Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs OnePlus Nord CE5

Compare Xiaomi Redmi A3 and OnePlus Nord CE5 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Xiaomi Redmi A3

Android 14

Starting priceRs. 18,999

Memory4GB / 64GB

Battery5000 mAh (typ)

OnePlus Nord CE5

OxygenOS 15

Starting priceRs. 64,199

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery7100 mAh

Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

OnePlus Nord CE5 leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceXiaomi Redmi A3Rs. 45,200 less

Benchmark performanceOnePlus Nord CE5521% higher listed benchmark score

Smoother displayOnePlus Nord CE5120 Hz refresh rate

Battery capacityOnePlus Nord CE57,100 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingOnePlus Nord CE580W listed charging

Main camera resolutionOnePlus Nord CE550 MP main camera

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Xiaomi Redmi A3	OnePlus Nord CE5
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 4GB / 64GB, Rs. 18,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Midnight Black, Forest Green, Star Blue	GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Marble Mist, Black Infinity \| PK: 8GB / 128GB, Rs. 64,199, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray \| PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 75,399, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Price	Rs. 18,999	Rs. 64,199
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Midnight Black, Forest Green, Star Blue	Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2025-03-01	2025-07-08
Security Updates Until	N/A	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Xiaomi	OnePlus
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	Android 14	OxygenOS 15
Android Version	Android 14	Android 15
Performance
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G36	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
CPU	Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz + 4×1.6 GHz)	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G615 MC6
Benchmark	Geekbench	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	145000	900000
Benchmark Remarks	Entry-level Android experience	Upper mid-range performance with Dimensity 8350, strong battery life and large AMOLED display
Display
Size	6.71”	6.77 inches
Type	Dot Drop display	AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 10-bit color, 1430 nits peak brightness
Resolution	1650 x 720	2392 x 1080 pixels
PPI Density	268 ppi	387
Refresh Rate	90Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	168.4 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm	163.58 x 76.02 x 8.27 mm
Weight	N/A	199 g
SIM	Dual SIM + microSD	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot)
IP Rating	N/A	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh (typ)	7100 mAh
Charging	10W Type-C	80W SUPERVOOC
Camera
Back Camera	8MP AI Dual Camera + Auxiliary Lens	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	5MP	16 MP, f/2.4
Back Camera Count	2	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p 30fps	4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 960fps
Front Video	1080p 30fps	1080p@60/30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	Film Camera \| HDR Mode \| Portrait \| Time Lapse	OIS, EIS, HDR, Night Mode, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Tilt-shift
Zoom	Digital Zoom	0.6x–20x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network	4G / 3G / 2G	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Dual SIM + microSD	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid)
Wi-Fi	2.4GHz/5GHz	Wi-Fi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5
GPS	GPS \| Glonass \| Beidou \| Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS
NFC	No	Yes
Infrared	No	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	Type-C	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Side Fingerprint	In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)
Others	Virtual Ambient Light Sensor \| Virtual Proximity Sensor \| Accelerometer \| Compass	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, infrared blaster