OnePlus Nord 2 vs POCO F3 GT
In the past year, all the brands have shown their capabilities in terms of launching powerful and affordable smartphones especially in the 5G segment. The brands have been launching phones that pose as a great and powerful competitors to the rest and it definitely gets a little overwhelming when it comes to choosing a smartphone for us amidst the plethora of options that are available.
Two brands have recently launched two new, very powerful smartphones in the mid range segment that definitely compete with one another to be the best. OnePlus Nord 2 and the POCO F3 GT. With regards to both these smartphones the choice for a few might be easier since many of us do have a liking or loyalty towards a brand so we usually end up opting for the phone of that particular brand. However, if that’s not the case, it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to compare the features and the specs of both these smartphone to be able to make a much more informed decision regarding the both.
The OnePlus Nord 2 shows that you don’t have to pay big bucks to get flagship-tier hardware. The phone offers considerable upgrades from the first-gen Nord, or you can even call it the original Nord, including a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, new 50MP camera at the back, and 65W fast charging with a larger 4500mAh battery. Then we have the POCO F3 GT. The device is a rebranded Redmi K40 Gaming that’s making its way to global markets, and it is a genuine powerhouse. It has the same Dimensity 1200 chipset as the Nord 2, but you get a larger 5060mAh battery with 67W fast charging, IP53 dust and water resistance, and unique mechanical triggers on the side that give you an edge during gaming.
The Nord 2 retains the same design aesthetic as the OnePlus 9 series, featuring clean lines and a rectangular camera housing with large rings for the primary cameras.
The F3 GT, meanwhile, has a more aggressive style with etched lines and squarish bevels around the sides that make it easy to hold and use the phone. The oblong camera housing doesn’t really have the same upmarket look as that of the Nord 2, but POCO has a clear edge thanks to its use of materials. Both phones have Gorilla Glass 5 at the front and back, and while I like the look of the Nord 2, it doesn’t feel as good an in-hand feel as the F3 GT.
The Nord 2 comes with a 6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel while the F3 GT features a larger 6.67-inch screen with a 120Hz AMOLED panel. Both phones are great for streaming videos and playing games, but the F3 GT has a distinct edge in this category not only because of its higher 120Hz refresh rate but also the color calibration and the fact that you can play HDR10 content.
The Dimensity 1200 chipset delivers more than enough power for any day-to-day use case — as well as gaming — and you’ll find LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. You also get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage as standard, and while both phones have a 6GB base variant as well, it will be available in limited quantities.
Both phones also offer Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC as standard, but the Nord 2 has a few extras: you get AptX HD and LDAC audio codecs, and the device has more 5G bands. The Nord 2 has 11 Sub-6 5G bands in India and 17 5G bands for the global model, with the F3 GT limited to two 5G bands.
As for battery life, the POCO F3 GT has an unassailable edge. The phone has a large 5060mAh battery that easily lasts over a day, and when you need to charge it, the bundled 67W fast charger takes just 40 minutes to fully charge the device. The charging cable is angled as well, making it that much easier to use the phone when charging.
The Nord 2 manages to last all day thanks to its 4500mAh battery, and there’s 65W fast charging as well. You also get a USB PD charger in the box, but the phone doesn’t measure up the F3 GT’s battery longevity.
