If you’re looking for a handset under Rs 30,000 right now, you have some excellent choices available to you. However, making the final choice before you go for a purchase can be a hard decision. This is where we help you determine which phone is more capable and can deliver top-notch performance. The two primary competitors in this price range currently are the OnePlus Nord CE4 and the POCO X6 Pro (review). While the pricing for the former starts at Rs 24,999, the latter starts at Rs 26,999. Let’s compare the performance output of both smartphones to determine which device offers superior performance for its price.
| OnePlus Nord CE4 | POCO X6 Pro | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Graphics | Adreno 720 | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| Memory | Up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage | Up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage |
Geekbench
We begin our performance comparison with some benchmark tests. In the Geekbench 6 benchmarks, the OnePlus Nord CE4 scored 1,138 on the single-core test and 2,950 on the multi-core test. In comparison, the POCO X6 Pro clocks 1,355 in the single-core test and 4,315 in the multi-core test. As you can see, there is a stark difference between the single-core and multi-core performance of both smartphones and the POCO X6 Pro comes out ahead in both. This clearly shows that the POCO X6 Pro is more likely to perform better during multi-tasking and other background tasks.
| OnePlus Nord CE4 | POCO X6 Pro |
| Single-core: 1138 | Single-core: 1355 |
| Multi-core: 2950 | Multi-core: 4315 |
Winner: POCO X6 Pro
AnTuTu
The AnTuTu benchmark evaluates overall device performance, including CPU, GPU, MEM (RAM+ROM), and UX (user experience). The OnePlus Nord CE4 got an aggregate score of 8,19,347 on the AnTuTu benchmark, while the POCO X6 Pro registered an aggregate score of 13,31,887. The GPU and CPU scores in particular reflect the significant improvement in performance thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset that lies at the core of the POCO X6 Pro.
| OnePlus Nord CE4 | POCO X6 Pro |
| AnTuTu score: 819347 | AnTuTu score: 1331887 |
Winner: POCO X6 Pro
Gaming test
For the gaming test, we played BGMI at the ‘Ultra HDR’ graphical settings on the Nord CE4 and ‘Very High’ graphical settings on the POCO X6 Pro, the maximum supported settings for both phones, to gauge their real-life performance. The gameplay experience was excellent on both devices, with vibrant colours and no visible lags or stutters, offering a stable frame rate. When it comes to thermal management, the POCO X6 Pro performed better in comparison to the Nord CE4, with a rise in temperature of 4.3 degrees C, while the Nord CE4 showed a spike of 8.1 degrees C. The X6 Pro wins the gaming round owing to its superior thermal management.
Winner: POCO X6 Pro
Verdict
In our performance comparison between the OnePlus Nord CE4 and the POCO X6 Pro, the latter emerges as the winner. Whether it was the benchmark scores, the raw horsepower provided by the chipset, or even the day-to-day performance in real-world scenarios, the POCO X6 Pro simply came out on top. This doesn’t mean that the Nord CE4 is a slouch by any means. In fact, it can go toe-to-toe with most other handsets in this price range. It is just that the X6 Pro simply packs more powerful hardware and outshines every other phone in this price segment in terms of performance right now.
If you want to make your purchase decision simply based on performance potential, the POCO X6 Pro is indeed the clear winner here. However, if you do not push your phone to the extreme on most days, and prefer the software, design, and camera performance of the Nord CE4, you can look in that direction too. The choice ultimately rests on user preferences, as both phones offer excellent value for their price.
