OnePlus Nord 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra dominates with flagship specifications across nearly every dimension. Its 200MP main camera with dual telephoto lenses, 8K video recording, and superior processor (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy) deliver unmatched imaging and performance capabilities. Display quality favors Samsung with 3120x1440 resolution and 2600 nits peak brightness. However, OnePlus Nord 4 presents remarkable value at $499, matching the S24 Ultra's 12GB RAM while offering a larger 5500mAh battery, faster 100W charging, and respectable 50MP Sony LYT-600 camera with OIS. Build quality differs significantly—titanium construction and IP68 rating versus aluminum and IP65. For professionals and content creators, the S24 Ultra's versatile camera system and raw power justify the premium. Budget-conscious users seeking capable daily performance with better battery longevity should choose the Nord 4.
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 3120 x 1440 |
| 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) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
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