Nothing Phone (2) vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 63/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4700); the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 1,436,722).
Nothing Phone (2)
OnePlus Nord 5
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $599
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 4 points higher (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $385 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $214. OnePlus Nord 5 was $214 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.