Hi Ozbargain Crew
Looking for a new phone and have just finished my some what "extensive" research and comparisons. Just dropping the info here to maybe help others that need the following in their next new phone.
These were must haves!
3.5mm jack
Mirco SD card (microSDXC)
OLED display
Android 13
8GB Ram (12GB Moto)
Dual SIM
Notification LED: (Always On: Notification LED, with APP)
Near Stock Android
VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling
NFC: Google Pay, tap to pay.
Good Accessory support: Screen Protectors, Cases and Hard Covers etc.
(3.5mm jack, 90% of my calls out are made with a head set. I can not stand holding a phone while calling, because I can not use both hands while working or active. Thus, effectively have to mostly stop what I am doing. Grr!. Yes I know blue tooth headsets are good, but I have so many 3.5mm headsets.)
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G $404.25. $449-10% code: 23BF10Off and free shipping.
https://www.techry.com.au/products/oneplus-nord-ce2-8gb-128g…
Motorola Moto G84 $399: Pre-order.
This item will be released on November 23, 2023.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Motorola-G84-256G-Viva-Magenta/dp/…
or, snapshot of the page as it appeared on 19 Nov 2023 12:43:03 GMT
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:GKQvhW…
I hope this helps : )
TL;DR
Compare the two: Motorola Moto G84 vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12526&idPhone…
Pros of Nord CE 2 5G
Triple-slot for two Nano SIM and a single microSD card slot, upto 1TB
Oxygen OS 13
Widevine L1-certified
HDR10+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SUPERVOOC fast charging up to 65 W wired Charging
65 W Charger Included
Record video @ 4K@30fps
Face Unlock
Better SoC: maybe 5% overall? (YMMV)
fingerprint reader underneath the OLED display,
supports various gestures to simplify everyday use.
The only third-party app preloaded in addition to Google’s service was Netflix. Since the device is Widevine L1-certified you get to enjoy streaming contents in HD. Furthermore, the Nord CE 2 5G supports the Camera2 API Level 3.
Pros of Motorola Moto G84
12GB Ram
256GB Storage
Ready For (if you know, then you know)((wireless only))
IP54, dust and splash resistant
Screen 120Hz,
Brighter screen
Bigger battery Li-Po 5000 mAh
Snapdragon Soc
Loudspeaker with stereo speakers
TL;DR V.2
www.notebookcheck.net
Nord CE 2 5G
https://www.notebookcheck.net/OnePlus-Nord-CE-2-5G-Review-90…
Motorola Moto G84
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Motorola-Moto-G84-5G-smartphon…
TL;DR V.3 Price Comps for OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
$200 USD:: $302 AUD, refrb, Euro version
https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-Unlocked-Android-Smartphone-V…
$385:: No Stock
https://wisemarket.com.au/collection/mobiles/oneplus/oneplus…
$389:: No Stock
https://www.lasoo.com.au/products/skyphonez/1175943/oneplus-…
$404.10 and free shipping $449-10% code: 23BF10Off
https://www.techry.com.au/products/oneplus-nord-ce2-8gb-128g…
$449:: take $30 off this item
https://www.ebay.com.au/p/13056094124
$449
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/techry-oneplus-nord-ce2-8gb128g…
$488:: No stock
https://www.mobileciti.com.au/one-plus-nord-ce-2-5g-grey
Price Comps for Motorola Moto G84
$399
https://www.amazon.com.au/Motorola-G84-256G-Viva-Magenta/dp/…
TL:DR