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OnePlus Nord CE4 vs Google Pixel 8

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OnePlus Nord CE4 vs Google Pixel 8

68 out of 100
OnePlus Nord CE4
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
OnePlus Nord CE4
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.74-inch OnePlus Nord CE4 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3) that was released on April 1, 2024, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 6 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the OnePlus Nord CE4
  • Has a 0.54 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 925 mAh larger battery capacity: 5500 vs 4575 mAh
  • Supports higher wattage charging (100W versus 27W)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • The phone is 6 months newer
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • 39% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 819K)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Reverse charging feature
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • 48% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1697 and 1144 points
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of OnePlus Nord CE4 and Google Pixel 8 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Nord CE4
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Size6.74 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2412 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20.1:920:9
PPI451 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoYes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1100 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionTempered glassGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio89.4%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space - 99.2%
PWM - 170 Hz
Response time - 3 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Nord CE4
n/a
Pixel 8
1459 nits

Design and build

Height162.5 mm (6.4 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width75.3 mm (2.96 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight186 g (6.56 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP68
Rear material - Glass
Frame material - Metal
ColorsGray, GreenBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Nord CE4+3%
89.4%
Pixel 8
87.1%

Performance

Tests of OnePlus Nord CE4 and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Google Tensor G3
Max clock2630 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A510)
- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A715)
- 1 core at 2.63 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A715)		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsAdreno 720Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units512896
GPU clock975 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~998.4 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Nord CE4
1144
Pixel 8+48%
1697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Nord CE4
3069
Pixel 8+39%
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Nord CE4
819655
Pixel 8+39%
1142697
CPU255460355012
GPU261686374696
Memory137068183080
UX165441229909
Total score8196551142697
Samples[10 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Memory clock2133 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMColorOS 14Stock Android
OS size - 14 GB

Battery

Capacity5500 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power100 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (50% in 12 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time0:29 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing - 08:08 hr
Watching video - 14:06 hr
Gaming - 04:49 hr
Standby - 81 hr
General battery life
Nord CE4
n/a
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens112°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length26 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX882Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.95"1/1.31"
Pixel size0.7 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length16 mm -
SensorSony IMX355Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/4.0"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.14 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 64
Zoom - 129
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution4920 x 32643648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.4f/2.2
Focal length26 mm21 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3P9 -
Sensor size1/3"1/3.1"
Pixel size1 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*1320
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby Atmos - No
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedApril 2024October 2023
Release dateApril 2024October 2023
Launch price$405$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 100 WNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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