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OnePlus Nord CE4 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

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OnePlusNord CE4SamsungGalaxy A55 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024March 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
Resolution2412 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness394 pixels per inch390 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,000 nits
Display typeAMOLED, 20.1:9; 10-bit colour, sRGB and Display P3Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density394 ppi–
Brightness detailMaker: 900 nits high-brightness mode; 1,100 nits peak, not a full-screen sustained brightness measurement1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front; Samsung did not specify the rear glass type (Android Authority)
Always-on displaySupported (Gadgets360 exact review)–
Display featuresUp 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 photosAdaptive refresh rate; Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Exynos 1480
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Kryo CPUExynos 1480 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; octa-core, 2.75 GHz and 2 GHz; 4 nm process (Tech Advisor)
GPUAdreno 720Xclipse 530, developed with AMD (Android Authority)
Cooling–Integrated cooling system
Memory8 GB LPDDR4X; optional 4/6/8 GB virtual RAM expansion uses storage and is not physical memory–
Storage type128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1; microSD up to 1 TB shares the second SIM position–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYT600, five-element f/1.8 lens, 26 mm equivalent, 0.8 µm pixels; continuous/PDAF autofocus, OIS and EISF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera8 MP Sony IMX355, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focusF2.2
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; warm or natural skin-tone options
Zoom0.6–20× digital zoom for photos; 0.6–10× for video; no optical telephoto lensDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recording4K 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 fpsUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; OIS and VDIS; Super HDR
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fpsUp to 4K at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera featuresDual 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)5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Edit Suggestion and Image Clipper
Battery and charging
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 28 hours
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-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 measurementRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 25 hours LTE internet, 24 hours Wi-Fi internet and 79 hours wireless audio playback
Wired charging100 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-deviceSuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g213 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm
Height × width162.5 × 75.3 mm161.1 × 77.4 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsPolycarbonate frame and rear (Gadgets360); 2.8D curved rear coverAluminium frame and glass back (Tech Advisor); flat sides and raised housing around the power and volume buttons
ColoursCeladon Marble and Dark ChromeAwesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Navy
ButtonsVolume and power keys on the right; no alert slider. Infrared remote-control transmitter–
Water resistance detailIP54 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 useTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach or pool use; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and front-camera face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader (Tech Advisor)
SensorsElectronic compass, proximity, accelerometer, gravity sensor, gyroscope, pedometer and infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motorAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Hi-Res and wireless Hi-Res supportStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 14.0 based on Android 14; first Indian sale 4 April 2024, following 1 April announcementAndroid 14 with One UI 6.1
Software updatesLaunch commitment: at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; current installed version not assertedUp to four generations of Android and One UI upgrades and five years of security updates promised at launch; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresSmart Cutout for selecting objects in photos; Auto Pixelate 2.0 for obscuring sensitive screenshot contentCircle to Search with Google, available after a software update; Edit Suggestion and Image Clipper
Safety features–Samsung Knox Vault isolates PINs, passwords and other private information
In the boxIndian 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 guideUSB-C to USB-C cable; no charger (Tech Advisor)
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndian 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 importing5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMHybrid dual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and microSD up to 1 TBDual SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (ac) and a/b/g/n; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 5.3
NFC–Supported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm socket (both independent tests)USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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