OnePlus 13
OnePlus Nord CE4
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus 13 is the better pick overall by 36.2 points, leading in Performance, Build & durability and Display. The gap is large; OnePlus Nord CE4 only makes sense for a lower price or one specific feature.
OnePlus Nord CE4 offers more for the money ($300 vs $899 at launch).
By category
Performance
OnePlus 13 is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 100 vs 50). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. OnePlus 13 has more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Only OnePlus 13 has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. OnePlus 13 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (32 MP vs 16 MP).
Battery
OnePlus 13's battery is 500 mAh larger (6,000 vs 5,500 mAh), about 9% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Only OnePlus 13 supports wireless charging.
Display
OnePlus 13 has the larger screen (6.82" vs 6.7"). OnePlus 13's screen gets brighter (4,500 vs 1,100 nits), which shows outdoors. OnePlus 13's screen is sharper (510 vs 394 ppi).
Build & durability
OnePlus 13 is rated IP69 vs IP54 on the other. OnePlus Nord CE4 is 24 g lighter.
Updates
OnePlus 13 should get OS updates for longer (4 vs 3 years, per the maker's policy at launch).
Specifications
| OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite | Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| 6.82" LTPO AMOLED | Display | 6.7" AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3168×1440 (510 ppi) | Resolution | 2412×1080 (394 ppi) |
| 4,500 nits | Peak brightness | 1,100 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| 50 MP · 3× | Telephoto | None |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 16 MP |
| 6,000 mAh | Battery | 5,500 mAh |
| 100 W | Wired charging | 100 W |
| 50 W | Wireless charging | None |
| IP69 | Water & dust rating | IP54 |
| aluminium | Frame | plastic |
| 210 g | Weight | 186 g |
| 4 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $899 | Launch price | INR 24,999 (≈ $300) |
| 2025-01 | Released | 2024-04 |
Official source: OnePlus 13 · Official source: OnePlus Nord CE4
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 16 GB RAM
- 3× optical zoom
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 50W wireless charging
Cons
- Heavier (210 g)
- Pricier ($899)
OnePlus Nord CE4
Pros
- Light at 186 g
- Lower price ($300)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- No wireless charging
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.