OnePlus Nord 4 vs Samsung Galaxy A36
OnePlus Nord 4 delivers superior performance and display technology at a mid-range price point. Its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, 2150-nit LTPO AMOLED display with 1-120Hz refresh rate, and 100W SuperVOOC charging significantly outclass the Galaxy A36's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 1800-nit display, and 25W charging. Camera systems are comparable with both featuring 50MP main sensors and OIS, though the Nord 4's Sony LYT-600 sensor provides slightly better performance. Battery capacity favors the Nord 4 (5500mAh vs 5000mAh), and it offers superior RAM options starting at 12GB. Galaxy A36 counters with better IP rating (IP67 vs IP65) and more storage base options, but the Nord 4's overall package—particularly its display quality and charging speed—justifies the $200 premium for users prioritizing performance and user experience.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Samsung Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 162.1 x 77.0 x 8.1 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, 123-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, 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 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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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 A36
Pros
- Six generations of OS updates for under $300
- IP67 water resistance is outstanding at this price point
- 120Hz Super AMOLED display looks premium
- 5G connectivity and NFC at budget pricing
- Reliable 50MP main camera with OIS for steady shots
Cons
- Slow 25W charging feels dated in 2025
- Only 6 GB RAM on the base model
- Ultrawide camera is mediocre at 8MP
- Plastic build doesn't feel as solid as glass-backed rivals
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