Okay, I’ll admit it – I’m a bit of a phone nerd. When the Realme 13 Pro and OnePlus Nord CE4 hit the market, I was immediately hooked. Both promised a lot of bang for your buck, but which one actually delivered? After days of obsessively comparing specs and watching reviews, I finally got my hands on both to see which one would steal my heart (and my wallet).

Round 1: Design

Realme 13 Pro: I have to say, this phone is a looker. Its 8.2mm thinness and featherlight 183g weight make it a joy to hold. The minimalist design is right up my alley, and I love the fact that it’s IP65 dust and water-resistant – perfect for my messy life.

OnePlus Nord CE4: The CE4 isn’t quite as sleek, but it still feels good in hand. The IP54 rating means it can handle a splash or two, but I wouldn’t want to drop it in the pool.

Round 2: Display

Both: Both phones sport stunning 6.7-inch AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. Seriously, scrolling through Instagram has never looked so good.

Realme 13 Pro: The Realme‘s display blows me away with its blinding 2000 nits peak brightness. It’s like having a mini sun in my pocket – perfect for those sunny Delhi afternoons.

OnePlus Nord CE4: The CE4’s 1100 nits display is still plenty bright, and the HDR10+ support gives colors and contrast a noticeable boost when watching videos on YouTube or Netflix.

Round 3: Performance

Realme 13 Pro: The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip might not win any speed records, but it’s no slouch either. It handles my everyday tasks with ease, and even demanding games run smoothly.

OnePlus Nord CE4: The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip is a beast, and it shows. If you’re into hardcore gaming or constantly juggling multiple apps, the CE4 is the clear winner here. But for most of us, the Realme’s performance is more than enough.

Round 4: Camera

Both: Both phones rock a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide. In my real-world tests, they both take stunning photos with vibrant colors and plenty of detail.

Realme 13 Pro: The 32MP selfie camera is a dream for selfie addicts.

OnePlus Nord CE4: The 16MP selfie camera is perfectly fine for everyday use, but don’t expect the same level of detail as the Realme.

Round 5: Battery

Realme 13 Pro: The 5200 mAh battery easily gets me through a full day of moderate use. The 45W charging is nothing to scoff at either.

OnePlus Nord CE4: This is where the CE4 really shines. The 5500 mAh battery is a marathon runner, and the 100W wired charging is simply insane. It goes from 0 to 100% in less time than it takes me to finish my morning chai.

Round 6: Price

Now, let’s talk money. The Realme 13 Pro comes in at Rs 31,999, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit more budget-friendly at Rs 24,999. That’s a difference of Rs 7,000, which isn’t chump change. Is the Realme worth the extra rupees? It depends on how much you value the brighter display, higher resolution selfie camera, and extra storage options. But if you’re looking for the most bang for your buck, the Nord CE4 is hard to beat.

The Final Round: Extra Perks

Both: Both phones have those fancy in-display fingerprint sensors and stereo speakers, which are always a plus in my book.

Realme 13 Pro: If you need tons of storage, the Realme offers up to 512GB. But be warned, there’s no expandable storage option here.

OnePlus Nord CE4: Expandable storage via microSD is a lifesaver for me. Plus, the IR blaster is a fun little extra that I actually use to control my AC.

The Winner:

Drumroll, please… For me, the OnePlus Nord CE4 takes the crown. The blazing-fast charging, massive battery, expandable storage, and slightly faster processor were the deciding factors. The Realme 13 Pro is a fantastic phone, but the CE4’s extra features and superior battery life made it the clear winner for my needs.

But hey, that’s just my opinion. Your perfect phone might be different. The best advice I can give is to try them both out if you can. Happy phone hunting!