OnePlus Nord 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
OnePlus Nord 4 delivers exceptional value with its larger 6.74-inch LTPO AMOLED display (2150 nits), massive 5500 mAh battery supporting 100W charging, and solid Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 performance. Galaxy S24 counters with a more refined 6.2-inch display (2600 nits peak), superior 8K video recording, dedicated 3x telephoto lens, and flagship Exynos 2400 processing, though its 4000 mAh battery requires frequent charging and 25W wired speeds feel dated. Nord 4's aluminum design matches S24's durability while offering IP65 dust resistance versus IP68 water resistance. Software optimization favors Galaxy S24 long-term, but Nord 4 provides better hardware specifications per dollar. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and screen size, Nord 4 excels; serious photographers and those wanting premium build quality justify S24's premium. Nord 4 represents stronger value proposition.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2150 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
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