OnePlus Ace 6 vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $399 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 7100); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $399
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, 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 Ace 6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $295 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.