OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $555 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 67/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 6800); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $555
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 7 points higher (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $385 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. OnePlus Nord 5 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
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 Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.