OnePlus Nord 4vsApple iPhone 16 Pro

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

OnePlus
OnePlus Nord 4
Nord 4
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The OnePlus Nord 4 boasts an exceptional battery life, lasting a day and a half with moderate use easily.
The OnePlus Nord 4's display boasts high resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10+ video capabilities effectively.
The main camera's performance is its strongest aspect, but low-light conditions and stabilization issues hold it back significantly overall.
The OnePlus Nord 4 boasts impressive performance with efficient Snapdragon chip, though struggles with heavy thermal throttling.
Apple
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro
Processor:Apple A18 Pro
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro boasts significantly improved battery life with up to 14 hours and 17 minutes usage.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro boasts an exceptionally impressive and vibrant display with enhanced brightness and color accuracy.
The most important takeaway is the iPhone 16 Pro's camera delivers excellent results with great detail and natural look overall.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro boasts a significant upgrade in performance with the A18 Pro chipset's improvements.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
OnePlus Nord 4
2.80 GHz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
4.05 GHz

RAM

Winner
OnePlus Nord 4
12GB
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
8GB

Storage

Winner
OnePlus Nord 4
256GB
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
128GB

Weight

Tie
OnePlus Nord 4
199g
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
199g
Rank
OnePlus Nord 4
#192
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Winner
#137
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
OnePlus Nord 4
#468
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#55
Winner
Design
OnePlus Nord 4
#172
Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#194
Display
OnePlus Nord 4
#41
Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#541
Performance
OnePlus Nord 4
#137
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#61
Winner
Battery
OnePlus Nord 4
#49
Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#615
Camera
OnePlus Nord 4
#633
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#93
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
OnePlus OnePlus Nord 4
Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Apple A18 Pro
CPU
1 x 2,9 Ghz Cortex, X4, 4 x 2,6 Ghz Cortex, A720, 3 x 1,9 Ghz Cortex, A520
2x4050 MHz performance cores + 4x2420 MHz efficiency cores
Type
Octa-Core
Hexa-Core
Nanometer
4
3
Frequency
2.80
4.05
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 732
Apple 6 cores GPU
RAM
12
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
RAM LPDDR5X
Capacity
256
128
Type
UFS Storage 4.0
NVMe
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
No
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
No
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer sensor
N/A
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Geomagnetic sensor
Yes
N/A
LiDAR scanner
N/A
Yes
Audio
Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Dolby Atmos, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Antutu Score
1366982
1753018
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
9140mm² Tiangong cooling VC
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

OnePlus Nord 4

Strengths

The OnePlus Nord 4 has a shiny new flagship-killing mid-ranger design, with a metal uni-body made of aluminum that feels premium and slippery.
The phone comes with a powerful Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 chipset, which is a step up from the regular Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in pretty much all aspects, making it more powerful and bringing built-in AI capabilities.
The Nord 4 has a great battery life, with an active use score of 14 hours and 41 minutes, and supports 100W super-fast charging that can go from zero to full in just 28 minutes.
The phone's camera experience is good, especially the main cam which takes decent photos during the day with fine detail, accurate colors, and wide dynamic range.
The display on the Nord 4 is excellent, with a high resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 451 PPI sharpness, making it perfect for swiping and scrolling.
The phone comes with four years of major software updates and six years of security patches, which is a great commitment to long-term support.
The Nord 4 has stereo speakers that produce loud and full sound with decent bass and clean vocals.

Weaknesses

The camera experience on the Nord 4 is a mixed bag, with the main cam being good but lacking electronic stabilization in 4k video recording.
The ultra-wide cam takes soft photos and limited dynamic range in low light conditions, and videos are soft and lack detail.
Selfies from the 16MP front-facing cam are underwhelming, with soft details, low contrast, and washed-out colors.
The phone's design is slippery to hold due to its metal uni-body, which may not be ideal for everyone.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Strengths

The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a larger screen, measuring 6.3 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it perfect for multimedia consumption.
The device features a more powerful A18 Pro chipset, delivering a 15% CPU performance boost and 15-20% graphics improvement over the previous model.
The camera setup has been upgraded to match that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with a 48MP main camera, 12MP telephoto zoom lens, and a new ultra-wide cam with a 48MP sensor.
The device offers excellent video recording capabilities, including 4K resolution and slow-motion clips at 120 FPS.

Weaknesses

The color saturation of the main camera can be relatively low-key, resulting in a more natural look rather than an eye-catching one.
The telephoto camera's digital zoom can produce slightly lower detail clarity compared to some competitors at higher zoom levels.
Internal reflections from light sources can be noticeable in low-light conditions when recording video with the main camera.
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OnePlus Nord 4

The OnePlus Nord 4 is this year's flagship-killer mid-ranger, packing more features than its predecessor. While maintaining a relatively competitive price point, the Nord 4 boasts a capable chipset, fast charging, and a new main camera sensor. The phone's design has also seen significant changes, with a sleek metal unibody replacing glass or vegan leather. With improved water and dust protection, a high-resolution OLED display, and stereo speakers, the Nord 4 promises to deliver a premium experience without breaking the bank.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the compact flagship model that shares many similarities with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but in a smaller package. One of the major upgrades over last year's models is the telephoto camera, which has been upgraded to match the Pro Max's capabilities. The camera setup on the iPhone 16 Pro now features a 48MP main camera, a 12MP 5x telephoto zoom lens, and a new Ultra-wide camera with a 48MP sensor. The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a larger 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, protected by third-generation ceramic shield glass. The screen's brightness is impressive, with a maximum output of around 900 nits, and it supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision video. The phone also features a new Dynamic Island functionality that turns the area around the screen cutout into a place for relevant info. The iPhone 16 Pro has a more powerful chipset than its predecessor, which results in better performance and battery life. The camera shutter key is another notable feature, allowing users to control the camera with ease. In terms of camera quality, the main cam produces excellent photos during the day, with plenty of detail and natural color saturation. Low-light shots are also impressive, with well-balanced exposures and good detail rendition. The telephoto camera performs well in daylight conditions, capturing excellent 5x zoom shots with great detail. However, at 10x zoom, the clarity is not as much as some competitors. Nighttime photos from the telephoto cam are very good, but with a fair bit of noise. Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro offers a compact package with all the features and capabilities of its larger counterpart, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a smaller iPhone with high-end specs.

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