OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Moto G Power (2022) - Detailed Phone Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Specification

General

Launch Date June 11, 2021 February 22, 2022
Release Year 2021 2022

Physical

Volume 92.44 cm³ 120.23 cm³
Screen Size to Weight Ratio 3.78 "/g 3.2 "/g
Weight 170 g 203 g
Height 159.2 mm 167.2 mm
Width 73.5 mm 76.5 mm
Thickness 7.9 mm 9.4 mm
Foldable Design No No
Available Colors
  • Blue Void
  • Charkoal Ink
  • Silver Ray
  • Black

Display

Screen Size 6.43 " 6.5 "
Resolution 1080 x 2400 720 x 1600
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 85.3 % 79.7 %
Pixel Density 410 PPI 270 PPI
Refresh Rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Typical Brightness N/A N/A
HBM Brightness N/A N/A
Peak Brightness N/A N/A

Hardware

Battery Capacity per Screen Area 108.84 mAh/in² 118.34 mAh/in²
Battery Density 48.68 mAh/cm³ 41.59 mAh/cm³
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
NFC Support Yes No
Chipset Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) 8
GPU Adreno 619 8

Connectivity

USB Version 2.0 2.0
OTG Support 1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort Version N/A N/A
USB Features USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

Software

Operating System Android Android
Initial OS Version 11 11
Maximum OS Version 13

Comparison Summary

Here’s a structured, user-focused comparison of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G and Motorola Moto G Power (2022):


1. Specifications Breakdown

Design & Build

FeatureOnePlus Nord CE 5GMotorola Moto G Power (2022)Real-World Implications
Dimensions159.2 × 73.5 × 7.9 mm167.2 × 76.5 × 9.4 mmNord CE is slimmer & lighter (170g vs 203g)—better for one-handed use. Moto G Power is bulkier but may feel sturdier.
Fingerprint SensorBasic (under-display)Side-mountedSide-mounted (Moto) is faster & more reliable than under-display (OnePlus).

Display

FeatureOnePlus Nord CE 5GMotorola Moto G Power (2022)Real-World Implications
Size & Tech6.43" AMOLED6.5" IPS LCDAMOLED (OnePlus) = deeper blacks, better contrast, and power efficiency. IPS LCD (Moto) = worse visibility outdoors.
Resolution1080x2400 (410 PPI)720x1600 (270 PPI)OnePlus is sharper—text, videos, and games look crisper. Moto's 720p screen feels outdated.
Brightness700 nits (peak)Not specifiedOnePlus is far better in sunlight—Moto may struggle outdoors.

Performance

FeatureOnePlus Nord CE 5GMotorola Moto G Power (2022)Real-World Implications
ChipsetSnapdragon 750G 5G (8nm)Helio G37 (12nm)OnePlus is ~2.4x faster (Antutu 385K vs 159K). Handles gaming & multitasking better.
RAM & Storage6/8/12GB + 128/256GB4GB + 64/128GBOnePlus dominates—better for heavy apps, future-proofing. Moto’s 4GB RAM limits multitasking.

Camera

FeatureOnePlus Nord CE 5GMotorola Moto G Power (2022)Real-World Implications
Main Camera64MP (f/1.79, 1/2")50MP (f/1.8, 1/2.76")OnePlus has better low-light performance (larger sensor + wider aperture).
Ultra-Wide8MP (f/2.25)NoneOnePlus wins for landscapes & group shots. Moto lacks versatility.
Selfie16MP (Sony IMX471)8MPOnePlus far sharper—better for video calls & social media.
Video Recording4K@30fps + EIS1080p@30fps + EISOnePlus is better for vlogging (4K vs 1080p, plus slow-motion).

Battery & Charging

FeatureOnePlus Nord CE 5GMotorola Moto G Power (2022)Real-World Implications
Capacity4500mAh5000mAhMoto lasts longer (11% bigger battery). Better for heavy users.
Charging Speed30W fast charging10W chargingOnePlus charges 3x faster (0-70% in ~30 mins vs ~2 hours for Moto).

2. Key Insights

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Wins on:

Display (AMOLED + 1080p + 700 nits)
Performance (Snapdragon 750G vs Helio G37)
Camera (64MP + 8MP ultra-wide + 4K video)
Charging (30W vs 10W)

Motorola Moto G Power Wins on:

Battery Life (5000mAh vs 4500mAh)
Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted is faster)


3. User Profiles & Recommendations

Choose OnePlus Nord CE 5G if you:

✔ Want a faster, smoother phone (better chipset, more RAM).
✔ Prioritize display quality (AMOLED, 1080p, brighter).
✔ Need a better camera (64MP main, ultra-wide, 4K video).
✔ Prefer fast charging (30W vs 10W).

Choose Motorola Moto G Power if you:

Need 2-day battery life (5000mAh + power-efficient LCD).
✔ Prefer a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
✔ Are on a tighter budget (likely cheaper than OnePlus).


4. Buying Decision Framework

Ask Yourself:

  1. Do I care more about performance or battery life?
    • Performance → OnePlus.
    • Battery → Moto.
  2. Do I take lots of photos/videos?
    • Yes → OnePlus (better cameras).
    • No → Moto is passable.
  3. Do I want fast charging?
    • Yes → OnePlus (30W vs 10W).

Final Verdict: Which Would I Choose?

I’d pick the OnePlus Nord CE 5G—it’s the better all-rounder with:
✔ A superior display (AMOLED + 1080p).
Much faster performance (Snapdragon 750G vs Helio G37).
Better cameras (64MP + ultra-wide + 4K video).
Faster charging (30W vs 10W).

The only reason to pick the Moto G Power is if you absolutely need 2-day battery life—but the OnePlus still gets solid endurance (4500mAh + efficient AMOLED).

Winner: OnePlus Nord CE 5G 🏆

Alex Griffin
Alex Griffin

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