HMD Vibe 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Verdict
The HMD Vibe 2 5G and OnePlus Nord 3 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the cheaper of the two at $200 versus $399, a difference of about $199. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. HMD Vibe 2 5G stands out for 5000mah battery with solid all-day endurance, while OnePlus Nord 3 is praised for dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HMD Vibe 2 5G if…
- →5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- →Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- →90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
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
Pros & Cons
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Pros
- 5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- 90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
- Dual rear camera setup with capable 50MP main sensor
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Limited IP52 rating lacks full dust protection
- Entry-level Snapdragon 4 limits performance
- Basic IPS LCD display without AMOLED quality
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 | HMD Vibe 2 5G | OnePlus Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 16MP f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | — | — |
| Ultrawide | 8MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ice Blue | — |
| Weight | 190g | — |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1450 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 6GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 128GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 193.5 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | — | No official rating |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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