After much anticipation, the OnePlus Nord 4 has finally been launched. It’s the first 5G smartphone to come with an all-metal design and the first OnePlus phone to get four years of OS updates and six years of security updates.
Truly, it’s a great phone. However, it’s not meant for all kinds of users. So, if you are looking for the best alternatives to the OnePlus Nord 4 in a similar price range, you are in the right place. Let’s explore the alternatives of the OnePlus Nord 4.
OnePlus Nord 4 Recap
Before we get started with the alternatives, let’s quickly recap the OnePlus Nord 4. The Nord 4 has a 6.74” 1.5K 120 Hz flat OLED display with 2160 Hz PWM dimming and 2,150 Nits of peak brightness.
Under the hood, the Nord 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC which is paired with up to 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The Nord 4 has a large 5,500 mAh battery that supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. And yes, the charger is included in the box. The phone will be running on OxygenOS 14.1 based on Android 14 and will receive four years of OS updates and six years of security updates.
On the camera side of things, the phone is equipped with the 50 MP LYT-600 wide-angle lens (OIS) coupled with an 8 MP IMX 355 ultra-wide lens. There is a 16 MP camera on the front for capturing selfies.
The phone has the iconic OnePlus Alert Slider, NFC, BT 5.4, Wi-Fi 6E, and dual-stereo speakers. The Nord 4 comes in three colorways—Obsidian Midnight, Oasis Green, and Mercurial Silver.
The OnePlus Nord 4 comes in three RAM and storage configurations:
- 8/128 GB: ₹29,999
- 8/256 GB: ₹32,999
- 12/256 GB: ₹35,999
1. POCO F6
The POCO F6 (review) is a good choice for gamers. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and delivers better sustained performance compared to the Nord 4 or the realme GT 6T. The phone has an all-plastic build and it will get three years of OS updates and four years of security updates.
- 6.7-inch 1.5K 120 Hz TCL CSoT C8 OLED
- 2500 Nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Gorilla Glass Victus protection
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC
- LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.0
- 50 MP Main Sony LYT600 with OIS + 8 MP ultra-wide
- 20 MP selfie camera
- 5000 mAh Battery with 90W Fast Charging
- Wi-Fi 7, NFC, IR Blaster
The POCO F6 comes in three RAM and storage configurations:
- 8/256GB: ₹29,999
- 12/256GB: ₹31,999
- 12/512GB: ₹33,999
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2. realme GT 6T
The realme GT 6T (review) is another good choice. It’s essentially a clone of the Nord 4, but with a plastic build and three years of OS updates along with four years of security updates. Besides the build and updates, there is no significant difference between the Nord 4 and the realme GT 6T, including the software for the most part.
If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, the realme GT 6T is a great option. It has the same Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset and the same camera setup.
However, there is a difference in the display. The Nord 4 features a flat OLED display, while the realme GT 6T boasts a 3D curved OLED display. Additionally, the realme GT 6T has an LTPO display, unlike the Nord 4.
- 6.78-inch 8T BOE LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 6000 Nits peak brightness, 1000 Nits standard brightness, 1600 Nits HBM, 2160 Hz PWM dimming, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC
- LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage
- 50 MP Sony LYT600 with OIS + 8 MP Ultra-Wide
- 32 MP Front Camera Sony IMX615
- USB-C 2.0
- In-display Fingerprint Sensor
- IP65 Dust & Water Resistant
- 5500 mAh Battery with 120W Fast Charging
- Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, IR Blaster
The realme GT 6T comes in four RAM and storage configurations:
- 8/128GB: ₹30,999
- 8/256GB: ₹32,999
- 12/256GB: ₹35,999
- 12/512GB: ₹39,999
3. iQOO Neo9 Pro
The iQOO Neo9 Pro (review) is yet another good alternative. This one has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is known for its stability and really good performance. If you’re a performance enthusiast, the iQOO Neo9 Pro is your best bet.
iQOO is also known for good gaming performance, so you can count on it for that. Additionally, the cameras on the iQOO Neo9 Pro are really good.
