OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Redmi 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones offer solid mid-range performance, but they prioritize different strengths. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 excels with a brighter 2100-nit AMOLED display, faster 100W charging, and the more efficient Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, making it snappier for daily tasks and gaming. Its 50MP Sony camera with OIS delivers excellent detail in good lighting. However, the Redmi 13 Pro+ counters with a sharper 2712x1220 display, superior 200MP main camera for zoom versatility, 120W charging (slightly faster), and crucially, IP68 water and dust resistance that the OnePlus completely lacks. The Redmi also offers up to 512GB storage versus 256GB maximum on the OnePlus. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 edges out the Dimensity 7300 Ultra in real-world responsiveness. Battery capacity favors the OnePlus at 5500mAh versus 5110mAh. For $30 more, the Redmi 13 Pro+ provides durability certification, higher resolution display, and more camera megapixels, while the OnePlus wins on brightness, charging speed, and processor efficiency. Choose the OnePlus if display brightness and charging speed matter most; pick the Redmi if you want water resistance, higher resolution, and don't mind a slightly dimmer screen.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 4 if…
- →100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- →Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- →Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
Buy the Redmi 13 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor at budget price
- →120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- →IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord CE 4
Pros
- 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging fills the battery in about 30 minutes
- Large 5500 mAh battery provides excellent multi-day endurance
- Bright 2100-nit AMOLED display is outstanding for the price
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 handles games and multitasking well
- Lightweight and slim design at just 184 g
Cons
- No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
- Plastic build quality feels cheaper than metal-framed competitors
- 8 MP ultrawide camera is low resolution
- No wireless charging support
- Video recording capped at 4K@30fps
Redmi 13 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor at budget price
- 120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
- Bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 5110 mAh battery with excellent endurance
Cons
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
- Dimensity 7300 is modest for heavy gaming
- No wireless charging
- Plastic frame
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | Redmi 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 184 g | 190 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS, Sony LYT-600 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS (Samsung HP3) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5110 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2100 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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