Nord 4 vs 13+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

OnePlus Nord 4

Lifespan decides this one: the Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 at $8.18 per month of safe use, while the 13+ 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($8.07/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Nord 4 72 · 13+ 5G 70 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

OnePlus Nord 4 $400

Safe to buy$8.18/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20282030

Realme 13+ 5G $215

Buy with care$8.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Nord 4 7013+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Nord 4 7813+ 5G 58

The Nord 4's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Nord 4 6713+ 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Nord 4 9013+ 5G 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Nord 4 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Nord 4 5813+ 5G 32

The Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 — 22 months longer than the 13+ 5G.

Value

Nord 4 7213+ 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Nord 4	13+ 5G
Price (street)	$400	$215
Display	6.74-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120Hz, 2150 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
Chipset	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM	8GB/12GB/16GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	100W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.6 × 75.3 × 7.99 mm	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight	200 g	185 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP65
Supported until	Jul 2030	Sep 2028

Nord 4 full verdict →13+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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