Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Verdict
iPhone 11 Pro commands premium positioning with its legendary A13 Bionic processor, superior display brightness (1200 nits), and polished build quality featuring stainless steel and matte glass. Camera versatility excels through its three-lens system with optical zoom and exceptional low-light performance, though video caps at 4K/60fps. Nord 3 aggressively undercuts at $399, delivering a larger 6.74" 120Hz AMOLED display, faster 80W charging into a 5000mAh battery, and 5G connectivity,practical advantages for daily users. Performance gap narrows significantly with Dimensity 9000 matching A13 in real-world tasks. Nord 3's 50MP main sensor offers higher megapixel count but lacks optical zoom and video stabilization at 4K. Build materials favor iPhone's durability. For photography enthusiasts and ecosystem loyalists, iPhone 11 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life, display refresh, and 5G receive exceptional value with Nord 3. Choose iPhone 11 Pro for refined cameras and processing; Nord 3 for practical everyday performance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the OnePlus Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
OnePlus Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | OnePlus Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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