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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lower price and decent performance, the OnePlus Nord N200 is a solid choice, but it has a plastic body, an LCD screen with lower resolution and brightness, and a less advanced camera setup with lower photo and video quality. On the other hand, if you value a higher quality build with a glass back, better screen quality with a higher resolution and OLED display, and superior camera capabilities with higher resolution, more features, and better overall quality, then the Sony Xperia 1 III is the better option, though it comes at a premium price. Both phones offer 5G support and run the Android operating system. The OnePlus has a longer battery life, but the Sony offers better performance due to a more powerful processor and additional RAM. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus Nord N200
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 III
- Best in class display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.6
6.0
The Sony Xperia 1 III has only fair overall camera quality, while the OnePlus Nord N200 has poor overall camera quality.
The OnePlus Nord N200's cameras are considered poor due to a low selfie quality, which is very important, and also underperform in software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility. In contrast, the Sony Xperia 1 III has fair cameras, with a better photos experience overall and improved dynamic range, though it still shows some weaknesses in low light performance and versatility.
Photo Quality
4.5
5.9
The Sony Xperia 1 III and OnePlus Nord N200 both have poor photos, though the Sony Xperia 1 III takes somewhat better photos.
The OnePlus Nord N200 produces poor photos as its camera capabilities are limited, reflected in low performance across photo resolution, software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and particularly selfie quality which is considered very important.
Video Quality
4.5
6.0
The Sony Xperia 1 III takes only fair videos, while the OnePlus Nord N200 takes poor videos.
The OnePlus Nord N200 takes poor videos primarily because it has deficiencies across various video attributes such as resolution and framerate, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality. Conversely, the Sony Xperia 1 III takes fair videos with its strengths lying in resolution and framerate, with better video software experience and stabilization, while still facing challenges in dynamic range and low light performance.
Battery
9.3 Hours
5.6 Hours
The OnePlus Nord N200 has 9.3 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The OnePlus Nord N200 has a screen size of 6.49 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 III is 6.5 inches.
Cost
$150
$899
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The OnePlus Nord N200 has a price of $150 and the Sony Xperia 1 III costs $899.
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How the OnePlus Nord N200 and the Sony Xperia 1 III compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus Nord N200 | Sony Xperia 1 III |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $899 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 25, 2021 | August 25, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.49" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 405 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | LCD | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD480 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 4.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 4.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Macro | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.3 Hours | 5.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.42" x 2.95" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.67 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 5 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 25, 41, 66, 71 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue Quantum | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | Yes | |
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OnePlus Nord N200
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David Lumb | July 2021
"The OnePlus Nord N200’s value is easy to appreciate: it’s a sleek, powerful phone with a great design that makes it feel more premium than its price would suggest. It has a 5,000mAh battery, which is a huge capacity for any phone, let alone a budget one. Buy if you want two-to-three-day battery life."
Sony Xperia 1 III
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James Peckham | August 2021
"For those who enjoy Sony’s Android phones, or who want a top-tier smartphone with a versatile camera, a beautiful screen and strong battery life, this is a great choice. If your budget can stretch to it, and you're a fan of its looks, it could be a great option."
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About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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