OnePlus Nord CE4vsSony Xperia 10 VI
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus Nord CE4 wins
Verdict
OnePlus Nord CE4 wins 5 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus Nord CE4 is the overall winner, 5 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 299, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- OnePlus Nord CE4 takes Performance — led by performance score (700,000 pts).
- OnePlus Nord CE4 takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- OnePlus Nord CE4 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (16 MP).
- OnePlus Nord CE4 takes Battery — led by charging speed (100 W).
- OnePlus Nord CE4 takes Price — led by price (299 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,100 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want better video quality — 89 pts vs 87 pts.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want a better camera — 122 pts vs 120 pts.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want longer battery life — 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 30 W.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if you want a lower price — 299 USD vs 349 USD.
Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want…
- Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if you want a sharper screen — 449 ppi vs 394 ppi.
At a glance
- OnePlus Nord CE4
- Sony Xperia 10 VI
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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 CE4
Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 299, the lowest price in this group.
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Choose Sony Xperia 10 VI if price matters most. It costs USD 349.
Pros & cons
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 100 W charging
- 5,500 mAh battery
- Clean software
- Mid-range chipset
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Lightweight
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Headphone jack
- Mid-range chipset
- 60 Hz display
- 30 W charging