OnePlus Nord 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A25
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 delivers flagship-tier performance with its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, LTPO AMOLED display reaching 2150 nits, and exceptional 100W charging, making it ideal for power users willing to invest $499. Samsung Galaxy A25 provides solid mid-range functionality with its Super AMOLED screen and reliable Exynos processor, though its 25W charging and Mali-G68 GPU prove limiting for demanding tasks. Display brightness heavily favors Nord 4 (2150 vs 1000 nits), while refresh rate support matches at 120Hz. Performance gap widens significantly with Nord 4's superior CPU architecture and 12GB RAM versus Galaxy A25's 6GB baseline. Battery capacity slightly favors Nord 4 at 5500mAh, but charging speed difference is dramatic (100W vs 25W). Galaxy A25 scores points for better water resistance (IP67 vs IP65) and lower price. For most users seeking better longevity, gaming capability, and fast charging, OnePlus Nord 4 represents superior value despite the $250 premium.
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 Samsung Galaxy A25 if…
- →Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- →OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- →IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
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
Samsung Galaxy A25
Pros
- Super AMOLED display at a budget price
- OIS-stabilized 50 MP main camera
- IP67 water resistance is rare in this price tier
- Ships with Android 14 and four OS update promise
- 5G capable
Cons
- Exynos 1280 shows its age in demanding tasks
- Depth sensor is not a useful third camera
- No wireless charging
- Wi-Fi 5 only
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Samsung Galaxy A25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 197 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Polycarbonate |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 161.0 x 76.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP depth |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2150 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Exynos 1280 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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