OnePlus Nord 4 vs OnePlus Nord 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus Nord 4 and the OnePlus Nord 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 6,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 80W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.74 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 211 g |
| Released | Jul 2024 | Jul 2025 |
Summary: OnePlus Nord 4 is ahead on wired charging. OnePlus Nord 5 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, refresh rate.
Display
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2150 nits (peak) | Swift AMOLED, 144Hz, Ultra HDR, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 pixels, 450 ppi (1.5K) | 1.5K (2800 x 1272 pixels), 450 ppi |
| Features | Aqua Touch, Ultra HDR support, ProXDR support | 10-bit color, sRGB, DCI-P3, 3840 Hz PWM Dimming, Aqua Touch |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
Platform
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, OxygenOS 14.1 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (specific configuration not detailed in snippets) |
| GPU | Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno 735 |
Memory
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0 | 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Modules | 50 MP (wide, Sony LYTIA, OIS), 8 MP (ultrawide) | Dual |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual AI (AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur), LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (details may vary) |
| Primary | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, Sony LYT-700 sensor, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree FOV |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP (wide) | Single |
| Features | HDR | Dual AI, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60fps (details may vary) |
| Primary | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor |
Battery
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5500 mAh, non-removable | 6800 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 100W wired (SUPERVOOC) | 80W SuperVOOC wired, 5W reverse wired, Bypass Charging |
Body
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 8.1 mm thickness |
| Weight | 199.5 g | 211g |
| Build | Metal unibody design with glass insert around rear cameras | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back (rumored) |
| Colors | — | Marbled, Gray (rumored) |
Comms
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 (expected) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
| IR Blaster | — | Yes |
Launch
| OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Announced | July 16, 2024 | 2025, July 08 |
| Status | Available. Released July 16, 2024 | Available. Released 2025, July 08 |
| OS | — | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus Nord 4 or OnePlus Nord 5?
OnePlus Nord 5 — 5,500 mAh for the OnePlus Nord 4 versus 6,800 mAh for the OnePlus Nord 5.
Which has the smoother screen, OnePlus Nord 4 or OnePlus Nord 5?
OnePlus Nord 5 — 120 Hz for the OnePlus Nord 4 versus 144 Hz for the OnePlus Nord 5.
Which is newer, OnePlus Nord 4 or OnePlus Nord 5?
OnePlus Nord 5 — Jul 2024 for the OnePlus Nord 4 versus Jul 2025 for the OnePlus Nord 5.
Is the OnePlus Nord 4 or the OnePlus Nord 5 rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus Nord 4 8/10 and the OnePlus Nord 5 9/10.
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