OnePlus Nord 2 vs POCO F3 GT: Which is best Buy
The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC is in demand these days as most smartphones under Rs 30,000 are coming with this processor. Recently POCO has launched POCO F3 GT 5G while OnePlus has also launched the OnePlus Nord 2 5G with the same SoC.
Related: Best Smartphones Under Rs 30,000
Now, if you wanted to buy a new smartphone and if you’re confused then let’s compare the OnePlus Nord 2 and POCO F3 GT and see which smartphone would be the best option for you.
Before that, let me show the full specifications of the OnePlus Nord 2 and POCO F3 GT, side by side.
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OnePlus Nord 2 Vs POCO F3 GT: Full Specifications
| SPECS | OnePlus Nord 2 5G | POCO F3 GT 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43 inches FHD+ AMOLED HRD+ Display | 6.67 inches FHD+ AMOLED 10-bit display with HDR10+ 480Hz touch sampling rate |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz AMOLED | 120Hz AMOLED |
| OS | Android 11-Oxygen OS 11.3 | Android 11-MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Primary Sensor (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro Video: 4k@30fps, 1080p@30fps/60fps | 64 MP Primary Sensor 8 MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro Video: 4k@30fps, 1080p@30fps/60fps |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Selfie Shooter Video: 1080p@30fps | 16 MP Selfie Shooter Video: 1080p@30fps |
| 5G Support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR NSA: N41, N78, N40 NR SA: N41, N78, N28A, N1, N3, N40 | n77/n78 |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Electronic compass Gyroscope Ambient light sensor SAR Sensor Proximity sensor Sensor core | Proximity Sensor (Ultrasonic) 360 Degree Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope Electronic Compass Vibration Motor, IR Blaster |
| Widevine L1 Support | Yes | Yes |
| Camera2api | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| SD Card Slot | No | No |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Gaming Triggers | No | Yes (Physical pop-up gaming triggers) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-Display | Side-Mounted |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh (non-removable) | 5,060 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging Speed | 65W wired fast Charging | 67W Wired Fast Charging |
| Weight | 189 Gram | 205 Gram |
| Price | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 27,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 29,999 12GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 34,999 | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 26,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 28,999 8GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 30,999 |
| Available at | Amazon.in | Flipkart.com |
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Display Quality: OnePlus Nord 2 Vs POCO F3 GT
OnePlus Nord 2 comes with a 6.43-inches 90Hz FHD+ HDR + display while POCO F3 GT has a larger 6.67-inches 120Hz FHD+ 10bit HDR+ display.
As you can tell, POCO F3 GT has a better display. Both of these smartphones are visible under the sunlight and has Widevine L1 support which means, there won’t be any problem streaming FHD+ content on OTT platforms.
Also, both of the phones are protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides.
Winner: POCO F3 5T 5G
Cameras: OnePlus Nord 2 Vs POCO F3 GT
OnePlus Nord 2 comes with a 50MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro lens while there is a 32MP selfie shooter. On the other side, POCO F3 GT has a 64MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP macro lens and there is 16MP selfie shooter.
Talking about OnePlus Nord 2 5G, the 50MP sensor has OIS support which helps a lot while shooting videos.
As I have said in the OnePlus Nord 2 5G review, if you want the best camera under 30k then it’s better to go with Nord 2 because the phone has a Sony IMX766 sensor optimized by OnePlus. Also, this is the same sensor as the OnePlus 9.
POCO F3 GT is a gaming smartphone, but POCO has done a good job with the camera, but it’s not as good as OnePlus Nord 2.
By the way, both phones can shoot videos at 4k@30fps with the rear camera while the front can shoot up to 1080p@30fps. Keep in mind, POCO F3 GT doesn’t have OIS support while OnePlus Nord 2 has OIS.
In short, if you want the best cameras then OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a better option but if you’re not into photography and you will just post images on social media then POCO F3 GT is also a good option.
Winner: OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Performance: OnePlus Nord 2 Vs POCO F3 GT
OnePlus Nord 2 and POCO F3 GT are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor. The POCO F3 GT is running on MIUI 12.5-based on Android 11 while OnePlus Nord 2 is running on Oxygen OS 11.3-based on Android 11.
The POCO F3 GT comes with Physical pop-up gaming triggers while OnePlus Nord 2 doesn’t have that.
Here you have to decide, whether you like Oxygen OS or MIUI because performance will be almost the same on both phones.
One Thing to Note, POCO F3 GT is a gaming smartphone. So if you wanted a gaming smartphone under Rs 30,000 then I would suggest you skip OnePlus Nord 2 but if you want a balanced smartphone, you can take look at Nord 2.
Winner: Tie
5G Bands
OnePlus Nord 2 comes with Seven 5G bands while POCO F3 GT has only two 5G bands.
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G Bands | POCO F3 GT 5G Bands |
|---|---|
| NR NSA: N41, N78, N40 NR SA: N41, N78, N28A, N1, N3, N40 | n77/n78 |
So if you want to buy a 5G smartphone then it’s better to go with OnePlus Nord 2 because it has seven, 5G bands. Also, the POCO F3 GT can’t be called a 5G phone because it only has two 5G Bands.
Battery & Audio: OnePlus Nord 2 Vs POCO F3 GT
OnePlus Nord 2 comes with a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W fast charging while POCO F3 GT has a 5,060 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
Both the phones come with Stereo Speakers but POCO F3 GT has three microphones.
Winner: POCO F3 GT
Conclustion: Winner
There is no clear winner, both the phones are for different kinds of users. If you wanted the best camera then OnePlus Nord 2 is a better option while if you wanted the best gaming smartphone then the POCO F3 GT is the best option.
You also have to decide whether you like MIUI or Oxygen OS.
One thing to note here, OnePlus Nord 2 base variant is for a limited time, so you have to buy an 8GB +128GB variant which will cost Rs 29,999 while POCO F3 GT can be bought for Rs 26,999.
If you ask me, I would go with POCO F3 GT because I have wanted to buy a gaming phone for a long time, so this is the best time. I can live with MIUI and decent cameras.
Also, Oxygen OS is merging with Color OS, today or later, OnePlus Phones will also have ads like Xiaomi and RealMe Phones.
What about you, do let me know in the comment box.
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