OnePlus 12RvsOnePlus Nord CE4
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus 12R wins
Verdict
OnePlus 12R wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus 12R is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 499 — USD 200 more than the OnePlus Nord CE4. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- OnePlus 12R takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- OnePlus 12R takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,500 nits).
- OnePlus 12R takes Camera — led by video score (92 pts).
- Too close to call between OnePlus 12R and OnePlus Nord CE4.
- OnePlus Nord CE4 takes Price — led by price (299 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus 12R if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,100 nits.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 89 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 122 pts.
Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want a lower price — 299 USD vs 499 USD.
At a glance
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- OnePlus Nord CE4
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
OnePlus 12R
Choose OnePlus 12R if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 499.
OnePlus Nord CE4
Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if price matters most. It costs USD 299, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
OnePlus 12R
- Fast chipset
- 100 W charging
- 5,500 mAh battery
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Curved screen
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 100 W charging
- 5,500 mAh battery
- Clean software
- Mid-range chipset
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging