OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A06 5G

Verdict

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite scores higher in 5 of 6 sections (display, camera, connectivity & features, battery and performance), while the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G leads in design & durability.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 34 vs 52 points.

The Samsung Galaxy A06 5G is the newer model, announced 22 months after the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.

Choose the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite for display and camera; choose the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G for design & durability.

Nord CE 3 Lite leads in 10 fields
Galaxy A06 5G leads in 5 fields
23 ties

38 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Nord CE 3 Lite	Galaxy A06 5G
Overall
Performance	43	36
Camera	28	12
Battery	61	47
Display	58	41
Design & durability	34	52
Connectivity & features	59	44

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Nord CE 3 Lite: 30/100; Galaxy A06 5G: 30/100
Chipset: Nord CE 3 Lite: Snapdragon 695 5G; Galaxy A06 5G: Dimensity 6300
RAM (max): Nord CE 3 Lite: 8 GB(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 6 GB
Storage (max): Nord CE 3 Lite: 256 GB(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 128 GB
Process node: Nord CE 3 Lite: 6 nm; Galaxy A06 5G: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Nord CE 3 Lite: 108 MP(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Nord CE 3 Lite: 1/1.67″(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 1/2.75″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Ultra-wide camera: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Telephoto camera: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Periscope lens: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Optical zoom: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Video recording: Nord CE 3 Lite: 1080p; Galaxy A06 5G: 1080p
Front camera: Nord CE 3 Lite: 16 MP(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Nord CE 3 Lite: 5000 mAh; Galaxy A06 5G: 5000 mAh
Wired charging: Nord CE 3 Lite: 67 W(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 25 W
Wireless charging: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Reverse charging: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Reverse charging type: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No

Display

Screen size: Nord CE 3 Lite: 6.72″; Galaxy A06 5G: 6.7″
Panel type: Nord CE 3 Lite: LCD; Galaxy A06 5G: LCD
Refresh rate: Nord CE 3 Lite: 120 Hz(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 90 Hz
Pixel density: Nord CE 3 Lite: 391 ppi(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: 262 ppi
Peak brightness: Nord CE 3 Lite: 680 nits; Galaxy A06 5G: Unknown
Resolution: Nord CE 3 Lite: 1080x2400; Galaxy A06 5G: 720x1600
Screen protection: Nord CE 3 Lite: Corning Gorilla Glass; Galaxy A06 5G: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: Nord CE 3 Lite: 195 g; Galaxy A06 5G: 191 g(Better)
Thickness: Nord CE 3 Lite: 8.3 mm; Galaxy A06 5G: 8 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Nord CE 3 Lite: None; Galaxy A06 5G: IP5x (splash resistant)(Better)
Back material: Nord CE 3 Lite: Plastic; Galaxy A06 5G: Plastic
Frame material: Nord CE 3 Lite: Plastic; Galaxy A06 5G: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: Nord CE 3 Lite: Yes; Galaxy A06 5G: Yes
Wi-Fi: Nord CE 3 Lite: Wi-Fi 5; Galaxy A06 5G: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Nord CE 3 Lite: 5.1; Galaxy A06 5G: 5.3(Better)
USB speed: Nord CE 3 Lite: USB 2.0; Galaxy A06 5G: USB 2.0
USB port: Nord CE 3 Lite: USB-C 2.0; Galaxy A06 5G: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
NFC: Nord CE 3 Lite: Yes(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: No
eSIM: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Satellite connectivity: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Stereo speakers: Nord CE 3 Lite: Yes(Better); Galaxy A06 5G: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Nord CE 3 Lite: Yes; Galaxy A06 5G: Yes
Fingerprint reader: Nord CE 3 Lite: Side-mounted; Galaxy A06 5G: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
Infrared blaster: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: No
FM radio: Nord CE 3 Lite: No; Galaxy A06 5G: Yes(Better)
microSD slot: Nord CE 3 Lite: Yes; Galaxy A06 5G: Yes
Card slot: Nord CE 3 Lite: microSD (shared SIM slot); Galaxy A06 5G: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: Nord CE 3 Lite: Android 13; Galaxy A06 5G: Android 15
OS updates (major versions): Nord CE 3 Lite: Unknown; Galaxy A06 5G: 4
Launch price: Nord CE 3 Lite: About 600 EUR; Galaxy A06 5G: ₹ 14,999
Year: Nord CE 3 Lite: 2023; Galaxy A06 5G: 2025

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Nord CE 3 Lite	Galaxy A06 5G
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 - India	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2023, April 04	2025, February 19
Status	Available. Released 2023, April 11	Available. Released 2025, February 19
Body
Dimensions	165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)	167.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.31 in)
Weight	195 g (6.88 oz)	191 g (6.74 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak)	PLS LCD, 90Hz
Size	6.72 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	–
Platform
OS	Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1	Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Main Camera
Triple	108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	–
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps
Dual	–	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie camera
Single	16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.0µm	8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features	HDR, panorama	–
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	No
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging	67W wired, 80% in 30 min	25W wired
Misc
Colors	Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray	Black, Gray, Light Green
Models	CPH2467, CPH2465	SM-A066B, SM-A066B/DS
SAR	1.17 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)	1.05 W/kg (head)
Price	About 600 EUR	₹ 14,999
SAR EU	–	1.30 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)