Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord 4 vs OnePlus Nord 5
Comparison between OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Nord 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The OnePlus Nord 4 suits buyers who want more RAM and stronger storage: it has 16 GB of RAM and UFS 4.0, against the Nord 5’s 12 GB and UFS 3.1. The Nord 5 is the better fit for camera-focused buyers, with a larger Sony LYT-700C main sensor and a 50 MP front camera versus 16 MP.
The Nord 5 leads in performance tests, scoring 1,782,095 in AnTuTu versus 1,649,722, and 5,570 in Geekbench 6 Multi-Core versus 5,098. The Nord 4 counters with 16 GB of RAM versus 12 GB and UFS 4.0 versus UFS 3.1. Both have AMOLED displays at 450 ppi. The Nord 5 refreshes at 144 Hz versus 120 Hz, while the Nord 4 reaches 2,150 nits versus 1,800 nits.
Battery choices split: the Nord 4 pairs 5,500 mAh with 100W charging, compared with 5,200 mAh and 80W on the Nord 5. The latter adds reverse and bypass charging. For the rear ultrawide, the Nord 4 has a 1/2.8″ sensor versus 1/4″. The Nord 5 records front-camera video at up to 4K at 60 fps; the Nord 4 tops out at 1080p at 30 fps.
OnePlus Nord 4
The OnePlus Nord 4 is the better buy for buyers who want 16 GB of RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and 100W charging.
OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 is the better buy for buyers who want a 50 MP front camera and 4K video at 60 fps.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord 4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,150 nits
- against 1,800 nits
OnePlus Nord 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,782,095
- against 1,649,722
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 2,019
- against 1,913
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 732 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,649,722 | 1,782,095 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,913 | 2,019 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,098 | 5,570 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 core, four 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and three 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core: 1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X4, 4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 and 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,080 | 3,399 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Silver, Green | Grey, White, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 199.5 g Best value | 211 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % | 92 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 12 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,150 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,240 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, 3840Hz PWM, 120Hz, 144Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.18 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.06 W/kg | 0.9 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 5,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Nord 4 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2663, CPH2661 | CPH2709, CPH2707 |
