OnePlus Nord CE 4 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance at similar price points, but they optimize different priorities. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 excels with its superior display, offering 2100 nits peak brightness versus the Redmi's 900 nits, making outdoor visibility noticeably better. Its Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and Adreno 720 GPU also provide smoother gaming and app performance compared to the Dimensity 1080. Battery capacity favors OnePlus at 5500 mAh with faster 100W charging. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+, however, counters with a massive 200 MP main camera (versus 50 MP) that captures exceptional detail, IP53 dust and water resistance that OnePlus lacks, and slightly faster 120W charging speeds. OxygenOS 14 on the OnePlus feels cleaner and more responsive than MIUI 13 on Xiaomi's device. The OnePlus is lighter at 184g compared to 210g, enhancing daily usability. For camera enthusiasts and those needing durability, the Redmi makes sense. Those prioritizing display quality, performance, and software experience should choose the OnePlus Nord CE 4.
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 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 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 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 CE 4 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 184 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, 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 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 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 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2100 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz + 3x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 720 | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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