OnePlus Nord 4 Review: Most balanced smartphone under ₹30,000

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₹29,999.But while the Nord 4 looks, on paper at least, like a formidable device, does it have what it takes to stand out in the very crowded sub- ₹30,000 price segment? Well, I used the Nord 4 for about 10 days and here's my detailed review of the device.Also Read | OnePlus 12R review: Relatively affordable ‘flagship killer’ that ticks all the right boxesInside the Nord 4 box you get the device itself, a red coloured Type A to Type C cable, a SIM ejector tool, a 100W adapter, a transparent case and some paperwork. I received the top-end model with 12GB RAM/256GB storage in Obsidian Midnight colourway.At 8mm thick and weighing in at around 200 grams, the Nord 4 isn't the lightest phone around, but OnePlus has done a good job with the weight distribution on this phone, making it easy to hold even during those long phone calls or gaming sessions.The Nord 4 immediately stands out from the competition with its metal unibody design and dual-tone finish.

The camera layout has also been reworked to accommodate the metal body, with the vertical pill-shaped camera layout now giving way to a horizontal look that looks pretty neat and eye-catching.The shiny part of the back has a mirror-like finish and gives the phone a premium feel, but also makes it more prone to fingerprints and smudges. On the plus side, despite having two large camera cutouts, the Nord 4 doesn't wobble or become unbalanced when placed on a flat surface.Meanwhile, the volume rockers and power button are now on the right side of the device, while the left side has OnePlus' iconic alert slider.