OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1240 than OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 32780 | Rs. 29790 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 23, 2021 . The cost of OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 32780. The launch Date of the second phone is July 16, 2024. The cost of OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29790.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.74 inches in comparison to OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.55 inch screen. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 450 PPI & OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.5% than OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 89.7%. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 4 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 9 5G | Nord 4 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 23, 2021 | July 16, 2024 |
| In The Box | OnePlus Nord 4, 100W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Guide, Welcome Letter, Brand sticker, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector, Protective Case , OnePlus RCC Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 160 x 8.1 mm | 75 x 162.6 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 199.5 g |
| Colors | Obsidian Midnight, Mercurial Silver, Oasis Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 93.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | |
| Features | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, HDR | Peak Brightness: 2150 nits, Pulse-Width Modulation: Up to 2160 Hz, 100% sRGB, 100% Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Aqua Touch, Ultra HDR support, ProXDR support, Screen color mode, Screen color temperature, Eye comfort, Bedtime mode, Dark mode, Auto brightness, Manual brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, aptX-HD, LDAC, and LHDC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flick-detect Sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Noise Cancellation Support, Dual Stereo Speakers, Ai Tools | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP Monochrome | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor Size: 1/1.95", 25mm, Lens Quantity: 5P, 0.8 µm 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 112° |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYTIA | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Co-Developed by Hasselblad, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama | Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro, Night, Long Exposure, Slo-Mo, Movie, Pano, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Doc-Scanner, Hi-res, Google lens |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11, upgradable to v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 14.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 | 1xCortex-A715@2.8 GHz & 4xCortex-A715@2.6 GHz & 3xCortex-A510@1.9 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 732 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Warp Charge 65T | Yes, 100W Supervooc Fast Charging |