OnePlus Nord 4 vs Realme 12 Pro+
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 brings cutting-edge performance with its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset paired with 12GB RAM standard, outpacing the Realme 12 Pro+ on computational speed. Its 5500mAh battery with 100W charging edges ahead of Realme's 5000mAh with 67W, plus the superior 2150-nit LTPO AMOLED display with 1-120Hz adaptive refresh beats Realme's fixed 120Hz panel at 950 nits. However, Realme 12 Pro+ compensates with a compelling telephoto lens (3x periscope zoom) that Nord 4 lacks entirely, offering better zoom photography. Storage pricing favors Realme, starting at 128GB versus Nord 4's 256GB minimum. WiFi 7 connectivity on Nord 4 provides future-proofing. At $499 versus $399, Nord 4 commands a $100 premium justified by performance, display quality, and charging speed, making it ideal for power users prioritizing raw performance and display excellence. Realme suits budget-conscious buyers seeking zoom capability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 4 if…
- →Unique all-metal aluminum unibody design
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 punches above its class
- →Large 5500 mAh battery with 100W charging
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Realme 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 67W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2150 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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