OnePlus Nord vs Galaxy A51 vs Realme X3 vs Vivo X50 Pro vs Redmi K20 Pro: The newbie has some veteran competition

In an event on Tuesday, the OnePlus Nord debuted in India at a starting price of Rs 24,999. With the Nord, the company has announced its re-entry into the mid-range smartphone space. Or, as the company CEO said in an interview with Fast Company, it is "returning to its roots".

Despite the hype, the OnePlus Nord does not break new ground, but instead manages to strike the right balance with reasonable specifications. To be fair, in many cases, that's what a consumer really wants.

The OnePlus Nord is also the first OnePlus smartphone to come with 6 cameras! A dual selfie camera and quad rear camera setup make up the number. The company has managed to pack flagship features such as a 90Hz display, 30T Warp fast charging support, up to 12 GB RAM and 5G connectivity in this smartphone, while keeping the price under Rs 30,000. And this is where the Nord has an edge over its competitors in the market.

OnePlus Nord pricing

6 GB RAM+ 64 GB storage variant: Rs 24,999

8 GB RAM+ 128 storage variant: Rs 27,999

12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant: Rs 29,999

OnePlus Nord and its competition

But how does the Nord fare against other popular smartphones in the segment? Let's break down the specs against smartphones like the Galaxy A51, Realme X3, Vivo X50 Pro, OnePlus 7, and Redmi K20 Pro:

	OnePlus Nord	Galaxy A51	Realme X3	Vivo X50 Pro	Redmi K20 Pro
Display Size (inch)	6.44	6.5	6.6	6.56	6.39
Resolution (pixels)	2,400x1,080	2,400 x 1,080	2,400x1,080	2,376 × 1,080	2,340x1,080
Pixel Density (PPI)	408	405	399	398	403
Display Type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Dimensions(mm)	158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2	158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9	163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9	158.46 × 72.80 × 8.04	156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8
Weight (gm)	184	172	202	181.5	191
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM Type	Nano	Nano	Nano	Nano	Nano
Connectivity Types	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Processor	Snapdragon 765G	Exynos 9611	Snapdragon 855+	Snapdragon 765G	Snapdragon 855
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 620	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 640	Adreno 620	Adreno 640
RAM	6, 8, 12 GB	4,6, 8 GB	6, 8 GB	8 GB	6, 8 GB
On-Board Memory	64, 128, 256 GB	128 GB	128 GB	256 GB	128, 256 GB
Expandable Memory	No	Yes	No	No	No
Sensors	In-display fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light	In-display fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor,	Fingerprint sensor, Magnetic induction sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration sensor	In-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	In-display fingerprint senor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Primary Camera	48 MP Sony IMX586 + 8 MP ultra wide angle lens + 5 MP depth lens + 2 MP macro lens	48 MP primary sensor + 12 MP secondary sensor+ 5 MP macro lens + 5 MP depth sensor	64MP Samsung GW1 sensor + 12 MP tele lens+ 8 MP ultra wide angle lens + 2 MP macro lens	48MP Gimbal stabilization + 13MP portrait lens + 8MP periscope lens +8MP ultra wide angle lens	48 MP primary sensor + 13 MP ultra-wide sensor + 8 MP telephoto lens
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Camera Array	Quad camera	Quad camera	Quad camera	Quad camera	Triple camera
Secondary Camera	32 MP Sony IMX616 + 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens	32MP	16 MP + 8 MP ultra wide angle lens	32 MP	20 MP
Video Capture	1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Flash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
OS Version	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10	Android 10
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
GPS	Yes, (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, A-GPS, NavIC	Yes, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo	Yes, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS	GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Wi-Fi	2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz,	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz	2.4G + 5G Wi-Fi MIMO	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.1	5	5	5.1	5
NFC	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, In-display	Yes, In-display	Yes, Side-mounted	Yes, In-display	Yes, In-display
3.5mm jack	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C	Type-C	Type-C	Type-C
USB Standard	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Battery (mAh)	4,115	4,000	4,200	4,315	4,000
Fast charging	Yes, Warp Charge 30T	15W	30W	33W vivo FlashCharge 2.0	27W
Colors	Blue Marble, Gray Onyx	Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White	Arctic White, Arctic Blue	Alpha Grey	Carbon black, Flame red, Glacier blue, Summer Honey, Pearl White
Prices in India	Starts at Rs 24,999	Starts at Rs 25,250	Starts at Rs 24,999	Priced at Rs 49,990	Starts at Rs 24,999

Conclusion

With up to 12 GB RAM, 5G connectivity, and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, the OnePlus Nord offers premium features without cutting corners. But when you look at the overall offering and price tag, the OnePlus Nord is a close call with the Redmi K20 Pro and Realme X3.

If the notional future-proofing of 5G is important to you, with a modern, upper-midrange chipset and refined aesthetics, the OnePlus Nord is a good choice. OnePlus' OxygenOS also attracts a lot of buyers since it does not come with bloatware like its competitors. The company made special mention of the various optimisations to the software they made, to ensure a fluid user experience.

For gamers who prioritise speed, the better choice is Redmi Note K20 Pro or the Realme X3, both of which have superior chipsets and GPUs. Battery and fast charging are similar across the OnePlus Nord, Realme X3, and Redmi K20 Pro.

If you use your phone to consume a lot of content or binge-watch shows, then Nord impresses with a 90hz AMOLED display, 408 ppi and light weight (181gm). The 4,115 mAh battery and 30T fast charging is a bonus.

In terms of camera, the Vivo X50 Pro offers a good deal with its newly-introduced gimbal camera, that helps in capturing stable videos and images. But at 50k, it is a pricey choice. The Nord, on the other hand, features a better selfie camera (on paper) and a quad-rear camera setup -- borrowed from the OnePlus 8 -- at a reasonable price. There are no party tricks in the imaging department, however.

Clearly, the Nord is intended to be more than the sum of its parts. The aesthetic is pleasing, the software promises a great experience and the price is right. We hope our final verdict bears out our initial impressions. Stay tuned for a detailed review.

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