The OnePlus Nord 4 landed in India as the latest mid-range offering from the company. With a metal body, long-term software support, and a starting price of under Rs 30,000, it makes an attractive package in the segment.
However, the POCO F6, with its remarkable hardware configuration under the hood, is a great alternative to the Nord 4, which is available in the same price range. In this post, we’ll compare the two to determine which device is better for under Rs 30,000.
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OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: specs at a glance
Specs | OnePlus Nord 4 | POCO F6 |
Display | 6.74-inch 1.2K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,150 nits peak brightness, 450ppi, 1240×2772 resolution | 6.67-inch 1.2K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,400 nits peak brightness, 446ppi, 1240×2712 resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Dimensions | 162.6 x 75 x 8 mm | 160.5 x 74.5 x 8 mm |
Weight | 199.5g | 179g |
Software | Android 14-based OxygenOS | Android 14-based HyperOS |
Rear camera | 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide | 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide |
Selfie camera | 16MP snapper | 20MP shooter |
Video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps |
SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
Battery & charging | 5,500mAh battery, 100W charging | 5,000mAh battery, 90W charging |
Storage | 8GB/12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage | 8GB/12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage |
Colours | Obsidian Midnight, Mercurial Silver, Oasis Green | Black, Green, Titanium |
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: price in India
OnePlus Nord 4 | POCO F6 |
Rs 29,999 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage | Rs 27,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage |
Rs 32,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage | Rs 29,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage |
Rs 35,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage | Rs 31,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage |
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: design
The OnePlus Nord 4 has a metal body and a dual-tone finish. Each shade has a unique finish that adds to its appearance. The Obsidian Midnight version has a dark black and grey textured finish, the Mercurial Silver edition has a 2D laser-etched design in silver tone, and the Oasis Green variety has a matte-like finish in light green and vibrant dark green on the top half.
The POCO F6 has a plastic build like its predecessor and individual camera rings. The shimmery back panel has a texture to hide smudges and fingerprints. The POCO F6 comes in three colour choices: Black, Green, and Titanium, which has a gold-like finish. All shades have a matte finish.
The POCO F6 has an IP64 rating, while the OnePlus Nord 4 offers IP65 protection against dust and water splashes. However, both devices are only suitable for use in light rain.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: display
While both phones have an AMOLED panel with 1.2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate for a clear and smooth viewing experience, the OnePlus Nord 4 has a slightly bigger display than the POCO F6, offering more screen estate. Both phones have a decent nits peak brightness and should deliver good visibility in sunny conditions.
However, the POCO F6 features a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus to safeguard the screen against scratches, while the OnePlus Nord 4’s display doesn’t offer any protection.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: performance
The POCO F6 is one of the best gaming phones under Rs 30,000. It has a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC under the hood compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC at the OnePlus Nord 4’s helm. The benchmark results of these phones speak about their performance.
During our testing, the OnePlus Nord 4 scored 11,69,622 points on AnTuTu and on Geekbench: 1,744 points in the single-core test and 4,365 points in the multi-core test. The POCO F6 scored better on both benchmarking platforms: 15,09,605 on AnTuTu and 1,930 in single-core, with 5,017 in multi-core tests.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: cameras
Both phones feature an akin rear camera setup with a 50MP primary shooter for clear and detailed snaps and an 8MP ultrawide lens for wide-angle shots. While reviewing the POCO F6, we found that the device delivers images with closer tones to add a contrasty look and has a good dynamic range, decent detailing, and colour accuracy.
In the front camera department, the POCO F6 has a better 20MP selfie snapper than the OnePlus Nord 4’s 16MP sensor. In daylight, the POCO F6 captures selfies with near-accurate skin tones but lacks detailed facial features due to noticeable smoothing. The device’s indoor and low-light performance resulted in reduced detail, sharpness, and increased noise. While night mode helps to reduce noise, it further diminishes detail.
Stay tuned for our OnePlus Nord 4 review to learn more about its camera performance.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: battery and charging
The OnePlus Nord 4 draws power from a slightly bigger 5,500mAh battery and supports a faster 100W charging speed than the POCO F6’s 5,000mAh cell with 90W charging. In our testing, the Nord 4 lasted 16 hours and 58 minutes in the PCMark battery test, and it took 23 minutes to charge the device fully from 20 percent to 100 percent. A 30-minute YouTube session dropped the battery life by 5 percent.
On the other hand, the POCO F6 lasted 11 hours and 42 minutes in the PCMark battery test. It takes 32 minutes to fully charge from 20 percent to 100 percent. After watching videos on YouTube for 30 minutes, we witness a 4 percent battery drop on the POCO F6.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs POCO F6: software
Both devices boot a custom OS based on the latest version of Android out of the box. The OnePlus Nord 4 runs on Android 14-based OxygenOS, while the POCO F6 features Android 14-based HyperOS. Both phones come pre-loaded with third-party apps, which you can remove if unnecessary.
However, the POCO F6 will only receive three major OS updates and four years of security patches, while the OnePlus Nord 4 will receive four years of Android releases and six years of security updates. Moreover, the OnePlus Nord 4 also offers AI features such as AI Audio Summary, AI Note Summary, and AI Text Translate.
POCO may or not get AI features, as nothing has been announced by the brand yet.
Verdict
Both devices have their own perks and cons in different departments. The OnePlus Nord 4 offers a more premium design, bigger display, better battery backup, faster charging speed, and long-term software updates. On the other hand, the POCO F6 offers a protected display, a more powerful SoC, a better selfie shooter, and more internal storage options.
The choice depends on your requirements for the device. If you want a better selfie camera and performance, get the POCO F6. If you prioritise battery backup and long-term software support, get the OnePlus Nord 4.
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