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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:7.2 / 10

All-Metal Unibody 5G Era, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, and 6-Year Software Commitment

The OnePlus Nord 4 is a design revolution in the mid-range segment. By re-engineering antenna arrays to enable a sleek, all-metal unibody back, OnePlus created the best-built phone under \$500. Powered by Qualcomm flagship-tier Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (boasting Cortex-X4 architecture) and backed by 4 Android OS upgrades plus 6 years of security patches, it provides unmatched speed, build durability, and longevity.

Key Strengths

  • Exquisite all-metal unibody aluminum construction feels premium and indestructible
  • Flagship-grade Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 with Cortex-X4 prime core delivers blistering speed
  • Massive 5500 mAh battery paired with 100W SuperVOOC charges 1-100% in 28 minutes
  • Class-leading 4 major OS updates and 6 years of security maintenance
  • Sharp 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED panel with 2150 nits peak brightness and Aqua Touch

Points to Consider

  • No wireless charging or expandable microSD storage
  • Secondary 8MP ultrawide lens lacks the dynamic range of the 50MP Sony main sensor
  • All-metal construction conducts cold and ambient heat faster than glass
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity5,500 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging100WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:Users nostalgic for durable premium metal smartphones of the pastHeavy gamers and travelers needing two-day battery life and ultra-fast 100W chargingLong-term buyers looking for extended 6-year software support in the mid-range

OnePlus Nord 4 full specifications

139 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-07-16
Released
2024-07-20
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
162.6 x 75 x 8 mm
Weight
199.5 g
Volume
97.6 cm³
Build
All-metal unibody aluminum chassis, nano-etched dual-tone finish
Frame
Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Back
Aluminum Unibody
Front glass
High-strength AGC Dragontrail
Water resistance
IP65
Certifications
IP65 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Nordic Mercurial, Obsidian Midnight, Oasis Green

Display

20
Type
Fluid AMOLED 1.5K
Size
6.74 inches
Screen-to-body
90%
Resolution
1240 x 2772 pixels
Pixel density
451 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
71 mm
Panel height
156.6 mm
Active area
131.1 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
60 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
2150 nits
Typical brightness
1100 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+ / Ultra HDR
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
AGC Dragontrail Glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.8 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 732
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 14
User interface
OxygenOS 14.1
OS updates
4 years
Security updates
4 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB, 12GB, 16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Aperture
f/1.8
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Ultrawide camera

6
Resolution
8 MP
Sensor
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
16 mm
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
16 MP
Sensor
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5500 mAh
Rated capacity
5400 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Wired charging
100 W
Charge time
28 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
29 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

4
AnTuTu
1,420,000
Geekbench single-core
1900
Geekbench multi-core
4900
DXOMARK
130

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
ON-NORD4-01, ON-NORD4-Global

How we rated the Nord 4

How we score

The overall 7.2 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.4
7.4 reflecting the 6.74" 120Hz AMOLED (451 ppi) peaking at 2150 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.3
8.3 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 with 16GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
6.6
6.6 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
8.1
8.1 recognizing the 5500mAh capacity and 100W wired charging.
Software
7.8
7.8 recognizing the 4-year OS update commitment and 5 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.6
7.6 powered by the adreno 732, but constrained by the 120Hz display and visual panel limitations.
Durability
6.1
6.1 based on IP65 with all-metal unibody aluminum chassis, nano-etched dual-tone finish and agc dragontrail glass.
Connectivity
5.5
5.5 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with usb type-c 2.0, 5G.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $499 launch price.

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OnePlus Nord 4: common questions

Is the back of the OnePlus Nord 4 really made of metal?

Yes, the OnePlus Nord 4 is crafted from a single block of aircraft-grade aluminum, making it the first all-metal unibody 5G smartphone.

How long will the OnePlus Nord 4 receive software updates?

OnePlus guarantees 4 major Android OS version upgrades and 6 full years of security updates for the Nord 4.

Does the Nord 4 have Aqua Touch?

Yes, Aqua Touch algorithms detect wet fingers or raindrops on the display, ensuring accurate touch response even in heavy rain.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (4.9) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Brings Cortex-X4 prime core and generative AI capabilities to high-value smartphones.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 4nm (N4P) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,920 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,100 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,480,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
High-Efficiency Upper-Midrange SoC

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

Silicon Score:8.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.1) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC 4nm process technology, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 delivers a 1+3+4 CPU architecture clocked up to 2.63GHz with an Adreno 720 GPU and 60% faster AI performance per watt.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Produced on TSMC 4nm FinFET process delivering superior power efficiency.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10865,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,140
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core3,420

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony LYTIA LYT-600

Silicon Score:8.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.1) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony LYTIA LYT-600 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built in a 1/1.95-inch optical format with 0.8µm pixels, the Sony LYTIA LYT-600 provides 50MP quad-bayer output, 2x in-sensor lossless zoom, and full-pixel phase detection autofocus.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Back-illuminated pixel architecture optimized for maximum light gathering in a sub-2-inch module footprint.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Camera Benchmark84.5
AF Lock Speed0.08

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony LYTIA LYT-600 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide

Silicon Score:8.0 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.9) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX355 is an 8MP 1/4.0-inch backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor featuring 1.12µm pixels, wide 120-degree field of view support, and exceptional lens integration versatility, powering the secondary ultra-wide cameras on hundreds of millions of Android smartphones worldwide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Field of View120°+
Power Consumption85 mW
Video Frame Rate1080p@60fps

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide Breakdown
Battery & Power Architecture

OPPO SuperVOOC 80W Charging Engine

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this OPPO SuperVOOC 80W Charging Engine platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered as OPPO and OnePlus's premier high-reliability standard, 80W SuperVOOC delivers 11V/7.3A direct power to dual-cell battery packs. Combining Smart Charging Engine intelligence with Bionic Cooling copper layers, it powers flagships from 1% to 100% in 32 minutes while remaining cool to the touch.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered with high-energy density electrode chemistry, multi-tab current distribution, and integrated digital charge pumps.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0-50% Recharge12 Minutes
Full Charge Time32 Minutes
Retention at 1,600 cycles80% Original Capacity

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full OPPO SuperVOOC 80W Charging Engine Breakdown

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OnePlus Nord 4 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$49916GB/512GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£42916GB/512GB launch price
CanadaCA$67916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$49916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Germany€49916GB/512GB European launch price
France€49916GB/512GB European launch price
Netherlands€49916GB/512GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 46916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 5,89016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 6,09016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 4,09916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$83916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$67916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,82916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,86916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥77,30016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Austria€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Finland€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Italy€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Spain€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Greece€51916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 2,06916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 12,19016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,86916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩689,00016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$3,89916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$16,20016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,81916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 15416GB/512GB official launch MSRP
India₹29,99916GB/512GB official India price
PakistanRs 139,99916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳60,99916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 8,079,00016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱29,19016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 2,31916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫12,670,00016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$2,89916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$9,69916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦773,00016GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 9,39916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£24,69916GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺18,19916GB/512GB official launch MSRP