Nothing Phone (4b) vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $355 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 969,048).
Nothing Phone (4b)
OnePlus Nord 5
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $385
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher value score: 72/100 vs 50/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $385 |
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Nothing Phone (4b) was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (75/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.