OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus Nord 4
Compare OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus Nord 4 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6000mAh vs 5500mAh…
OnePlus
13R
$599
6categories won
OnePlus
Nord 4
$499
1categories won
14 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 13R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 13R claims the overall win over the OnePlus Nord 4, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 13R leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 13R. Choose the 13R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nord 4 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
13R wins on endurance with 6,000 mAh and 100W fast charging.
13R leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
13R wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Nord 4 wins on budget and value at $499 compared to $599.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
13R vs Nord 4: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 13R | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780Winner | 1240 x 2772 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 451 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 2150 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 13R | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,150,000Winner | 1,420,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 7100Winner | 4900 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | 13R | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 13R | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | 13R | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g | 199.5 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Build | Matte aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back | All-metal unibody aluminum chassis, nano-etched dual-tone finish |
Software and support
| Specification | 13R | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 13R | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599 | $499Winner |
OnePlus 13R
With a 6000mAh Glacier battery, 100W SuperVOOC charging, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 speed, and a dedicated 3x telephoto camera, the OnePlus 13R offers unmatched flagship specs under $600.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh
OnePlus Nord 4
The OnePlus Nord 4 resurrects classic unibody aluminum engineering for the 5G era, combining a slender 7.99mm metal body with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 silicon, a massive 5500 mAh battery, 100W SuperVOOC, and 6 years of software support.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh