Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 4
Pixel 8 Pro commands a premium price with flagship credentials: superior display brightness at 2400 nits, Google Tensor G3 chip optimized for computational photography, and a triple camera setup including 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. Nord 4 counters with exceptional value at $499, featuring a larger 5500mAh battery, blazingly fast 100W wired charging, and solid performance via Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Display quality favors Pixel with higher resolution (2992x1344), though Nord 4's AMOLED panel remains excellent. Camera system divergence is stark—Pixel excels with ultra-wide, telephoto, and advanced processing; Nord 4 simplifies to main and ultra-wide. Nord 4 lacks wireless charging entirely. For photography enthusiasts and long-term software support, Pixel 8 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and charging speed should pick Nord 4. Pixel wins overall capability; Nord 4 wins value proposition.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 199.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum unibody |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 2150 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 732 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
OnePlus Nord 4
Pros
- Unique all-metal aluminum unibody design
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 punches above its class
- Large 5500 mAh battery with 100W charging
- Bright 2150-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 at mid-range price
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only IP65 splash resistance
- USB-C 2.0 (slow data transfer)
- Not officially sold in North America
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