POCO F3 GT VS OnePlus Nord 2: POCO India has officially launched F3 GT. The next-generation F-Series phone with 5G compatibility. We all know how its predecessor, the POCO F1 has conquered the mobile market by storm. Therefore, people have several expectations over its replacement. Above all, the POCO F3 GT was an exclusive launch only for India. In China, it was released as Redmi K40 Gaming and for the global market, POCO released F3 instead of F3 GT. We’ve already covered a post regarding why India has got POCO F3 GT instead of POCO F3. Therefore, POCO F3 GT is a prestigious release for POCO as it holds countable for the F-series legacy & POCO India’s decision to rule out F3 for India.
Above all, POCO F3 GT was priced competitively with OnePlus Nord 2. Both of these phones are 5G enabled and possess the exact set of features. Earlier, we’ve covered a post about Redmi Note 10T VS POCO M3 Pro. These two phones also share the same spec sheet as POCO F3 GT & OnePlus Nord 2. Poco F3 GT is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor. OnePlus Nord 2 also has the same 3 GHz processor. In addition to that, both of these phones have the same specs such as Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED Display and UFS 3.1.
POCO F3 GT VS OnePlus Nord 2 Specifications
Check out the spec sheet of both these phones below to know how identical they are. Apart from the price tags, everything about these two phones is the same.
After seeing these specs, one can clearly say that these two models are almost identical apart from some minor differences here and there. However, we picked POCO F3 GT among these two models. Here are the reasons why we selected POCO F3 GT as the clear winner.
Affordable & Reasonable Price Tag
Both of these models, POCO F3 GT & OnePlus Nord 2 shared the same processor but not the same price tag. The base model of POCO F3 GT was priced at 25,999 INR on Flipkart. On the other hand, the base model of the OnePlus Nord 2 was priced at 29,999 INR. When we consider the affordability factor, the POCO F3 GT price tag was reasonable considering the processor that’s been used in the phone.
POCO is well-known for launching power-packed performers with reasonable price tags. For instance, POCO F1 is still considered the reigning champion of affordability. Similarly, POCO F3 GT was also launched in the same price group. Above all, the processor is considered the heart of every mobile. When you get the same processor at a price tag that’s considerably lesser than the other, you would choose the one with the affordable price tag.
POCO F3 GT is a Gaming-Centric Device
Unlike OnePlus Nord 2, POCO F3 GT is a full-on gaming-centric device. It is designed to provide an unmatched gaming experience for hard-core gamers. One of the main advantages of POCO F3 GT is the pop-up gaming triggers. They are designed to provide an enhanced gaming experience. POCO is calling these Maglev Triggers since we can hide them when not in use. OnePlus 9R got these triggers. However, it is 2X pricier than the POCO F3 GT.
Above all, POCO F3 GT has RGB lighting around the rear camera system. This can be an added attraction that can levitate the look and feel of the phone. OnePlus does not have any of these features.
Better Display
POCO F3 GT has got better display specs than OnePlus Nord 2. POCO F3 GT comes with an OLED panel clocked at 120Hz along with HDR10+ certification. OnePlus Nord 2, on the other hand, has got LED panel but the display has low refresh rate than POCO F3 GT. It is clocked at 90HZ.
If we even consider screen size and screen to body ratio, POCO F3 GT crushed the competition. POCO F3 GT comes with 6.67 inches display with ~86.3% screen-to-body ratio. OnePlus Nord 2 has only got a 6.43-inch display with a screen-to-body ratio of 85.8%. Therefore, the POCO F3 GT possesses better display specs than OnePlus Nord 2.
Better Battery/Charging Performance
One Plus Nord 2 comes with a 4500 mAh Li-Po battery along with a 65W charging support. OnePlus Nord 2 scored a total 102h endurance rating on a battery performance test done by gsmarena. It can last over a day in 3G calls; you can browse for more than 16 hours or watch videos for 16 hours.
POCO F3 GT comes with a larger battery reserve (5065 mAh LI-Po battery) along with 67W charging support. Battery/Charging wise, POCO F3 GT has almost 2X better support than OnePlus Nord 2. They can come in handy while playing heavy gaming. POCO F3 GT even got a higher endurance rating than OnePlus Nord 2. It also got some additional addons such as Power Delivery 3.0 & Quick Charge 3+ for better power management.
POCO F3 GT VS OnePlus Nord 2: Better Sound
OnePlus Nord 2 fall behind POCO F3 GT in this particular category. Although Nord 2 has got stereo speakers for better sound, it does not have additional upgrades. POCO F3 GT has got enhanced audio mechanisms that include stereo speakers, 24-bit/192kHz audio output tuned by JBL long with Hi-Res Audio certification and Dolby Atmos support. They can give an immersive audio experience while binge-watching, game playing and listening to high-quality audio.
POCO F3 GT VS OnePlus Nord 2: Higher Touch Response Rate
POCO F3 GT also offers a higher-touch response rate of 480Hz, which is much higher than what the Nord 2 can achieve at 180Hz. This feature is the go-to option for hardcore gamers. Therefore, POCO F3 GT can do more heavier gaming than OnePlus Nord 2.
POCO F3 GT VS OnePlus Nord 2: Flashy Design
If we compare design elements between these two models, POCO F3 GT has a more flashy design than OnePlus Nord 2. The design of the OnePlus Nord 2 is subtle and heavily inspired by the OnePlus 9 series. On the other hand, the design of the POCO F3 GT is flashy and a major head-turner. Gamer’s really like flashy stuff and POCO F3 GT will not disappoint them. The RGB lighting on camera combined with a flashy notification light and razor-sharp design gives POCO F3 GT a flashy design that all gamers crave.
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