OnePlus Nord 3 vs OnePlus Nord 4

Verdict

The OnePlus Nord 3 scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (camera), while the OnePlus Nord 4 leads in design & durability, performance, battery and display; they are even on connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 56 vs 76 points.

The OnePlus Nord 4 is the newer model, announced 12 months after the OnePlus Nord 3.

Choose the OnePlus Nord 3 for camera; choose the OnePlus Nord 4 for design & durability and performance.

Nord 3 leads in 2 fields
Nord 4 leads in 9 fields
28 ties

39 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Nord 3	Nord 4
Overall
Performance	71	76
Camera	61	54
Battery	62	67
Display	83	86
Design & durability	56	76
Connectivity & features	61	61

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Nord 3: 62/100; Nord 4: 68/100(Better)
Chipset: Nord 3: Dimensity 9000; Nord 4: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
RAM (max): Nord 3: 16 GB; Nord 4: 16 GB
Storage (max): Nord 3: 256 GB; Nord 4: 512 GB(Better)
Process node: Nord 3: 4 nm; Nord 4: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Nord 3: 50 MP; Nord 4: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Nord 3: 1/1.56″(Better); Nord 4: 1/1.95″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Nord 3: Yes; Nord 4: Yes
Ultra-wide camera: Nord 3: Yes; Nord 4: Yes
Telephoto camera: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Periscope lens: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Optical zoom: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Video recording: Nord 3: 4K 60 fps; Nord 4: 4K 60 fps
Front camera: Nord 3: 16 MP; Nord 4: 16 MP
Front camera 4K video: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Nord 3: 5000 mAh; Nord 4: 5500 mAh(Better)
Wired charging: Nord 3: 80 W; Nord 4: 100 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Reverse charging: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Reverse charging type: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No

Display

Screen size: Nord 3: 6.74″; Nord 4: 6.74″
Panel type: Nord 3: OLED; Nord 4: OLED
Refresh rate: Nord 3: 120 Hz; Nord 4: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Nord 3: 451 ppi; Nord 4: 450 ppi
Peak brightness: Nord 3: 1450 nits; Nord 4: 2150 nits(Better)
Resolution: Nord 3: 1240x2772; Nord 4: 1240x2772
Screen protection: Nord 3: Dragontrail Glass; Nord 4: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: Nord 3: 193.5 g(Better); Nord 4: 199.5 g
Thickness: Nord 3: 8.2 mm; Nord 4: 8 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Nord 3: IP5x (splash resistant); Nord 4: IP65–IP67(Better)
Back material: Nord 3: Glass; Nord 4: Aluminum
Frame material: Nord 3: Plastic; Nord 4: Aluminum(Better)

Connectivity & features

5G: Nord 3: Yes; Nord 4: Yes
Wi-Fi: Nord 3: Wi-Fi 6; Nord 4: Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth: Nord 3: 5.2; Nord 4: 5.4(Better)
USB speed: Nord 3: USB 2.0; Nord 4: USB 2.0
USB port: Nord 3: USB-C 2.0; Nord 4: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
NFC: Nord 3: Yes; Nord 4: Yes
eSIM: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Satellite connectivity: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Stereo speakers: Nord 3: Yes; Nord 4: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Fingerprint reader: Nord 3: Under display (optical); Nord 4: Under display (optical)
3D face unlock: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Infrared blaster: Nord 3: Yes; Nord 4: Yes
FM radio: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
microSD slot: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No
Card slot: Nord 3: No; Nord 4: No

General

Operating system: Nord 3: Android 13; Nord 4: Android 14
OS updates (major versions): Nord 3: 3; Nord 4: 4
Launch price: Nord 3: € 279.99; Nord 4: € 649.00
Year: Nord 3: 2023; Nord 4: 2024

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Nord 3	Nord 4
Network
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - India
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - India	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - India
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2023, July 05	2024, July 16
Status	Available. Released 2023, July 11	Available. Released 2024, August 08
Body
Dimensions	162 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.38 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)	162.6 x 75 x 8 mm (6.40 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight	193.5 g (6.84 oz)	199.5 g (7.05 oz)
Build	Glass front (Dragontrail Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Display
Type	Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)	Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2150 nits (peak)
Size	6.74 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~451 ppi density)	1240 x 2772 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) Ultra HDR image support
Protection	Dragontrail Glass	–
Platform
OS	Android 13, up to 3 major OS updates, OxygenOS 15	Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, OxygenOS 15
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm)	Qualcomm SM7675 Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)	Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	Mali-G710 MC10	Adreno 732
Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM UFS 3.1	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.0
Main Camera
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	–
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Dual	–	50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie camera
Single	16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm	16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
Features	HDR	Panorama
Video	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No	No
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared port	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	5500 mAh
Charging	80W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 32 min	100W wired, PPS, 100% in 28 min
Misc
Colors	Misty Green, Tempest Gray	Obsidian Midnight, Mercurial Silver, Oasis Green
Models	CPH2491, CPH2493	CPH2663, CPH2661
SAR	1.13 W/kg (head) 0.87 W/kg (body)	1.18 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Price	€ 279.99 / £ 219.99	€ 649.00