OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord 2T
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 190g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (59/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (59/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1017976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord 2T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads OnePlus Nord by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 2T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (59/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the OnePlus Nord are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (45/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the OnePlus Nord by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord 2T (45/100 vs 27/100).