OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M53
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Samsung Galaxy M53 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M53 leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M53 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Samsung Galaxy M53
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Lighter: 173g vs 176g
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M53 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M53, the Samsung Galaxy M53 scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | Samsung Galaxy M53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.2×7.8 mm | 164.7×77.0×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M53
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Samsung Galaxy M53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M53 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 edges out the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M53 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M53?
The Samsung Galaxy M53 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M53?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy M53 (80/100 vs 69/100).