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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.

Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$999
8.8/10
Winner
VS
OnePlus Nord 4
OnePlus
OnePlus Nord 4
$499
7.9/10

Full Specifications

SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProOnePlus Nord 4
SoftwareAndroid 14Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1)
Body
Weight213 g199.5 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2Aluminum unibody
IP ratingIP68IP65
Dimensions162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.68, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600)
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.216 MP, f/2.4
Video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Telephoto48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom
Ultrawide48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity5050 mAh5500 mAh
Charging30W wired100W SuperVOOC wired
Wireless charging23W (Pixel Stand)No
Display
Size6.7 inches6.74 inches
TypeLTPO OLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2992 x 13442772 x 1240
Refresh rate1-120Hz1-120Hz
Brightness (nits)24002150
Processor
CPUNona-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)
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Adreno 732
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4

Category Scores

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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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