Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Verdict
iPhone 14 Plus commands a premium at $899 with Apple's A15 Bionic chip, proven performance ecosystem, and refined camera system featuring sensor-shift OIS and cinematic video recording. OnePlus Nord 3 undercuts significantly at $399, delivering a larger 6.74-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, faster 80W charging, bigger 5000mAh battery, and technically superior 50MP main camera with Sony IMX890 sensor. Nord 3 excels in raw specs and value, offering better daily usability through higher refresh rate and faster charging. However, iPhone 14 Plus provides superior video capabilities, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and three years of guaranteed updates versus Nord 3's two years. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing screen smoothness and charging speed, Nord 3 delivers exceptional value. For those investing in longevity, video creation, and ecosystem integration, iPhone 14 Plus justifies the premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
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 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
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 14 Plus | OnePlus Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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