OnePlus 13T vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $650 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6260); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6260 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $650
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the OnePlus 13T scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $295 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $355. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $355 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (91/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.