Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs OnePlus Nord CE 4
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 Plus commands a $500 premium despite launching years earlier, leveraging the A11 Bionic chip and iOS ecosystem strength. OnePlus Nord CE 4 delivers superior specifications across nearly every dimension: its 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display absolutely outclasses the iPhone's 5.5-inch 60Hz IPS panel with 2100 nits versus 625 nits. Camera hardware favors the OnePlus with a 50MP primary sensor and 8MP ultrawide, though the iPhone's 2x telephoto and proven computational photography are notable. Battery capacity heavily favors OnePlus (5500mAh vs 2691mAh) with dramatically faster 100W charging. Performance differs: the A11 remains capable for iOS, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles Android efficiently. Build quality tips toward iPhone with aluminum and glass, whereas OnePlus uses plastic. For value-conscious buyers prioritizing modern features, display quality, and battery endurance, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 represents exceptional value. iPhone 8 Plus appeals mainly to iOS loyalists or refurbished device seekers.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 4 if…
- →100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- →Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- →Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
OnePlus Nord CE 4
Pros
- 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles games and multitasking well
- Lightweight and slim design at just 184 g
Cons
- No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
- Plastic build quality feels cheaper than metal-framed competitors
- 8 MP ultrawide camera is low resolution
- No wireless charging support
- Video recording capped at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | OnePlus Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 184 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP67 | None |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 162.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS, Sony LYT-600 |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 720 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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