OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,116,931 vs 1,849,271).
OnePlus 13
OnePlus Nord 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3116931 vs 1849271
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4817
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus 13 scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, 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 13 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3116931 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $385 |
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $514. OnePlus Nord 5 was $514 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.