OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord 4 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 4 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1240 than OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord 4 5G
| Name | OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 4 5G | 
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | 
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.44 in | 6.74 in | 
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB | 
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 5500 mAh | 
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 
| Price | Rs. 21999 | Rs. 23891 | 
The launch Date of the first phone is July 21, 2020 . The cost of OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 16, 2024. The cost of OnePlus Nord 4 5G is Rs. 23891.
OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.44 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord 4 5G's 6.74 inch screen. OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as OnePlus Nord 4 5G has AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus Nord 4 5G has display density of 450 PPI & OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 408 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord 4 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.5% than OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 85.16%. OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord 4 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord 4 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord 4 5G (128 GB).
OnePlus Nord 4 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord 4 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | OnePlus Nord (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 4 5G | 
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord 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 | July 21, 2020 | 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 | 73.3 x 158.3 x 8.2 mm | 75 x 162.6 x 7.99 mm | 
| Weight | 184 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 | 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 | 
| PPI | ~ 408 PPI | ~ 450 PPI | 
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.16% | ~ 93.5% | 
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 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, Dual Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole | 
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | 
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | 
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | 
| Card Slot | 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, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, aptX-HD, LDAC, and LHDC | 
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | 
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, SBAS, NavIC | 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 | 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/1.75 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.25 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 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 IMX586 | Sony LYTIA | 
| OIS | Yes | Yes | 
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Features | Optical Image Stabilization, CINE aspect ratio video recording, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Super macro, Portrait, Pro mode, Panorama, AI scene detection, RAW image, Filters, Quick share | Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro, Night, Long Exposure, Slo-Mo, Movie, Pano, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Doc-Scanner, Hi-res, Google lens | 
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED | 
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.45 (Ultra Wide) Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v14 | 
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 14.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 | 
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver | 1xCortex-A715@2.8 GHz & 4xCortex-A715@2.6 GHz & 3xCortex-A510@1.9 GHz | 
| GPU | Adreno 620 | 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 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA | 
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | 
| FM Radio | No | No | 
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | 
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | 
| Size | 4115 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30T Warp Charging | Yes, 100W Supervooc Fast Charging |