OnePlus Nord 4 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 delivers superior build quality with its aluminum unibody, IP65 rating, and flagship-tier LTPO AMOLED display featuring 2150 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rates. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 with 12GB RAM outpaces the Dimensity 1080, while 100W charging edges out Redmi's 120W in real-world speed. However, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ counters with a massive 200MP main camera and significantly lower price point, making it exceptional value for budget shoppers prioritizing megapixel count. Software updates favor OnePlus's newer Android 14. For $170 less, Redmi offers respectable performance and camera versatility, but Nord 4's premium design, superior display tech, and newer processor justify the investment for users seeking longevity and daily performance. Nord 4 is the stronger overall package.
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 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
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
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2150 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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