OnePlus Nord CE5 VS Vivo T4 Pro

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is water resistant, with an IP65 rating, while the Vivo T4 Pro is waterproof with a higher IP68 rating. Both devices offer protection against water, but the T4 Pro has a more advanced rating, providing a higher level of water resistance.

In terms of physical dimensions, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is slightly heavier at 199 g, compared to the Vivo T4 Pro's 192 g. The Nord CE5 is also a bit thicker at 8.2 mm, whereas the T4 Pro measures just 7.5 mm. Both phones have similar heights, with the Nord CE5 at 163.6 mm and the T4 Pro at 163.5 mm, making them nearly identical in size. However, the OnePlus device is slightly wider at 76 mm, while the Vivo model is a touch wider at 77 mm.

The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a volume of 101.96 cm³, which is a bit larger than the Vivo T4 Pro's 94.42 cm³, meaning the Nord CE5 has a slightly larger body overall. Both devices do not have a rugged build and cannot be folded.

Both the OnePlus Nord CE5 and Vivo T4 Pro feature OLED/AMOLED displays, with a screen size of 6.77″ and a resolution of 1080 x 2392 px. The pixel densities are nearly identical, with the OnePlus Nord CE5 at 387 ppi and the Vivo T4 Pro at 388 ppi, resulting in almost identical sharpness and clarity on both devices. The refresh rate for both phones is 120Hz, providing smooth scrolling and animations.

The OnePlus Nord CE5 supports HDR10 and HDR10+, while the Vivo T4 Pro also supports HDR10 and HDR10+. Neither device supports Dolby Vision. The Nord CE5 has an Always-On Display feature, which the T4 Pro lacks. Additionally, while both devices have touchscreens, the Vivo T4 Pro is the only one to include branded damage-resistant glass for extra protection against screen damage.

Both devices do not have a secondary screen. In summary, while both displays are very similar in terms of size, resolution, and pixel density, the OnePlus Nord CE5 stands out with its Always-On Display, while the Vivo T4 Pro offers branded damage-resistant glass for added durability.

Both the OnePlus Nord CE5 and Vivo T4 Pro come with 256GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM. The OnePlus device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, while the Vivo model uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. The Nord CE5 has a higher CPU speed, with its cores clocked at 3.35 GHz (1 core), 3.2 GHz (3 cores), and 2.2 GHz (4 cores), compared to the T4 Pro's 2.8 GHz (1 core), 2.4 GHz (4 cores), and 1.8 GHz (3 cores).

When it comes to GPU clock speed, the OnePlus Nord CE5 has a higher speed at 1400 MHz, while the Vivo T4 Pro's GPU operates at 1000 MHz. The Nord CE5 also offers a significantly higher maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s, compared to the T4 Pro's 33.6 GB/s.

Both devices use a 4 nm semiconductor size and support 64-bit processing. They also support DirectX 12, have integrated graphics, and utilize big.LITTLE technology. Both phones feature TrustZone for enhanced security. The RAM speed for the OnePlus Nord CE5 is much faster at 8533 MHz, while the Vivo T4 Pro has a lower RAM speed of 4200 MHz. Both devices use DDR5 memory and support OpenCL version 2.

The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a dual-lens main camera with a 50 MP and 8 MP sensor, offering a wide aperture of f/2.2 and f/1.8. In comparison, the Vivo T4 Pro also features a dual-lens main camera, but with a 50 MP, 50 MP, and 2 MP setup, with wider apertures of f/1.8, f/2.7, and f/2.4. Both phones are capable of 4K video recording at 2160 x 30 fps, though the OnePlus Nord CE5 supports 60 fps, providing smoother video capture. The Vivo T4 Pro supports optical zoom with a 3x zoom capability, while the OnePlus has no optical zoom.

For front cameras, the OnePlus Nord CE5 features a 16 MP camera with a wide aperture of f/1.0, while the Vivo T4 Pro offers a higher resolution 32 MP front camera with a f/2.5 aperture. Both phones include various camera features such as phase-detection autofocus, manual exposure, and touch autofocus. However, the OnePlus model has an Always-On display for previewing photos, whereas the Vivo model does not offer this feature.

