OnePlus Nord 4 vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 delivers exceptional value at $499, pairing a vibrant 2150-nit LTPO AMOLED display with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 performance, 12GB RAM, and an impressive 5500mAh battery supporting 100W charging. Camera performance is solid with a 50MP main sensor and OIS, though video maxes at 4K@30fps. Xiaomi 13 Pro commands double the price ($999) but justifies it with flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processing, superior camera hardware featuring Leica-tuned triple cameras including a 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor and 3.2x telephoto, 8K video recording, and 50W wireless charging. Display brightness (1900 nits) trails slightly, and battery capacity (4820mAh) is smaller. For photographers and performance enthusiasts, Xiaomi's imaging prowess and processing power warrant premium pricing. Budget-conscious buyers seeking daily performance and excellent value 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 Xiaomi 13 Pro if…
- →1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- →Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- →120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
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
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Pros
- 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- 120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
- 50W wireless charging included
- IP68 rated with ceramic back option
Cons
- Very heavy at 229 g
- MIUI 14 has bloatware and ads in some regions
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Telephoto is 3.2x — no true periscope
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum frame, ceramic or leather back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor) — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4820 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2150 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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