OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.