OnePlus Nord 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver strong value in the $449-499 range, but with different strengths. OnePlus Nord 4 excels with a superior display (2150 nits brightness, 1-120Hz LTPO) and faster Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor paired with 12GB RAM standard, plus premium aluminum construction and IP65 rating. Its 50MP camera with OIS and 5500mAh battery with 100W charging provide reliable everyday performance. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ counters with a massive 200MP camera sensor, slightly faster 120W charging, and tighter IP68 rating, though its MediaTek processor and Mali-G610 GPU lag behind. Display brightness (1800 nits) and fixed 120Hz refresh rate feel less refined than Nord 4's LTPO panel. Battery capacity favors OnePlus (5500mAh vs 5000mAh). For performance-focused users prioritizing smooth gameplay and app responsiveness, OnePlus Nord 4 is the better choice. However, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ appeals to photography enthusiasts willing to trade processing power for megapixels.
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
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 Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 4 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| 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 |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2150 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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