OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord CE 4
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $350 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 1,025,251); the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 206g).
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 1025251
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2967
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 184g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $350
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord CE 4, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 60/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 82/100, OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2948304 | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 2967 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $300 |
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- 5500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and OnePlus Nord CE 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE 4 by 187.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. OnePlus Nord CE 4 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE 4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a better fit for everyday use.