OnePlus launched its Nord series back in 2020. Much has changed since then from the processors to the build. In the latest Nord 4, we can see a Unibody Metal design. Which not only adds to the aesthetic of the device but functionality as well. The Phone is very aggressively priced with the 8GB Variant coming at close to 30K.
What OnePlus Did Right with Nord 4
OnePlus made sure to learn from the mistakes they made in the Nord 3. Nord 4 comes with a Snapdragon Plus Gen 3 processor. Making it a strong device in terms of performance if we talk about benchmarks it scores above 1 million in Antutu. This device has LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage(Top Variant), which makes gaming and day-to-day tasks much faster. I have spent hours gaming on this device and it did not let me down once. Even in games like Solo Leveling, it goes strong. While testing this device I was concerned if the metal body will cause it to overheat. But the vapour chamber keeps it from heating.
There are some features that I think deserve a special mention and can nudge you to buy this device. We are going to talk about the overall device later. For now, you can read about these features.
Feature 1 – Air Control Gestures
This is an upgrade in the gestures menu. Now you can mute or answer calls with just a flick of your hand. You simply have to place your hand at a distance of 20 to 30 cm. Simply flick in an upward manner when you see the prompt appear on the screen to answer an incoming call or you can mute it by putting your palm. You can find this feature in settings under Accessibility & Convenience > Gestures & Motions.
Feature 2 – AI Eraser
AI eraser is another tool that adds to the AI features in the OnePlus. This is available in the Photos app in the editor section. You do need to download an algorithm to use it. The thing I do not like is that we need the Internet for this feature to work properly which is a letdown. Still, the AI eraser is very good compared to the early versions of Nord such as Nord CE or CE4 Lite. You can remove unwanted people or objects from your image with just a tap.
Feature 3 – Smart Cutout
This is also available in the Photos Application. You need to simply tap and hold your image and it will create a cutout of your image. Which can be converted into a sticker or copy-pasted anywhere. If you have enabled the smart sidebar option then it can help you to copy-paste a subject from one place to another.
Feature 4 – Trinity Engine
With the OxygenOS 14, we get the luxury of having the trinity engine. This feature helps optimise the functionality of the RAM and ROM which means it makes multitasking much faster, This is done by using the internal resources in a way that is the best for optimal output. This also helps in maintaining the battery drain of the device, giving you a better battery life.
OnePlus Nord 4: Quick Insights
Upcoming AI Features
Multiple AI features are promised for the NORD 4 in the later part of the year. This includes AI Write, AI Speak, and AI summariser. AI Features such as AI summarise can summarise an entire article for you or a webpage. It can also help you summarize audio recordings. AI Speak will be able to recognise your screen and narrate the same for you, as well as much more. This also makes this device a must-have.
Android and Security Updates
We all want to have security updates and Android updates promptly. Whereas other companies are only promising either two or three years of security updates. Nord 4 is offering you 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security updates which in my opinion is a major plus.
Camera Setup of Nord 4
If we talk about cameras, we can see a dual-camera setup. The Primary camera is a 50MP Sony LYTIA with OIS, and the other is an 8MP ultra-wide. On the Front, we have a 16MP camera that can shoot up to 1080p videos. Both the front and rear cameras perform well and can handle light well. The colour saturation on the image is on point. You can see some of the images we have clicked using the Nord 4.
FAQs
Q. What Is the Price of the Nord 4?
Nord 4 has three variants and the price of each variant is different. for the 8GB+128GB -Rs. 29,999, for the 8GB+256GB – Rs. 32,999 and for the top variant 12GB+256Gb – Rs. 35,999. You can get discounts on the prices in the Amazon sale and card offers as well.
Q. What Is the Processor Used in the Nord 4?
Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3 is the processor which is used in the Nord 4 which is a powerful processor with a great Benchmarks Score. For more, you can refer to the article above.
Q. Is the Nord 4 Made of Metal?
Yes, the Nord 4 has a metallic back panel and a unibody design which is curved at the edges and very sturdy as well.
Wrapping Up
In my verdict, Nord 4 is a great device. If you are someone who is looking for a powerful device with a good display and great battery backup then this is the device for you. You can multitask or play games for hours on this device without facing any lags. This is a value-for-money device that can be considered a Mid Range Flagship Equivalent. You can find the detailed review on our youtube channel. Stay tuned to GadgetsToUse for more such content.
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