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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:6.6 / 10

100W SuperVOOC, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, and 5500 mAh Endurance Champion

The Nord CE 4 doubles down on battery endurance and charging speeds. Its 5500 mAh battery easily lasts two full days of typical use, while the bundled 100W SuperVOOC charger delivers a 100% recharge in under 30 minutes. Combined with a fluid 120Hz AMOLED screen, Sony LYT-600 50MP OIS sensor, and microSD card expansion up to 1TB, it represents outstanding all-around everyday value.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional battery stamina with 5500 mAh capacity lasting 2 days on a single charge
  • 100W SuperVOOC fast charging replenishes battery from 1% to 100% in 29 minutes
  • Efficient 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 offers smooth multitasking and light gaming
  • Includes expandable storage via hybrid microSD card slot (up to 1TB)
  • Vibrant Celadon Marble finish with unique organic resin patterns

Points to Consider

  • Lacks NFC connectivity in select regional market variants
  • Omits the physical OnePlus 3-stage Alert Slider
  • Secondary 8MP ultrawide camera produces soft details in low light
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity5,500 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging100WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:Heavy commuters and students seeking massive two-day battery life and lightning chargingMedia consumers who store local files and appreciate expandable microSD storageBudget-conscious buyers wanting reliable OxygenOS performance under \$350

OnePlus Nord CE 4 full specifications

139 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-04-01
Released
2024-04-04
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
162.5 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm
Weight
186 g
Volume
102.8 cm³
Build
Polycarbonate frame, marble-textured composite back
Frame
Polycarbonate
Back
Composite Polymer
Front glass
Tempered Glass
Water resistance
IP54
Certifications
IP54 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Dark Chrome, Celadon Marble

Display

20
Type
Fluid AMOLED FHD+
Size
6.7 inches
Screen-to-body
88.3%
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels
Pixel density
394 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
71.3 mm
Panel height
156.5 mm
Active area
129.7 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
60 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1100 nits
Typical brightness
500 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Tempered 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 (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.63 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 720
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

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

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB
RAM type
LPDDR4X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Card slot
Yes
Card slot type
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Wide camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Aperture
f/1.8
35mm equivalent
26 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 30fps
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
29 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
28 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
820,000
Geekbench single-core
1140
Geekbench multi-core
3150
DXOMARK
115

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-NORDCE4-01, ON-NORDCE4-Global

How we rated the Nord CE 4

How we score

The overall 6.6 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
6.7
6.7 reflecting the 6.7" 120Hz AMOLED (394 ppi) peaking at 1100 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
6.6
6.6 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with 8GB 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
6.2
6.2 recognizing the 2-year OS update commitment and 3 years of security patches.
Gaming
6.8
6.8 powered by the adreno 720, but constrained by the 120Hz display and visual panel limitations.
Durability
5.1
5.1 based on IP54 with polycarbonate frame, marble-textured composite back and tempered glass.
Connectivity
5.5
5.5 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with usb type-c 2.0, 5G.
Features
6.4
6.4 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
7.2
7.2 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $349 launch price.

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OnePlus Nord CE 4: common questions

Does the Nord CE 4 come with a 100W charger in the box?

Yes, OnePlus includes the 100W SuperVOOC power adapter and signature red cable in the retail box.

Can you expand storage on the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

Yes, the Nord CE 4 features a hybrid Dual SIM tray that accepts microSD cards up to 1TB in place of the second SIM.

Does the Nord CE 4 have stereo speakers?

Yes, it features dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 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 CE 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 CE 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 CE 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 Application Processor

Snapdragon 695 5G

Silicon Score:8.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.2) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 695 5G platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on a TSMC 6nm N6 process node, Snapdragon 695 5G features 2x Kryo 660 Gold cores @ 2.2GHz (Cortex-A78) and 6x Kryo 660 Silver cores @ 1.7GHz, combined with an Adreno 619 GPU and Snapdragon X51 5G modem delivering 2.5 Gbps downlink.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced TSMC 6nm (N6) semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10442,500
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core2,120

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

Read Full Snapdragon 695 5G 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 CE 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
Mobile DRAM Architecture

Micron 1Z LPDDR4X-4266

Silicon Score:8.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.4) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Micron 1Z LPDDR4X-4266 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Micron's 1z-nm generation LPDDR4X DRAM is manufactured on an advanced sub-15nm process node that maximizes silicon area efficiency and reduces power consumption. Supplying 4,266 Mbps per pin, it ensures high reliability, smooth multitasking, and long battery life in mass-market mobile devices.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated using state-of-the-art DRAM lithography to maximize capacitance per cell and minimize parasitics.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Memory Read Throughput32.1 GB/s
Access Latency66.0 ns
Active Energy Efficiency3.2 pJ/bit

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

Read Full Micron 1Z LPDDR4X-4266 Breakdown
Flash Storage Architecture

SanDisk iNAND eMMC 5.1

Silicon Score:8.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8) and graphics capability scored on OnePlus Nord CE 4 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this SanDisk iNAND eMMC 5.1 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Western Digital's SanDisk iNAND 7250 eMMC 5.1 is an enterprise-grade embedded flash drive engineered for mass-market mobile devices. Featuring SanDisk's SmartSLC acceleration technology and fourth-generation LDPC ECC engine, it delivers up to 300 MB/s sequential read speeds and robust endurance across years of continuous daily use.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Constructed utilizing vertical 3D charge-trap NAND flash cells interconnected with high-speed multi-channel controllers.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AndroBench Read Rate295 MB/s
Random Write IOPS12,000 IOPS
Endurance Level150+ TBW

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

Read Full SanDisk iNAND eMMC 5.1 Breakdown

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OnePlus Nord CE 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$3498GB/256GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£2998GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$4798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$3498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€3498GB/256GB European launch price
France€3498GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€3498GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 3298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 4,0908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 4,2908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 2,8998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$5898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$4698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,2798GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,3098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥54,1008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€3698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,4498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 8,5908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,3098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩482,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$2,7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$11,3008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,2698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 1078GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹24,9998GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 97,9998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳42,4998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 5,649,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱20,3908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 1,6198GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫8,860,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$1,9998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$6,7998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦541,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 6,5998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£17,2998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺12,6998GB/256GB official launch MSRP