Vivo recently launched two new mid-range smartphones in India — the Vivo T2 and Vivo T2x. Both the Vivo T2 and Vivo T2x are priced in the highly competitive sub-Rs 20,000 price range and compete with a range of devices from several OEMs. Keeping in mind the price and specifications, the Vivo T2 can be pitted against the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, which launched in India last week and recently went on sale in the country.
Both phones are priced around the same figure under Rs 20,000 and offer a similar set of specifications. If these two phones have been on your mind and are confused about which one to buy, this comparison article should help in deciding one among the two.
Here’s a detailed comparison between the Vivo T2 and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.
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Vivo T2 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite: price in India
The Vivo T2 starts at Rs 18,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It also comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and this variant is priced at Rs 20,999. There are offers that you can choose from and these include a Rs 1,500 instant discount and a 3-month no-cost EMI option.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is priced slightly higher than the Vivo T2. You can get the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage at Rs 19,999. As for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, it is available at Rs 21,999. There are a few offers though, such as a Rs 1,000 instant discount for ICICI Bank customers and a Rs 500 cashback for MobiKwik users.
Vivo T2 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite: design
Like most Android phones these days, the Vivo T2 and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite look unsurprisingly identical. There are some differences though and we’ll talk about them.
Starting with the Vivo T2, this phone is clad in a slim 7.8mm metal body with flat edges much like the iPhone 12 series. It comes in two colour options of Nitro Blaze (blue) and Velocity Wave (black). There’s a rather large but not protruding camera module at the back. For a more striking look, the Nitro Blaze is a good option, but the Velocity Wave offers a more subtle look. The front design is conventional with the water drop notch display.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 has the more modern punch-hole camera cutout located at the top centre of the display. It also has the similar circular camera modules at the back of the phone. There is a tiny difference between the edges of the two phones, wherein the OnePlus Nord CE 3 has a more curved design. With this phone too, you get two colour options of a bright Pastel Lime and Chromatic Gray.
Vivo T2 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite display
The Vivo T2 features a 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate which means that you’ll get a smooth scrolling experience. The phone boasts 1,300nits peak brightness and 2,400 x 1,080 resolution.
With the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, you get a slightly bigger 6.72-inch FHD+ but with an LCD display and 680nits peak brightness. It however offers a higher 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top.
Vivo T2 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite performance
Powering both the phones is the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC that is paired with UFS 2.2 internal storage and Adreno 619 GPU for graphics. In terms of performance, you can expect a similar result with the Vivo T2 and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. There is a difference though in terms of storage configuration.
The Vivo T2’s base model packs 6GB of RAM while the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite comes with 8GB of RAM. Even with onboard storage, you get only 128GB with the Vivo T2 but up to 256GB with the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite. Both phones also support expandable memory via a microSD card.
Vivo T2 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite cameras
The camera department is also one where you’ll find noticeable differences between the two phones. The Vivo T2 sports a dual rear camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor with OIS and a 2MP bokeh sensor, so you can still get those blurred background shots. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16MP camera on the Vivo T2.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has more to offer in terms of optics. You get triple rear cameras which include a 108MP Samsung HM6 primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens for those close up shots. It also houses a 16MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
Vivo T2 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite: battery and software
The Vivo T2 packs a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. The phone is said to charge to 50 percent in 20 minutes. On the software front, it runs the custom Funtouch OS that is based on Android 13.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a slightly bigger 5,000mAh battery and with a faster 67W charging technology. With this phone too, you get a custom OS which is OnePlus’ OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13.
