OnePlus Nord vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus Nord and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,115 mAh | 4,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.44 in | 6.57 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 184 g | 192 g |
| Released | Aug 2020 | May 2020 |
Summary: OnePlus Nord is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Nord and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Display
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, HDR10+, 430 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.44 inches, 100.6 cm² (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.57 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | sRGB, DCI-P3 support, Reading mode, Night mode, Video enhancer | HDR10+ |
Platform
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12 | Android 10, MIUI 11 (initial); upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm SDM765 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
Memory
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM (India only), 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 2.1 | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX586); 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, CINE aspect ratio video recording, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Super macro, Portrait, Pro mode, AI scene detection, RAW image, Filters | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm (Sony IMX616); 8 MP, f/2.5, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR, Screen flash, Face retouching, Filters, Ultra wide selfie, Face unlock | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm |
Battery
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4115 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T), 70% in 30 min | 20W fast charging |
| Capacity | — | 4160 mAh |
Body
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) | 163.91 x 74.77 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 184 g (6.5 oz) | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame with metallic coat | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a Dual Band), A-GPS, NavIC | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| OnePlus Nord | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 21 | 2020, March 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 04 | Available. Released 2020, May |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus Nord or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 4,115 mAh for the OnePlus Nord versus 4,160 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is lighter, OnePlus Nord or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
OnePlus Nord — 184 g for the OnePlus Nord versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Which is newer, OnePlus Nord or Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
OnePlus Nord — Aug 2020 for the OnePlus Nord versus May 2020 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G.
Is the OnePlus Nord or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus Nord 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 8/10.