Between the Nord 4 and Nord CE 4, the Nord 4 comes out ahead in ram and antutu, while the Nord CE 4 wins on weight. Overall, the Nord 4 scores 65.8 and the Nord CE 4 scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.8 vs 63.2). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Nord 4 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, antutu, pixel density, among others.
Pick the Nord CE 4 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why OnePlus - Nord 4 wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲AnTuTu — 50.00% more. 1080000 vs 720000.
- ▲Pixel density — 14.21% more. 450 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 0.60% more. 6.74 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP65 (vs IP54).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 4 (vs 3).
Why OnePlus - Nord CE 4 wins
- ▲Weight — 13.50 g less. 186 vs 199.5.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | OnePlus - Nord 4 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199.5 g | 186 glead |
| Thickness | 8.0 mmlead | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP65lead | IP54 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | OnePlus - Nord 4 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.74 "lead | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 450 ppilead | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2150 nitslead | 1100 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | OnePlus - Nord 4 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus - Nord 4 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus - Nord 4 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | OnePlus - Nord 4 | OnePlus - Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Nord 4 or Nord CE 4?+
Nord CE 4 has 0.0% more battery — 5500 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
Which is lighter, Nord 4 or Nord CE 4?+
Nord CE 4 is 14g lighter — 199.5g vs 186g.
Is Nord 4 waterproof?+
Nord 4 has an IP65 rating.
Does Nord CE 4 support 5G?+
Yes, Nord CE 4 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Nord 4 or Nord CE 4?+
Nord 4 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Nord 4 or Nord CE 4?+
Nord CE 4 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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