OnePlus 12
OnePlus Nord 4
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 12 is the better pick overall by 18.5 points, leading in Camera, Charging and Display. The gap is large; OnePlus Nord 4 only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
OnePlus Nord 4 offers more for the money ($539 vs $799 at launch).
By category
Performance
OnePlus 12 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (performance index 92 vs 76). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Only OnePlus 12 has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. OnePlus 12 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 16 MP).
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (5,450 mAh).
Charging
Only OnePlus 12 supports wireless charging.
Display
OnePlus 12 has the larger screen (6.82" vs 6.74"). OnePlus 12's screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 2,150 nits), which shows outdoors. OnePlus 12's screen is sharper (510 vs 451 ppi).
Build & durability
OnePlus Nord 4 is 21 g lighter.
Updates
OnePlus 12 should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus Nord 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.82" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.74" AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3168×1440 (510 ppi) | Resolution | 2772×1240 (451 ppi) |
| 4,500 nits | Peak brightness | 2,150 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| 64 MP · 3× | Telephoto | None |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 16 MP |
| 5,400 mAh | Battery | 5,500 mAh |
| 100 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 50 W | Wireless charging | None |
| IP65 | Water & dust rating | IP65 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 220 g | Weight | 199 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $799 | Launch price | EUR 499 (≈ $539) |
| 2024-01 | Released | 2024-07 |
Official source: OnePlus 12 · Official source: OnePlus Nord 4
OnePlus 12
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
- 3× optical zoom
- 50W wireless charging
- 4,500 nits peak
Cons
- Only IP65 rated
- Heavier (220 g)
- Pricier ($799)
OnePlus Nord 4
Pros
- Light at 199 g
- Lower price ($539)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.