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OnePlus Nord CE3 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE4

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OnePlusNord CE3 5GOnePlusNord CE4
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2023April 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2412 × 10802412 × 1080
Sharpness394 pixels per inch394 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,100 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio; 93.4% stated screen-to-body ratioAMOLED, 20.1:9; 10-bit colour, sRGB and Display P3
Pixel density394 ppi394 ppi
Brightness detailDigit measured 948 nits outdoors with automatic brightness; this is a review measurement, not a maker peak ratingMaker: 900 nits high-brightness mode; 1,100 nits peak, not a full-screen sustained brightness measurement
Always-on display–Supported (Gadgets360 exact review)
Display features60, 90 and 120 Hz modes; up to 240 Hz touch response; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; up to 2,160 Hz PWM below 90 nits and DC dimming above 90 nits; maker advertises Netflix and Prime HDR, but FoneArena and Digit found Netflix HDR unavailable during their reviewsUp to 120 Hz and 240 Hz touch response; HDR10+ and Amazon Prime Video HDR; Aqua Touch for wet-finger input, not immersion protection. DC dimming above 90 nits; PWM up to 2,160 Hz below 90 nits. ProXDR introduced through OTA software and not preserved when copying/sharing photos
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 782GQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 782G; up to 2.7 GHz, according to the maker overviewQualcomm Kryo CPU
GPUAdreno 642LAdreno 720
Memory–8 GB LPDDR4X; optional 4/6/8 GB virtual RAM expansion uses storage and is not physical memory
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; India configurations of 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB; no UK configuration asserted128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1; microSD up to 1 TB shares the second SIM position
Cooling4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber–
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, six-element lens and 1.0 µm pixels; PDAF, OIS and EIS50 MP Sony LYT600, five-element f/1.8 lens, 26 mm equivalent, 0.8 µm pixels; continuous/PDAF autofocus, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide cameraSony IMX355, 8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus8 MP Sony IMX355, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focus
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens0.6–20× digital zoom for photos; 0.6–10× for video; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording4K at 30 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 at 30 fps; 1080p or 720p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 240 fps; time-lapse 1080p at 30 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps, including Steady Mode1080p or 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, ICE 2.0, Nightscape, Portrait, Dual-view Video, HDR, panorama, text scanning, Extra HD and Pro ModeDual rear LED flash; dual-view video, night, portrait, panorama, slow motion, time-lapse, text scanner, high-resolution, retouching, filters, Google Lens and Pro Mode. No separate macro camera (both independent tests)
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh equivalent capacity; maker states at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditionsNon-removable dual-cell battery, 2 × 2,750 mAh and 5,500 mAh total equivalent. Maker reports over 88% retention after 1,000 laboratory cycles; four-year/80% claim is a projection based partly on OnePlus 12 cycling data, not an exact CE4 1,600-cycle measurement
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC; maker measured 1–61% in 15 minutes at 25°C with the screen off; 11 temperature sensors and a dedicated charging chip100 W SUPERVOOC; maker laboratory 1–100% in 29 minutes using official adapter, screen off, ambient and initial phone temperatures 25 ± 1°C, tested 29 February 2024. Smart Charging 4.0 learns usage on-device
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight184 g186 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.4 mm
Height × width162.7 × 75.5 mm162.5 × 75.3 mm
MaterialsPlastic rear, confirmed by FoneArena and DigitPolycarbonate frame and rear (Gadgets360); 2.8D curved rear cover
ColoursAqua Surge and Gray ShimmerCeladon Marble and Dark Chrome
ButtonsVolume and power keys on the right; infrared remote transmitter; no Alert Slider, confirmed by DigitVolume and power keys on the right; no alert slider. Infrared remote-control transmitter
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash resistance reported by FoneArena and Digit; not specified in the maker pages readIP54 reported in both exact independent reviews; maker specification and overview pages read do not list the code. Aqua Touch alone does not establish water resistance; maker warns against charging wet or prolonged wet use
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and front-camera face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and temperature; infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motorElectronic compass, proximity, accelerometer, gravity sensor, gyroscope, pedometer and infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and wired and wireless Hi-Res AudioDual stereo speakers; Hi-Res and wireless Hi-Res support
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13OxygenOS 14.0 based on Android 14; first Indian sale 4 April 2024, following 1 April announcement
Software updatesMaker promised at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; the original security support period has elapsedLaunch commitment: at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; current installed version not asserted
AI features–Smart Cutout for selecting objects in photos; Auto Pixelate 2.0 for obscuring sensitive screenshot content
In the boxPhone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide, brand sticker, Red Cable Club card and safety guideIndian package: phone, 100 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable (USB 2.0), case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide, brand sticker and safety guide
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndia bands; 5G SA n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n41/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 15 download up to 800 Mbit/s and Cat 13 upload up to 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier supportIndian model: GSM 900/1800 MHz; WCDMA B1/8; LTE-FDD B1/3/5/8/28B and TDD B40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28B/77/78. 2×2 LTE MIMO, up to 600 Mbit/s download Cat 12 and 150 Mbit/s upload Cat 13, carrier-dependent. No UK regional hardware established; check local carrier bands before importing
SIMHybrid slot for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD card up to 1 TBHybrid dual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and microSD up to 1 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz bandsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (ac) and a/b/g/n; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4/5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDC
NFCYes–
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; Type-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by FoneArenaUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm socket (both independent tests)
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo and QZSS

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