OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro | Better Option??

August 16th 2021

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro | Better Option??

OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro are the two new mid-range smartphones available in the Nepali market. Both these smartphones are considered to be the flagship killer by their respective manufacturers. Here we will compare the spec sheet of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro to see how they compare against each other.

So, if you are planning to buy or just enthusiasts to know how these two smartphones compare, then for your convenience we have listed the specifications of both the smartphones side-by-side for you to compare and see which specifications suit you the most. We have also given our thoughts on which of the smartphone is better and why.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

Basis	OnePlus Nord 2 5G	Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro
Body	158.9 x 73.2 x 8.3 mm, 189g, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)	163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, 196 grams, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Display	6.43 inches Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.67-inch E4 AMOLED 20:9 HDR10 + display with MEMC, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G (6 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm)
RAM	8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPPDDR5
Storage	128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1	128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
OS	Android 11, OxygenOS 11.3	MIUI 12 based on Android 11
Back Camera	Triple; 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	Triple; 108MP f/1.8 primary 8MP f/2.2, 119˚ ultra-wide-angle 5MP f/2.4, 50mm tele-macro
Front Camera	32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)	20MP f/2.5, (wide)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.2	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Sensor	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum, barometer
Battery	Li-Po 4500 mAh, Fast charging 65W	Li-Po 4520mAh, Fast charging 33W
Price	8/128GB - Rs.59,999 12/256GB - Rs.69,999	8/128GB - Rs.64,999 8/256GB - Rs.67,999

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Reasons to Choose Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

Comes with a faster 120Hz refresh rate display, compared to 90Hz on the OnePlus Nord 2.
Mediatek Dimensity 1200-AI is a custom chipset of OnePlus, made in collaboration with MediaTek. This new chipset improves the photography experience, enhances the display, and improves response times for faster and smoother gaming. But still, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is the best Android smartphone chipset in the market that powers flagship smartphones like Mi 11 ultra, Galaxy S21 series, OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, ROG Phone 5 series, and much more.
The LPDDR5 RAM on the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro is 1.5 times faster and 30% more power-efficient than the LPDDR4X on the OnePlus Nord 2.

Reasons to Choose OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Although Mi 11X Pro has a bigger number of 108 MP and 8K videos, the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Digital Overlap HDR (DOL-HDR) on the Nord give better photography and videography experience. Further, one of the main purposes of the customized Dimensity 1200-AI was to improve the camera experience in the Nord 2.
Has a faster 65-watt fast charging, compared to 33-watt on the Mi 11X Pro.
Nord 2 is Rs.4000 cheaper for the same 8/128GB variant and is also available in a 12GB RAM variant.

Our Verdict

Both the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro are great value for money smartphones, and you won’t regret buying either one. The inclusion of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset does give a slight edge to the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro. But while buying a new smartphone you should also consider your preferences as well.

If you are a performance-driven person and are into mobile gaming then the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro is the better option and worth some extra bucks. But if you want a camera-oriented smartphone and save some bucks then go for the OnePlus Nord 2.

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