Note 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The Redmi Note 12 runs on MIUI 12 operating system. It is packed with a 5000mAh battery with 33-watt fast charging support.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 5G: Camera
In terms of camera, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite comes with a triple camera setup holding a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.
The Redmi Note 12 also comes with a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It has a 13-megapixel front-facing camera.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Redmi Note 12 5G: Price and Availability
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is available on Amazon at a starting price of ₹19,999, whereas the Redmi Note 12 can be bought from Amazon at a starting price of ₹17,999.
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