OnePlus Nord 5 VS Vivo T4 Pro

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro are similar in many design aspects, but they differ in certain key areas. Both phones have the same width (77 mm) and nearly identical height (163.4 mm for the OnePlus and 163.5 mm for the Vivo), making their overall footprint almost identical. However, the OnePlus Nord 5 is slightly heavier at 211 g compared to the Vivo T4 Pro’s 192 g, which may make the OnePlus feel a bit bulkier in hand.

In terms of thickness, the Vivo T4 Pro is slimmer, measuring 7.5 mm, while the OnePlus Nord 5 is 8.1 mm thick. This small difference contributes to a slightly more compact feel in the Vivo model. When it comes to volume, the OnePlus Nord 5 has a larger volume of 101.91258 cm³, compared to the Vivo T4 Pro’s 94.42125 cm³, which aligns with its slightly heavier weight and thicker profile.

Both devices are water-resistant, though the Vivo T4 Pro has a higher IP rating of IP68, offering better protection against dust and water immersion compared to the OnePlus Nord 5’s IP65 rating, which is more suited to light water exposure. Neither device features a rugged build or the ability to fold, which means both have standard, non-modular designs for their form factors.

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deep contrasts. The OnePlus has a larger screen size of 6.83 inches compared to the Vivo’s 6.77 inches, making the OnePlus display slightly bigger. The OnePlus also has a higher pixel density of 450 ppi, while the Vivo T4 Pro's pixel density is 388 ppi, meaning the OnePlus may offer sharper text and images.

In terms of resolution, the OnePlus Nord 5 has a higher resolution of 1272 x 2800 px, providing more screen clarity compared to the Vivo’s 1080 x 2392 px resolution. This difference will likely result in slightly crisper visuals on the OnePlus display. The OnePlus also supports a 144Hz refresh rate, which is faster than the Vivo T4 Pro’s 120Hz refresh rate, potentially offering smoother animations and scrolling on the OnePlus.

Both devices have branded damage-resistant glass and support HDR10 and HDR10+, ensuring vibrant and high-quality viewing experiences for compatible content. However, the OnePlus Nord 5 offers an Always-On Display feature, which the Vivo T4 Pro does not. Neither device supports Dolby Vision or has a secondary screen, and both have touchscreens for interactive use.

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro have notable differences in their performance specifications. The OnePlus comes with 512GB of internal storage, double the 256GB found in the Vivo T4 Pro. Both phones have 12GB of RAM, ensuring ample memory for multitasking, though the OnePlus features faster RAM with a speed of 4800 MHz, compared to the Vivo's 4200 MHz.

The chipsets are also different: the OnePlus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which has a CPU clocked at 1 x 3.0 GHz, 4 x 2.8 GHz, and 3 x 2.0 GHz, while the Vivo T4 Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with a CPU running at 1 x 2.8 GHz, 4 x 2.4 GHz, and 3 x 1.8 GHz. The OnePlus’ Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 provides higher CPU speeds, particularly in the highest-performance core.

Another key difference is the GPU clock speed: the OnePlus has a higher GPU clock speed of 1100 MHz, while the Vivo T4 Pro's GPU is clocked at 1000 MHz. The OnePlus also offers greater memory bandwidth (64 GB/s vs 33.6 GB/s for the Vivo) and has a higher thermal design power (TDP) of 12.5W, compared to the Vivo's 6W, indicating the OnePlus may have higher power consumption under load. Both devices use a 4 nm semiconductor size and support multithreading, 64-bit processing, OpenGL ES 3.2, DirectX 12, and have integrated LTE and graphics. Neither device supports Dolby Vision, but both include TrustZone for security and use DDR5 memory.

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro offer different camera setups, both featuring a dual-lens main camera but with some notable differences in specs. The OnePlus has a 50 MP + 8 MP configuration with wide apertures of f/2.2 and f/1.8, while the Vivo T4 Pro has a 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP setup, with apertures of f/1.8, f/2.7, and f/2.4. This gives the Vivo T4 Pro more flexibility, particularly with an additional 50 MP sensor. The OnePlus has a front camera with a 50 MP sensor and a f/2.0 aperture, while the Vivo T4 Pro features a 32 MP front camera with a f/2.5 aperture.

