OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs OnePlus OnePlus Nord 4

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Nord 3 5G compared with OnePlus Nord 4
OnePlusNord 3 5GOnePlusOnePlus Nord 4
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20232024
Display
Screen size6.74″6.74″
Resolution2772 × 12402772 × 1240
Sharpness451 pixels per inch451 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits2,150 nits (better)
Display typeSuper Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 93.5% screen-to-body ratioAMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density450 ppi450 ppi
Brightness detailMaker-stated peak brightness of 1,450 nits1,100 nits HBM; 2,150 nits peak
Screen protectionDragontrail front glass and Gorilla Glass 5 rear, confirmed by Tech Advisor–
Display featuresAdaptive 40/45/60/90/120 Hz depending on brightness and content; up to 1,000 Hz touch response; 10-bit colour, HDR10+, sRGB and Display P3; Eye Comfort, Image Sharpener, Video Color Enhancer and Dark ModeUp to 120 Hz; 10-bit colour; 100% sRGB and Display P3; HDR10+, Ultra HDR, ProXDR and Aqua Touch; PWM dimming up to 2,160 Hz
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 9000Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 16 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 9000; Android Central identifies the 4 nm chip and Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores–
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC10Adreno 732
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; maker lists 8/128 GB and 16/256 GB configurations. Android Central reports only 16/256 GB at UK launch, with both configurations in other European markets and IndiaLPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.0 storage; UK configurations 12 GB + 256 GB and 16 GB + 512 GB
CoolingMaker-stated 4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber with graphite cooling–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX890, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens, PDAF, OIS and EISSony LYT-600, 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, f/1.8, 25 mm equivalent, PDAF, OIS and EIS; sensor model confirmed by maker launch release
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focusSony 8 MP camera, f/2.2, 112° field of view
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS16 MP, f/2.4
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens1–20× digital zoom; no telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; Ultra Steady at 1080p 60 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor4K, 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; EIS/OIS at 1080p 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; dual-view video at 1080p 30 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; Steady Mode at either resolution and 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional phase and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, AI Scene Enhancement, AI Highlight Video, Movie, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Video Portrait, Panorama, Text Scanner, Retouching and FiltersPro, Night, Long Exposure, Movie, portrait, panorama, document scanner and Google Lens; dual LED flash
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh typical equivalent capacity; Battery Health Engine with maker-stated retention of at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditionsDual-cell battery; 2,750 mAh at 7.82 V equivalent to 5,500 mAh at 3.91 V, 21.51 Wh typical; 5,360 mAh equivalent rated capacity; Battery Health Engine
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition; maker lab claims 1–60% in 15 minutes100 W SUPERVOOC; PPS up to 55 W. Maker claims 1–100% in 28 minutes with its 100 W adapter and screen off; charger sold separately in the UK.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193.5 g (better)199.5 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.99 mm (better)
Height × width162.6 × 75.1 mm162.6 × 75 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP65
MaterialsGlass rear; Android Central identifies a plastic mid-frame, differing from Tech Advisor's aluminium descriptionAluminium unibody; upper rear panel uses glass
ColoursMisty Green with a glossy glass finish and Tempest Gray with frosted anti-glare glassMercurial Silver, Obsidian Midnight and Oasis Green
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; haptic motorAlert Slider on left; power and volume keys on right
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash resistance confirmed by Android Authority and Android Central; not an immersion ratingIP65, confirmed by exact UK overview footnote 18; not an immersion rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, rear colour-temperature sensor and infrared blasterAccelerometer, compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, Hall sensor and infrared remote control
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13OxygenOS 14.1 based on Android 14
Software updatesMaker promises at least three generations of Android upgrades and four years of security updates from launchAt least four Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates from launch
AI features–Maker launch release describes AI Audio Summary, AI Note Summary and AI Linkboost
In the boxPhone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide and safety guide; UK maker list omits a casePhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, welcome letter, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK maker lists sub-6 GHz 5G SA and NSA including n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 19 download up to 1.6 Gbit/s and Cat 18 upload up to 200 Mbit/s, subject to network support5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4, 5.1 and 5.8 GHzWi-Fi 6; 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC with OnePlus Buds Pro
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C earphones supportedUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C earphones supported
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSSBeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, Wi-Fi and cellular positioning

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