Which choice is better to make: buy the new OnePlus Nord 4 or the slightly more expensive 12R?
In terms of equipment, everything is the same in the global versions of smartphones: with them you get only a cable and a film on the screen.
Both devices fit well in the hand. However, the Nord 4 feels a bit more compact. In both cases, the fingerprint scanner is under the display, works at the same speed but is located higher on the 12R.
In terms of display, smartphones are almost the same. Only in manual mode, the peak brightness for 12R is 1300 nits, for Nord 4 – 750 nits. Under a flashlight with automatic brightness, 12R produces 1900 nits, Nord – 1700-1800 nits.
From a PWM perspective, everything is fine in both cases. Most of the screen differences between the models come down to whether you want a flat or curved screen. The 12R has curved glass, while the Nord 4 has flat glass.
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The 12R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Nord 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 with 12/16GB of RAM and 256/512GB of ROM. The results of its tests are higher.
The batteries in both cases are 5500 mAh. Both smartphones last about a day. The devices also charge very quickly. Up to 100% – in 30 minutes.
In terms of cameras, the 12R has an advantage. This is also noticeable in the quality of photos taken with the main camera. Moreover, it also has a 2 MP macro. Photo samples from both smartphones are above.
You can record video at 4K 60fps on the main lens. Stabilization is a bit softer on the Nord 4.
On the one hand, the Nord 4 has a really good price and can be bought. If the camera is secondary to you and more important is to get a flat screen and a slightly thinner body, then take the OnePlus Nord 4. But personally, the connoisseur himself will overpay for the 12R. It has a higher fingerprint scanner, a slightly more powerful processor, eSIM support and a cooler main camera.
Source: Ferra
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