OnePlus Nord 4 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare OnePlus Nord 4 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5500mAh…
OnePlus
Nord 4
$499
3categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
11categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the OnePlus Nord 4, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nord 4 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nord 4 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $999.
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.
Nord 4 vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nord 4 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 451 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2150 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nord 4 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,420,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4900 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Nord 4 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nord 4 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nord 4 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199.5 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | All-metal unibody aluminum chassis, nano-etched dual-tone finish | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Nord 4 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nord 4 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499Winner | $999 |
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
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh