OnePlus Nord 4 Confirmed to Receive Four Android OS Updates; Company Reveals Increased Battery Longevity

OnePlus Nord 4 is also scheduled to receive security updates for one year longer than the flagship OnePlus 12.

Written by David Delima | Updated: 12 July 2024 12:01 IST

OnePlus Nord 4 Confirmed to Receive Four Android OS Updates; Company Reveals Increased Battery Longevity

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OnePlus Nord 4 is confirmed to feature a metal unibody made from aluminium

Highlights

OnePlus Nord 4 is expected to run on Android 14 out-of-the-box
This means the phone could receive updates up to Android 18
The OnePlus Nord 4 will be launched globally on July 16

OnePlus Nord 4 will be launched by the company at its Summer Launch event that is scheduled for next week, and details of the phone are now being revealed ahead of its debut. The midrange smartphone is set to become the handset with the longest overall software support window offered by OnePlus to date, even beating more expensive models such as the flagship OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus Open. Meanwhile, the firm has also revealed that the OnePlus Nord 4 is equipped with a battery that offers greater longevity than its predecessor.

OnePlus Nord 4 Software Support Window Announced

Ahead of the upcoming OnePlus Summer Launch event that will take place on July 16 at 6:30pm IST, the company has created a microsite on its website teasing various details of the upcoming devices. The OnePlus Nord 4 is scheduled to receive four Android OS updates, which means that it will get the same number of OS updates as the OnePlus 12, the company's current-generation flagship smartphone.

The four-year update window matches that of the OnePlus 12 as well as rivals Samsung's midrange smartphones such as the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35. Unlike these handsets, which are promised to get five years of security updates, OnePlus says the Nord 4 will get six years of security patches. However, the company hasn't revealed whether these will be rolled out on a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly basis.

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OnePlus Nord Battery Longevity Features Revealed

OnePlus has also confirmed that the Nord 4 will be equipped with a battery with improved longevity compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus Nord 3. It is certified to retain over 80 percent of its capacity over a four-year period, after 1,600 charging cycles, according to the company.

While the company is yet to reveal all of the smartphone's specifications, including the actual battery capacity, recent reports have given us a fair idea of what to expect from the OnePlus Nord 4. It is said to run on a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset from Qualcomm, pack a 5,500mAh battery, and sport an AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution. Details related to pricing and availability will be announced at the upcoming OnePlus Summer Launch event on July 16.

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OnePlus Nord 3 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium build quality
Good display
Powerful performance
All-day battery life
Excellent primary camera performance
Clean software

Bad
Ultra-wide camera could have been better
Competition offers better IP rating

Read detailed OnePlus Nord 3 5G review

Display 6.74-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000

Front Camera Unspecified

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 16GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android

Resolution 1240x2772 pixels

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OnePlus 12

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
IP65 rated
Vibrant 120Hz QHD+ display
Excellent battery life
Fast wired and wireless charging
Smooth and bloatware-free software
Quality primary and telephoto cameras
Good for gaming

Bad
Minor quality issues
Ultra-wide angle camera could be better
Low light selfies are below average

Read detailed OnePlus 12 review

Display 6.82-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5400mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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OnePlus Open

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim and light foldable design
Excellent displays
Plenty of raw performance
Good for gaming
Speedy wired charging
Well-rounded cameras
Excellent battery life

Bad
No wireless charging
Basic IP rating

Read detailed OnePlus Open review

Display (Primary) 7.82-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 20-megapixel + 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4800mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2,440x2,268 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern design
Good display
Feature-packed software
Fantastic battery life
Good primary camera

Bad
Underwhelming ultra-wide angle camera
CPU performance lags behind the competition
Opts you in to Glance with every update
Software updates add unsolicited apps
Very pricey

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Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern design
Good display
Feature-packed software
Reliable battery life
Good primary camera

Bad
Underwhelming ultra-wide angle camera
CPU performance lags behind the competition
Bloatware installed after software updates
Opts you in to Glance after updates
Very pricey

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review

Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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