OnePlus Nord 4
OnePlus Nord 5
🏆 Verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 is the better pick overall by 3.5 points, leading in Build & durability, Charging and Battery. OnePlus Nord 5 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
OnePlus Nord 4 is faster with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (performance index 76 vs 70). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. OnePlus Nord 4 has more RAM (16 GB vs 12 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
OnePlus Nord 5 has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 16 MP).
Battery
OnePlus Nord 4's battery is 300 mAh larger (5,500 vs 5,200 mAh), about 6% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
OnePlus Nord 4 charges faster over cable (100W vs 80W). Neither phone supports wireless charging.
Display
OnePlus Nord 5 has the larger screen (6.83" vs 6.74"). OnePlus Nord 5's display is smoother at 144Hz vs 120Hz. OnePlus Nord 4's screen gets brighter (2,150 vs 1,800 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Both are similar in durability and weight.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (3 years).
Specifications
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB | RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.74" AMOLED | Display | 6.83" AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| 2772×1240 (451 ppi) | Resolution | 2800×1272 (450 ppi) |
| 2,150 nits | Peak brightness | 1,800 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 8 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| None | Telephoto | None |
| 16 MP | Front camera | 50 MP |
| 5,500 mAh | Battery | 5,200 mAh |
| 100 W | Wired charging | 80 W |
| None | Wireless charging | None |
| IP65 | Water & dust rating | IP65 |
| aluminium | Frame | plastic |
| 199 g | Weight | 211 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| EUR 499 (≈ $539) | Launch price | EUR 449 (≈ $485) |
| 2024-07 | Released | 2025-07 |
Official source: OnePlus Nord 4 · Official source: OnePlus Nord 5
⚠ Data pending confirmation: OnePlus Nord 5
OnePlus Nord 4
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3)
- 16 GB RAM
- 5,500 mAh battery
- 100W charging
Cons
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Only IP65 rated
OnePlus Nord 5
Pros
- 144Hz display
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (80W)
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.