OnePlus Nord 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A35
Side-by-side specifications, scores and verdict.
Quick Verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 delivers superior performance with its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, 12GB RAM, and significantly brighter 2150-nit LTPO AMOLED display versus the Galaxy A35's Exynos 1380 and 1000-nit panel. Fast charging dominates here too—100W SuperVOOC versus Samsung's 25W. Battery capacity slightly favors OnePlus at 5500mAh. Samsung counters with better durability (IP67 vs IP65), a larger 6.6" screen, and solid camera quality, though the Nord 4's Sony LYT-600 sensor offers superior night performance. At $99 more, the Nord 4 justifies its premium through noticeably better performance, charging speed, and display quality. Budget-conscious buyers might prefer the Galaxy A35's value proposition, but raw performance enthusiasts should choose the OnePlus Nord 4.
Full Specifications
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 4 | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 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 | — | 5 MP macro |
| 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 | 6.6 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 (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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 A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
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