Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus Nord 6
Comparison between OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The OnePlus Nord 6 is the stronger all-round pick for performance, display, and durability: its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 outperforms the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in AnTuTu, and its screen is brighter. The Nord 5, though, offers longer endurance per cycle and stronger camera credentials; the overall gap is narrow.
The Nord 6 pairs 7,500 mAh with 24 h per cycle, while the Nord 5 has 5,200 mAh and 49 h 12 min: the larger capacity does not mean longer stated endurance per cycle here. Peak brightness rises from 1,800 nits to 3,600 nits, refresh rate from 144 Hz to 165 Hz, and protection from IP65 to IP68, IP69K, IP65, IP69, and MIL-STD-810H. Both charge at 80 W.
For photos, the Nord 5 has a larger main sensor (1/1.56″ vs 1/1.95″) and a 50 MP front camera versus 32 MP; it also records front-camera video at 4K 60 fps, while the Nord 6 reaches 4K 30 fps. The Nord 6 counters with Wi-Fi 7, UFS 4.1 storage, and an AnTuTu score of 2,301,387, against Wi-Fi 6, UFS 3.1, and 1,782,095 for the Nord 5.
OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 is the better buy for longer stated endurance per cycle: 49 h 12 min versus 24 h.
OnePlus Nord 6
The OnePlus Nord 6 is the better buy for performance, a brighter display, and IP68, IP69K, and IP69 protection.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus Nord 6, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord 5, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
- Battery Endurance
- 49 h 12 min
- against 24 h
OnePlus Nord 6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,301,387
- against 1,782,095
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | Qualcomm Adreno 825 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.21 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,782,095 | 2,301,387 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,019 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,570 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X4, 4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 and 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core: 1 Cortex-X4 at 3.21 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, 2 Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz, and 2 Cortex-A720 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,399 | — |
Design
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Beige | Mint Green, Black, Silver, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 210 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 89.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP68, IP69K, IP65, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | B | A Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 164 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h 12 min Best value | 24 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,600 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 2,160 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, 3840Hz PWM, 120Hz, 144Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Ultra HDR, Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 8, HDR10+, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.18 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.9 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2709, CPH2707 | CPH2795, CPH2793 |
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