OnePlus Nord 4vsOnePlus 12R
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus 12R wins
Verdict
OnePlus 12R wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus 12R is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 499 — USD 50 more than the OnePlus Nord 4. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Too close to call between OnePlus 12R and OnePlus Nord 4.
- 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 Nord 4 and OnePlus 12R.
- OnePlus Nord 4 takes Price — led by price (449 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if you want a lower price — 449 USD vs 499 USD.
Choose OnePlus 12R if you want…
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 1,200,000 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.74 in.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 2,150 nits.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose OnePlus 12R if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 120 pts.
At a glance
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus 12R
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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 Nord 4
Choose OnePlus Nord 4 if price matters most. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
OnePlus 12R
Choose OnePlus 12R if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 499.
Pros & cons
OnePlus Nord 4
- Metal build
- 100 W charging
- Strong chipset
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Software quirks
OnePlus 12R
- Fast chipset
- 100 W charging
- 5,500 mAh battery
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Curved screen