OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,542,660).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4384
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.