OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S22 represents flagship performance with a more compact 6.1-inch display versus OnePlus Nord CE 4's larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. The S22 delivers faster processing via Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (versus 7 Gen 3), superior video capabilities at 8K resolution, and a telephoto lens for 3x optical zoom. Samsung also offers IP68 water resistance and premium build materials with Gorilla Glass Victus+, while OnePlus uses plastic construction with no IP rating. However, the Nord CE 4 excels in battery capacity at 5500 mAh with blazingly fast 100W charging, compared to S22's smaller 3700 mAh battery and slower 25W wired charging. Display brightness favors OnePlus at 2100 nits versus 1300 nits on the S22. Both share identical 50MP main cameras and 8GB RAM, but the S22's superior processor, additional telephoto lens, and durability justify its higher price for power users. The Nord CE 4 appeals to budget-conscious buyers seeking larger displays and exceptional battery life, though performance and camera versatility lag behind Samsung's flagship.
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 Samsung Galaxy S22 if…
- →Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- →Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- →Lightweight at 167 g
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
Samsung Galaxy S22
Pros
- Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- Lightweight at 167 g
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection
- Four years of OS updates from Samsung
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery with mediocre endurance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 184 g | 167 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS, Sony LYT-600 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2100 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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