- 6.78-inch Visionox VM7 LTPO OLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 Nits peak brightness, 1400 Nits HBM for full screen, 2160 Hz PWM dimming
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
- Adreno 740 GPU
- LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage
- 3 major OS updates, 4 years of security patches
- 50 MP Sony IMX920 with OIS + 8 MP Ultra-Wide
- 16 MP Samsung Front Camera
- USB-C 2.0
- In-display Fingerprint Sensor
- 5160 mAh Battery with 120W Wired Charging, 65W PD Charging
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, IR Blaster
- IP54 Dust & Water Resistant
The pricing of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro is as follows—
- 8/128 GB: ₹36,000
- 8/256 GB: ₹38,000
- 12/256 GB: ₹40,000
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4. motorola edge 50 Pro
If you’re looking for good camera performance, then the motorola edge 50 Pro is a solid option. It boasts a good camera setup with a 3x telephoto lens, perfect for portrait shots.
The chipset here is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which is slightly underpowered compared to the 7+ Gen 3 on the Nord 4, but it’s still manageable. Keep in mind that this device comes with UFS 2.2 storage, so consider that in your buying decision.
- 6.7-inch 3D curved pOLED, 1220 x 2712 resolution, 2000 Nits Peak Brightness, 144 Hz Refresh Rate
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- 50 MP 1/1.55” with OIS + 13 MP Ultra-Wide + 10 MP 1/3.95” Telephoto 3x with OIS
- 50 MP Front Camera
- 4500 mAh Battery with 125W Fast Charging (50W Wireless)
- Stereo Speakers
- IP68 Water and Dust Resistant
The motorola edge 50 Pro comes in two RAM and storage configurations:
- 8/256 GB: ₹31,999 (68W)
- 12/256 GB: ₹35,999 (125W)
5. vivo V30 5G
Another good camera phone is the vivo V30. It’s also powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, but it stands out with its impressive camera setup, as Vivo is known for its high-quality cameras.
The vivo V30 features a 3D curved display and runs on Funtouch OS 14. So, if you’re looking for a phone with excellent camera performance, the Vivo V30 is a strong contender.
- 6.78-inch 3D-Curved OLED, 1260 x 2800 resolution, 2800 Nits Peak Brightness, 120 Hz Refresh Rate
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- 50 MP 1/1.55” with OIS + 50 MP Ultra-Wide 1/2.76” 119°
- 50 MP Front Camera
- 5000 mAh Battery with 80W Fast Charging
- Stereo Speakers
- IP54 Water and Dust Resistant
The vivo V30 comes in four RAM and storage configurations:
- 8/128 GB: ₹33,999
- 8/256 GB: ₹35,999
- 12/256 GB: ₹37,999
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6. HONOR 200 (Upcoming)
Speaking of excellent camera performance, the upcoming Honor 200 is also worth keeping an eye on. The Honor 200 will feature a 50 MP IMX902 main sensor and a 50 MP 2.5x telephoto lens with OIS, making it great for portrait shots.
It will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, similar to many other camera-centric phones on the list. Further, it will have a 5,200 mAh battery, support 100W fast charging, and run on MagicOS 8.0 on top of Android 14. It will launch on July 18, 2024.
- 6.78-inch Quad-Curved OLED, 2700 x 1224 resolution, 4000 Nits Peak Brightness, 120 Hz Refresh Rate, 3840 Hz PWM
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- 50 MP IMX902 1/1.56” with OIS + 12 MP Ultra-Wide + 50 MP IMX856 Telephoto 2.5x with OIS
- 50 MP Front Camera
- 5200 mAh Battery with 100W Fast Charging
- Stereo Speakers
- IP65 Water and Dust Resistant, NFC, IR Control
Summing up
The OnePlus Nord 4 is great but not for everyone. First off, if you want the Nord 4 for cheaper with some minor changes, the realme GT 6T is the way to go. If you’re a gaming enthusiast, the POCO F6 or the iQOO Neo9 Pro will be a better choice for you.
However, if you are a camera enthusiast, then I would recommend waiting for the Honor 200, or the motorola edge 50 Pro or the vivo V30. Note that the vivo V30 doesn’t have a zoom lens, so make your buying decision accordingly.
Anyway, that’s it from my side. What is your favorite alternative to the Nord 4? Let me know in the comments section below.
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