OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G
38.6Performance21.8
46.6Display58.3
39.3Camera42.6
55.9Battery65.7
65.3Features52
6 spec wins — OnePlus 99 spec wins — OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and features (+13). OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 81% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,017
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 896
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 56
- 91% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 23% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+2% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,100 nits+91% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 695 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+62%Top 44% | 896Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+81%Top 50% | 2,017Bottom 19% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 80 W+23% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.1 mm+7% |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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