Nord 4 vs P3 Ultra 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

OnePlus Nord 4

Lifespan decides this one: the Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 at $8.17 per month of safe use, while the P3 Ultra 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($9.49/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Nord 4 72 · P3 Ultra 5G 74 — 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$8.17/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20282030

Realme P3 Ultra 5G $315

Buy with care$9.49/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display

Nord 4 70P3 Ultra 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Nord 4 78P3 Ultra 5G 74

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

Camera

Nord 4 67P3 Ultra 5G 67

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

Battery

Nord 4 90P3 Ultra 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,500mAh — the P3 Ultra 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Nord 4 58P3 Ultra 5G 40

The Nord 4 is supported until Jul 2030 — 16 months longer than the P3 Ultra 5G.

Value

Nord 4 72P3 Ultra 5G 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Nord 4	P3 Ultra 5G
Price (street)	$400	$315
Display	6.74-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120Hz, 2150 nits peak	6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 1500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra (4nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB/16GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	5,500 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	100W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless	80W wired (100% in 47 min), 5W reverse
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162.6 × 75.3 × 7.99 mm	163.1 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm
Weight	200 g	183 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Jul 2030	Mar 2029

Nord 4 full verdict →P3 Ultra 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.