Both devices offer similar camera features, such as the ability to shoot panoramas, record slow-motion and timelapse videos, and include manual white balance and ISO controls. However, the OnePlus Nord CE5 lacks a front-facing LED flash, while the Vivo T4 Pro does not have a dual-tone LED flash on its main camera. Neither phone supports HDR10 recording or Dolby Vision recording.

Both the OnePlus Nord CE5 and Vivo T4 Pro run on Android 15 and share a wide range of features. These include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. Both devices can block app tracking, support dynamic theming, and offer the ability to offload apps. They also both have dark mode, customizable notifications, and support widgets. Additionally, they include features like offline voice recognition, voice commands, and the ability to track the current position of the device.

While the software experience is largely similar between the two devices, there are a few differences. For instance, the OnePlus Nord CE5 offers PiP (Picture in Picture) mode, which is also available on the Vivo T4 Pro. Both devices support split screen, but neither device can be used as a PC. Additionally, the OnePlus device has a battery health check feature, which is also present on the Vivo T4 Pro.

Both phones lack certain features, such as focus modes and Quick Start, and neither device supports Wi-Fi password sharing or full-screen PiP. They also both support sharing intents, child lock, and on-device machine learning. While both devices are multi-user systems and free and open-source, the operating system is largely identical, with no significant differences in core features.

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is equipped with a 7100 mAh battery, while the Vivo T4 Pro has a slightly smaller 6500 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the Nord CE5 charges at 80W, whereas the T4 Pro supports a faster 90W charging speed. Neither device features wireless charging, and both come with a charger in the box.

Both phones have non-removable, rechargeable batteries and include a battery level indicator, allowing users to easily monitor their charge. No additional battery-related features, like removable batteries or wireless charging support, are available on either device.

Overall, the OnePlus Nord CE5 offers a larger battery capacity, while the Vivo T4 Pro charges slightly faster with its 90W charging capability.

Neither the OnePlus Nord CE5 nor the Vivo T4 Pro has a 3.5 mm audio jack, so both rely on wireless or USB-based audio options. However, the OnePlus Nord CE5 features aptX, LDAC, and aptX HD support for high-quality wireless audio streaming, while the Vivo T4 Pro lacks any of these technologies. Additionally, the OnePlus device does not support aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless, whereas the Vivo model also lacks support for these two technologies.

The Vivo T4 Pro stands out with its inclusion of stereo speakers, offering a richer audio experience compared to the OnePlus Nord CE5, which does not have stereo speakers. Neither phone has a built-in radio.

In summary, while both devices are limited by the absence of a 3.5 mm jack and lack a radio, the OnePlus Nord CE5 offers superior wireless audio technologies, while the Vivo T4 Pro provides stereo speakers for better sound output.

Both the OnePlus Nord CE5 and Vivo T4 Pro support 5G connectivity, offer dual SIM card slots, and have Bluetooth 5.4. They also include NFC, a fingerprint scanner, GPS, a compass, and an accelerometer. Both devices feature USB Type-C with USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). However, the OnePlus Nord CE5 has an external memory slot, while the Vivo T4 Pro does not.

Neither phone offers emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, or an HDMI output. Both devices have infrared sensors, gyroscopes, and cellular modules. The Vivo T4 Pro lacks the external memory slot, which is present on the Nord CE5. Additionally, both phones support Galileo, but neither has a barometer, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, or a built-in projector.

Overall, the main difference between the two devices in this category is the OnePlus Nord CE5's support for external memory, which the Vivo T4 Pro lacks. Both phones are similar in terms of connectivity and sensors.

Both the OnePlus Nord CE5 and Vivo T4 Pro include a video light, making them useful for low-light video recording. Neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, meaning both have standard flat displays without specialized materials or functionality in these areas.

In summary, the key similarity between the two devices in this category is the presence of a video light, while both lack sapphire glass, curved displays, and e-paper displays.