Do you think higher specifications make for a higher smartphone or is there greater to the story? Let’s try to a solution that queries in brand new Post. Today We’ll be evaluating the OnePlus Nord with the Realme X3 SuperZoom. Let’s now get started.
Key Specification
| Realme X3 SuperZoom | OnePlus Nord | |
| Released | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Display Size | 6.6 inches | 6.44 inches |
| Memory | 8/12 GB | 6/8/12 GB |
| Storage | 128/256 GB | 64/128/256 GB |
| Camera | 64MP + 8MP + 8MP + 2MP | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | On-screen |
Design
| Realme X3 SuperZoom | OnePlus Nord | |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.8 x 9.3 mm | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 202 grams | 184 grams |
| Screen Resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 399 ppi | 409 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Color | Glacier Blue, Arctic White | Blue Marble, Gray Onyx |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | Fluid AMOLED |
| Build Material | – | Corning® Gorilla |
Design-wise both these phones have a completely unique appearance to them. Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with an eye-catchy gradient finish while OnePlus Nord has gone with a pastel soft finish on Nord also means The Nord is less os a fingerprint magnet even though X3 Superzoom it is quite slippery.
Both phones come with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 both to the front and back. The Nord has a smaller footprint and weighs only 184 grams which are 20 grams lighter than the X3 SuperZoom. When it comes to design if you like smaller lighter phones in pastel shades then the Nord is for you but if something a bit more flashy is what you desire then the Realme X3 SuperZoom fits the bit.
The smaller size on the Nord translates directly to a smaller display with a 6.44-inch panel on the Nord compared to a bigger 6.53-inch on the Realme X3 SuperZoom.Both have the spell shaped cutout to the top left for the dual selfie cameras that being said the Nord has a few key advantages. here first off smaller bezels especially a thinner chin and the second and biggest advantage it’s AMOLED.
Performance
| Realme X3 SuperZoom | OnePlus Nord | |
| Processor | Octa core | Octa Core (2.96 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 620 |
| RAM | 8/12 GB | 6/8/12 GB |
| Internal storage | 128/256 GB | 64/128/256 GB |
| Storage expansion | No | No |
| OS | Android v10 (Q) | Android v10 (Q) |
When it comes to performance we have last year’s flagship snapdragon 855+ going up against the snapdragon 765G. When it comes to everyday stuff like scrolling through social media or jumping between apps you didn’t feel a difference between these two. The OnePlus Nord comes with 6, 8, and 12GB of RAM coupled with 64, 128, or 256 Gigs of storage while the X3 SuperZoom has two variants 6 and 8 GB RAM both come with 128 Gigs of internal storage.
The fast UFS3.0 storage combined with Realme HPV and Turbo ride technology means that the Realme X3 SuperZoom does load up heavier games and apps quicker. The OnePlus Nord falls behind because of the slower UFS2.1 storage.
Speaking of gaming the Adreno 640 GPU inside the Realme X3 SuperZoom is quite a bit more powerful than the Adreno 620. Inside the OnePlus Nord, that means in PUBG the 765G can only go up to HD high while the X3 SuperZoom has no problems pushing HDR graphics settings at the extreme frame rate. The advantage also continues in games that support higher frame rates, the X3 SuperZoom feeling much snappier and more fluid so the performance round is an easy victory for the Realme X3 SuperZoom.
When it comes to software we have oxygen OS10 on the OnePlus Nord going up against Realme UI on the X3 SuperZoom. The Nord is better with Oxygen OS, it’s just cleaner and faster providing overall better user experience. OnePlus has done an excellent job of adding features that we need and leaving stock android to shine through for the rest. The OnePlus Nord comes with an under the display fingerprint scanner and as fast as it may be the capacitive side-mounted scanner on the Realme X3 SuperZoom still feels a touch snappier. Face unlock though is definitely a win for OnePlus
Camera
| Realme X3 SuperZoom | OnePlus Nord | |
| Rear | 64MP + 8MP + 8MP + 2MP | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Front | 32 +8 MP | 32 +8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K@30FPS | 4K@30FPS |
Starting off with the primary we have a 64 megapixel Samsung GW1 sensor on the Realme X3 SuperZoom paired with an F 1.8 lens on the flip side we have the 48 megapixel Sony IMX 586 Sensor on the Nord complete with OIS and an F 1.75 lens under bright light these two are really similar even side by side it’s very hard to pick them apart crisp details great dynamic range overall just excellent. As far as selfies both the 32-megapixel primary selfie cameras do an excellent job it’s the same when it comes to the 8-megapixel ultra-white selfie snapper absolutely neck and neck here.
Multimedia
| Realme X3 SuperZoom | OnePlus Nord | |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
When it comes to Speakers both can get pretty loud but the OnePlus sounds richer with better-pronounced vocals both phones lack a headphone jack and while we are on the topic of audio call quality was excellent on both now OnePlus does have two more advantages here the alert slider which comes in really handy and 5G connectivity.
Battery Life
| Realme X3 SuperZoom | OnePlus Nord | |
| Capacity | 4200 mAh | 4115 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes | Yes |
| User Replaceable | No | No |
| Usb Typec | Yes | Yes |
The battery on the Realme X3 SuperZoom is only slightly larger at 4200 mAh compared to the 4115 mAh unit inside the Nord that being said the Nord has a less power-hungry chip inside coupled with a smaller AMOLED screen that runs at a lower refresh rate so day to day battery life is almost the same here. When it comes to charging we have the 30 watt Dart charger on the Realme X3 SuperZoom going up against the Warp charge 30T on the OnePlus Nord even the charging speeds are neck and neck so this round a tie.
Connectivity
|  | Realme X3 SuperZoom | OnePlus Nord |
| SIM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G , 3G, 2G | 4G , 3G, 2G |
| Bluetooth | v5.1 | v5.1 |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Which is better!
Which one of these two should you pick well if you’re a gamer or you want the extra 64 gb internal storage or maybe you are someone who really values the periscope zoom feature then the Realme X3 SuperZoom is the phone for you but for the rest i’d go with the OnePlus Nord the 90hz amoled panel is simply gorgeous and Oxygen OS is a treat to use.
