OnePlus Nord vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro – Battle for the best mid-range smartphone crown

• OnePlus has launched its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Nord starting at ₹24,999.
• The OnePlus Nord competes with the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro in the mid-range segment.
• In this post, we compare the two devices to help you decide which one you should buy.
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OnePlus launched its much-anticipated device, the OnePlus Nord in the mid-range segment. After dominating the premium segment in India, the company aims to capture the mid-range segment with the new Nord series.

The new OnePlus Nord will compete with the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, another premium device that has been priced competitively. In this post, we compare the two devices to help you decide which device to go with.


OnePlus Nord vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: Price

OnePlus Nord	Price	Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro	Price
6GB + 64GB	₹24,999	6GB + 128GB	₹24,999
8GB + 128GB	₹27,999	8GB + 256GB	₹29,999
12GB + 256GB	₹29,999	-	-

The OnePlus Nord will be available from Amazon India, OnePlus online store and OnePlus offline stores across the country in Blue Marble and Gray Onyx colour options starting from August 4. However, the base variant with 6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage will be available from September.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is available from Amazon India, Flipkart, Xiaomi online store, and Xiaomi offline stores across the country in Carbon Black, Flame Red, Glacier Blue, and Pearl White colour options.

OnePlus Nord vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: Specifications

Device	OnePlus Nord	Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
Display size	6.44-inch	6.39-inch
Resolution	2400 x 1080 pixels	2340 x 1080 pixels
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Android version	Android 10 with OxygenOS 10.5	Android 10 with MIUI 12
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Rear camera	48MP primary	48MP primary
	8MP ultra-wide-angle lens	8MP telephoto lens
	5MP depth sensor	13MP ultra-wide-angle lens
	2MP macro sensor	-
Selfie camera	32MP primary	20MP primary
	8MP ultra-wide-angle lens	-
Fingerprint sensor	In-display	In-display
Battery	4,115mAh	4,000mAh
Fast charge	30W	27W
5G	Yes	No

OnePlus Nord vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: Display

The OnePlus Nord features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It features a dual punch-hole notch that houses the dual selfie camera on the left corner.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro features a slightly smaller 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. As the device features a pop-up selfie camera, there is no notch and it offers a full-screen experience.

The OnePlus Nord with its higher refresh rate display offers a smoother scrolling experience. On the other hand, the Redmi K20 Pro offers a premium full screen experience.


OnePlus Nord vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: Design

The OnePlus Nord offers a simple and elegant look with a glass back that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It has an aluminium frame and a vertically aligned camera setup. There is OnePlus logo and branding at the back and the device is available in Blue Marble and Gray Onyx colour options.


Coming to the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, the device features a gradient glass back which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Like the OnePlus Nord, the device has an aluminium frame and a vertically aligned camera setup. The device has Xiaomi and Redmi brandings at the back and is available in Carbon Black, Flame Red, Glacier Blue and Pearl White colour options.

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