OnePlus Nord 4 has finally arrived in India as the latest mid-range offering from the brand under Rs 30,000. The newest smartphone is the slimmest and most powerful Nord series device yet. Moreover, it is also the first full metal unibody 5G smartphone in 2024.
It comes with a solid specs sheet and GenAI features. At Rs 29,999, it competes squarely against another sub-Rs 30,000 heavyweight—the POCO F6. Let’s see how the OnePlus Nord 4 fares against the POCO F6.
Both the OnePlus Nord 4 and POCO F6 come in three variants, with the base 8GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs 29,999. However, the similarities end here. The OnePlus Nord 4 offers 8GB and 12GB RAM for the remaining two variants with 256GB storage. On the other hand, both remaining variants of the POCO F6 offer 12GB RAM but with 256GB and 512GB storage.
With POCO F6 priced Rs 2,000 lower than Nord 4 for the remaining variant, it has an edge in this department.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: Design
The OnePlus Nord 4 flaunts an all-metal unibody design with Mercurial Silver, Obsidian Midnight, and Oasis Green colours. The handset is 8mm thin and weighs almost 200 grams. The device is IP65 for dust and water resistance.
The POCO F6 5G sticks to the conventional glass sandwich design but with Gorilla Glass Victus protections and SGS Five-Star Anti-Fall Certification. It comes with an IP64 rating for dust and water protection. The handset is 7.8mm slim and weighs only 179 grams. It can be purchased in Titanium and Black colours.
The OnePlus Nord 4 is a refreshing design change from the run-of-the-mill Nord smartphones. However, the POCO F6 takes it home in the design department thanks to its thinner and lighter body and solid durability standards ensuring longevity.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: Display
The OnePlus Nord 4 sports a 6.74-inch Super Fluid AMOLED LTPS display. It features 2772 × 1240 pixels, 450 PPI, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2150 nits peak brightness, and a punch-hole design.
The POCO F6 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution. Other features include a 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, and a punch-hole design.
The POCO F6 flaunts a brighter display with 2400 nits of brightness and a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 layer for protection. The OnePlus Nord 4 offers HDR support and a slightly bigger display.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: Performance
The OnePlus Nord 4 is equipped with the powerful 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, which has an integrated Qualcomm Adreno 732 GPU. The processor is backed by up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The POCO F6 is India’s first Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor built on a 4nm process. The chipset includes an integrated Adreno GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
OnePlus Nord 4
1,145,842
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
OnePlus Nord 4
955
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
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3,920
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis
While both phones have identical storage and RAM standards, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 wins by a landslide over the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. If you are looking for a powerful gaming smartphone that can handle everything, the POCO F6 is ahead.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: Software
The OnePlus Nord 4 runs on Oxygen OS 14.1, which is based on Android 14. The brand has assured four major Android upgrades and six years of security updates. The phone comes with several AI features, such as AI best Face, AI Clear Face, Audio Summary, Screen Translation and more.
The POCO F6 comes with Android 14-based HyperOS. POCO has assured three major Android upgrades and four years of security patches for the device. POCO has also added AI goodies like AI Image Expansion and AI Magic Eraser Pro.
With both smartphones running Android 14 OS, the bottom line is the software support. The OnePlus Nord 4 clinches the win here with four years of Android upgrades compared to three for the POCO F6.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: Cameras
The OnePlus Nord 4 flaunts a primary 50MP Sony LYTIA camera and an 8MP Sony ultra-wide camera on the back. The front has a 16MP camera for selfies and video calling.
The POCO F6 has a primary 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor and an ultra-wide 8MP Sony IMX355 sensor. On the front, the smartphone features a 20MP OmniVision camera.
Both smartphones feature similar camera setups on the rear panel. However, the higher resolution of the POCO F6’s front camera makes it an overall better camera smartphone.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: Battery and Charging
The OnePlus Nord 4 is powered by a beefy 5,500mAh battery despite being the slimmest Nord device yet. The battery supports 100W SUPERVOOC charging.
The POCO F6 has a 5,000mAh battery and supports 90W HyperCharge fast charging.
The OnePlus Nord 4 is more dependable regarding battery life, thanks to the bigger battery and faster charging.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: Verdict
If you are looking for a flagship-grade performance, reliable cameras, and a brilliant display, the POCO F6 should be your top pick. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and dedicated performance features will serve even the most demanding power user well.
On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 4 is for those who care for a unique design, longer software support, and powerful battery backup. With the prices being nearly identical, it all boils down to the personal preference between these two.
