Google Pixel 11a vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 5179
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 76/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $385 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 11a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 edges out the Google Pixel 11a by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.