Google Pixel 9 vs OnePlus Nord 4
47.2Performance52.3
58.1Display58.8
51.8Camera42.6
53.3Battery74.6
94.7Features70.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 911 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 4
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 wins this phone face-off, 58 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and performance (+5). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord 4
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 53
- 270% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 27 W
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.74 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1240x2772 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 450 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+26% | 2,150 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 89.2 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,420,000+29% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+5% | 1,850 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 4,900+7% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,500 mAh+17% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 100 W+270% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+1% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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