OnePlus Nord 4vsOppo K12 Plus

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.
Oppo
Oppo K12 Plus
K12 Plus
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Oppo K12 Plus's battery life fell short of expectations due to moderate-to-poor endurance and heavy usage impact.
The Oppo K12 Plus boasts an impressive AMOLED display with fast refresh rate and high resolution features.
The Oppo K12 Plus's camera system excels in low-light conditions with excellent image quality and minimal noise.
The Oppo K12 Plus's performance under heavy loads, like gaming, leaves room for improvement significantly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
OnePlus Nord 4
2.80 GHz
Oppo K12 Plus
2.63 GHz

RAM

Winner
OnePlus Nord 4
12GB
Oppo K12 Plus
8GB

Storage

Tie
OnePlus Nord 4
256GB
Oppo K12 Plus
256GB

Weight

Winner
OnePlus Nord 4
199g
Oppo K12 Plus
186g
Rank
OnePlus Nord 4
Winner
#192
Oppo K12 Plus
#394
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
OnePlus Nord 4
#468
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#545
Design
OnePlus Nord 4
#172
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#733
Display
OnePlus Nord 4
#41
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#228
Performance
OnePlus Nord 4
#137
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#289
Battery
OnePlus Nord 4
#49
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#181
Camera
OnePlus Nord 4
#633
Winner
Oppo K12 Plus
#654

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
OnePlus OnePlus Nord 4
Oppo Oppo K12 Plus
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB)
CPU
1 x 2,9 Ghz Cortex, X4, 4 x 2,6 Ghz Cortex, A720, 3 x 1,9 Ghz Cortex, A520
1x2.63 GHz Cortex, A715 +3x2.4 GHz Cortex, A715 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex, A510
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
2.80
2.63
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 732
Qualcomm Adreno 720
RAM
12
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
256
Type
UFS Storage 4.0
UFS Storage 3.1
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 2 microphones
Antutu Score
1366982
866863
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
Overall performance better than 85% 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.

Oppo K12 Plus

Strengths

The phone has a good display with a fast refresh rate AMOLED screen.
It comes with stereo speakers providing a nice multimedia experience.
The camera quality is above average, with a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
The phone has a lightweight design making it easy to hold for a long time.
It runs on Color OS 14 which is highly optimized for performance.
The phone's AMOLED screen also features diamond frame design for better protection.

Weaknesses

The phone may not be suitable for heavy gaming due to its average gaming performance.
The frame of the phone is made of plastic and has no antenna lines, which might affect the phone's durability.
The fingerprint sensor is placed quite low on the phone, making it slightly inconvenient to access.
The chin of the phone is slightly larger, affecting its overall aesthetic appeal.
The phone's average frame rate dropped to 37.6 FPS after playing a heavy game for 30 minutes at high quality settings with 60 FPS.
The phone's back temperature reached 41.7°C during heavy gaming, which might be a concern.
Read Full Reviews

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.

Oppo K12 Plus

The Oppo K12 Plus is a mid-range 5G phone that boasts a fast refresh rate AMOLED display and a powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. With a 50MP dual camera and lightweight design, this phone promises a seamless multimedia experience. The device also features a 6.7-inch screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and dual stereo speakers. We'll dive deeper into the phone's performance, camera quality, and gaming capabilities in our review, so stay tuned!

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