Both devices offer built-in optical image stabilization (OIS), phase-detection autofocus for photos, continuous autofocus during video recording, and the ability to record slow-motion video. However, the OnePlus Nord 5 can record video at 2160p (4K) at 60 fps, while the Vivo T4 Pro records at 2160p at 30 fps. The OnePlus also has a dual-tone LED flash with two LEDs, compared to the Vivo’s single LED flash. Additionally, the OnePlus features a wide range of manual controls, including manual exposure, ISO, and white balance, along with a serial shot mode. The Vivo T4 Pro offers the same manual controls but differs in having optical zoom (3x), which the OnePlus lacks.

Neither phone supports raw image capture, HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, or 360° panorama shooting. Both devices have a panorama mode, and while neither includes a front-facing LED flash, they both offer a timelapse function. The OnePlus Nord 5 supports creating panoramas in-camera, as does the Vivo T4 Pro, but the front cameras are different in terms of megapixel count and aperture size. The OnePlus Nord 5’s front camera has a larger megapixel count, while the Vivo’s front camera offers a slightly narrower aperture.

Both the OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro run Android 15, and they share a comprehensive set of features aimed at enhancing user experience and privacy. Both devices offer clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy options. They also have theme customization, can block app tracking, and feature on-device machine learning. However, they lack Mail Privacy Protection, Wi-Fi password sharing, and both devices get direct OS updates.

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro are quite similar in terms of user features like dark mode, battery health check, extra dim mode, and customizable notifications. Both phones support split screen, picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, widgets, and sharing intents. They also have offline voice recognition, voice commands, and the ability to track the current position of the mobile device. Neither device can be used as a PC, and both are multi-user systems.

One key difference is that the OnePlus Nord 5 supports dynamic theming, which the Vivo T4 Pro does not. Additionally, the OnePlus includes a feature for Live Text and full-page screenshots, both of which are not explicitly listed for the Vivo. Neither phone has focus modes, Quick Start, or supports PiP for all apps, but both have child lock functionality and allow app offloading.

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro have different battery capacities and fast-charging capabilities. The OnePlus Nord 5 is equipped with a 5200 mAh battery, while the Vivo T4 Pro comes with a larger 6500 mAh battery, providing it with a higher energy capacity. Both devices support fast charging, with the OnePlus Nord 5 capable of charging at 80W, and the Vivo T4 Pro supporting a slightly faster 90W charging speed.

Neither device features wireless charging, and both come with a charger in the box. Both also have a non-removable, rechargeable battery and include a battery level indicator, which is standard for keeping track of battery status.

Overall, the Vivo T4 Pro offers a larger battery, which might offer a longer battery life due to its higher capacity, while the OnePlus Nord 5 provides fast charging slightly slower by comparison.

Both the OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, which may be a consideration for users who prefer wired audio connections. However, both devices come equipped with stereo speakers, ensuring good sound output for multimedia consumption.

The OnePlus Nord 5 offers a more advanced audio experience, supporting aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD for higher-quality wireless audio streaming. In contrast, the Vivo T4 Pro does not support any of these audio codecs, lacking even basic aptX support. Neither phone includes aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless, both of which are higher-end audio technologies.

Neither device features a built-in radio, so users will need to rely on streaming services for music and radio listening.

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro offer similar connectivity and features, both supporting 5G, NFC, and USB Type-C with USB 2.0. They both have dual SIM support, a fingerprint scanner, GPS, a compass, and an infrared sensor. Additionally, both phones support Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6, and come with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and cellular module for various sensors and tracking features.

In terms of Bluetooth, both devices feature Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring fast and stable wireless connections. Neither device includes an external memory slot, a barometer, HDMI output, or a stylus. Both are not equipped with emergency SOS via satellite or crash detection. Additionally, neither phone offers 3D facial recognition or an iris scanner.

One distinct similarity is that both phones support Galileo, but neither has motion or optical tracking. Neither device includes DLNA certification or a built-in projector. The overall connectivity options are largely similar, with both phones sharing the same set of features.

Both the OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo T4 Pro come equipped with a video light, which can help illuminate subjects in low-light conditions when recording videos. However, neither device features a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display, which are sometimes found in other high-end models.

In summary, both phones share the same set of miscellaneous features, with no differences in display technology or extra features like a curved or e-paper display. The video light is the only standout feature in this category for both devices.