OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver strong mid-range experiences with excellent AMOLED displays and capable processors. Nord CE 3 features a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 67W charging, superior brightness at 950 nits, and the reliable Snapdragon 782G chip, making it ideal for endurance seekers. V29 Pro counters with a sharper 2800x1260 display, brighter 1300-nit peak, superior 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light, and MediaTek's faster Dimensity 8200 processor. V29 Pro includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for future-proofing. At $299, Nord CE 3 offers exceptional value with its larger battery, though V29 Pro's imaging capabilities, display quality, and processor performance justify the $150 premium for those prioritizing photography and gaming. Choose Nord CE 3 for battery longevity and value, V29 Pro for premium features and mobile photography.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
Buy the Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE 3 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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