OnePlus Nord 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S25 ($799.99) and OnePlus's Nord 4 ($499.00) target different market segments. Samsung delivers flagship performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, superior 8K video recording, and a telephoto lens, though its 4000 mAh battery feels undersized. OnePlus Nord 4 counters with a massive 5500 mAh battery, blazing 100W charging, and exceptional value at $300 less. Display quality favors Samsung's Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2600 nits) over Nord 4's LTPO AMOLED (2150 nits), while Samsung's IP68 rating tops Nord 4's IP65. For power users prioritizing flagship features and camera versatility, Galaxy S25 justifies the premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking excellent performance, superior battery life, and faster charging should choose OnePlus Nord 4.
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 S25 if…
- →Compact and pocketable flagship
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- →12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
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 S25
Pros
- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
- Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- Long 7-year software support promise
Cons
- Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 25W charging
- 1080p resolution instead of QHD
- No major camera hardware upgrades
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 162 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 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 | 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 | 12 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 Qi2 |
| 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) | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite 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 | 5.4 |
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